X
Mon-Sat 8am-5pm PT
FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $50More info
JOIN OUR EMAIL LISTSign Up
Bike Tires Direct logo. Link to homepage.
Serving cyclists
since 2002
CLICK HERE to join our Email List and get 15% off your first order*
*Restrictions Apply. Click for details.

Crumbs

Product Images

Zipp Rim Tape 700c x 16mm
700c x 16mm
Click Here for Larger Image

Zipp Rim Tape

(19)

Pricing and Order Section

Mfg PartNum:
SALE: $5.60 pr.
MSRP: $7.00
That's 20% off
In Stock
Ships Free!
Earn $0.12 in VIP credit. Click to Learn More.
12
POINTS
This size is not eligible for VIP points
Price matches are is not eligible for VIP points
 

Description

This ultra-thin Rim Tape is specifically recommended for use with Zipp's alloy clinchers but makes a great option for other high performance road wheelsets too. The thin design not only saves a tiny bit of weight, but eases installation with tighter fitting tires (e.g. Michelin and Continental), making flat repairs/tire swaps are quicker and easier than with traditional cloth rim tape.

Zipp Rim Tape is sized for 700c rims. It's available in 16mm, 18mm, or 20mm widths . Sold in pairs.

B-Stock - This product has one or more B-Stock units available. These units can be purchased at a discount (see option select). B-Stock units were returned from other customers and may have missing or damaged packaging materials. These units are otherwise as new. The full manufacturer warranty applies. Click Here for more information.

Specifications

Mfg Warranty: 72 Mo. Parts & Labor

Warranty URL: https://www.sram.com/en/zipp/campaigns/warranty

Reviews

Ordered by Most Relevant First
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 stars
(16)
(3)
(0)
(0)
(0)
(84%)
(16%)
(0%)
(0%)
(0%)
Reviewed 2/15/2021
by Jon
Daily Commuter
Nashville
Value Rating
Overall Rating
Zipp rim tape is thin and light

I swore by cloth rim tape for years. However, I've found that my newer carbon rims are wider with a less deep channel in the center. What's that got to do with anything? Well, it has to do with mounting tight fitting tires and preventing pinch flats. This rim tape is just that much thinner than cloth rim tape that mounting tight tires to new carbon rims is a bit easier. I am relieved that in the process of mounting tight tires I won't accidentally scoot the cloth tape over so that a tiny sliver of spoke hole is exposed. This will lead to a flat (hopefully before you set out on ride). Also, when it is so difficult to mount a tire that you end up using a tire lever to pop that last four inches of bead over the rim, you increase the risk of pinching your tube - or worse yet, damaging your rim.

Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Reviewed 6/16/2020
by Jimmy Dee
Cycling Enthusiast
Farmington, MI
Value Rating
Overall Rating
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Great protection

This is the only product that fit my 1996 Mavic Heliums and I found them superior to the OEM strips. They installed easily and fit perfectly.

Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Reviewed 2/21/2022
by Anonymous
Overall Rating
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
I like these much better than rubber rim tape

The fabric is very stiff and takes a little muscle to get on the rim but I do like the peace of mind I get from knowing this tape feels so durable. My new tubes are holding air and I can't complain.

Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Reviewed 1/13/2023
by PVBiker
Cycling Enthusiast
Phoenix AZ
Value Rating
Overall Rating
Works well

Tough rim tape. Works well.

Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Reviewed 3/4/2021
by Andrew
Competitive Racer
Chicago
Value Rating
Overall Rating
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Light & great fit for narrower rims

I was looking for rim tape for a restoration project of wheelset built with RR1.1 rims (15mm wide). The Zipp Rim Tape stretches just enough for installation and creates a great fit in the tire bed of these older style rims.

Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Reviewed 1/19/2015
by BikeLA
Cycling Enthusiast
Los Angeles, CA
Value Rating
Overall Rating
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Perfect for wider rims

I needed tape for a couple of wheelsets that I built using Velocity A23 rims - these 23mm rims need 21mm tape. I am not running tubeless, so do not need the time-consuming adhesive tapes. The Zipp tape was very easy to install and is, as it says, ultra thin which makes tire installation easy. So far, no issues with durability.

Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Reviewed 1/14/2015
by RoadBikeMan
Cycling Enthusiast
Albion, NY
Value Rating
Overall Rating
1 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
I'm glad it fits on my 27 Wheels!

When I received these in the mail, I was somewhat skeptical if the 700x18mm rim strips were going to fit on the wheels of my 1980's Takara Sport 10 touring bike. But, with some effort, they fit like a glove. I bought these so that I could replace the 30 year old rubber rim strips, because I have bought two 27x1-18 Continental SuperSport road tires from this website that have to be aired up to 102 psi since I am a heavy rider. But I'll have to wait until it's springtimesummertime.

Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Reviewed 12/26/2019
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
Value Rating
Overall Rating
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Zipp wheels. Zipp tape. Perfect fit. Simple decision.

I am not yet convinced that I want to deal with tubeless...so for my latex tubes, I needed this. It works perfectly.

Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Reviewed 2/9/2021
by williemakeit
Cycling Enthusiast
sacramento,Ca
Value Rating
Overall Rating
Zipped them right around the rim

fit perfectly in the rim,conformed real nice haven't had a flat from a sharp edge or crease rubbing on tube.

Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Reviewed 8/21/2017
by GJ
Cycling Enthusiast
Chicago
Value Rating
Overall Rating
2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Easy to install, no adhesive mess

What's to say? Its thin, designed for higher pressures and doesn't use an adhesive.

Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Reviewed 8/21/2017
Cycling Enthusiast
Value Rating
Overall Rating
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
thoughts you might not want

it is advertised as 16mm when in fact 18mm same as the other 6 I have of 18 which i wanted 16

Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Reviewed 8/11/2017
by Anonymous
Illinois
Overall Rating
0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great product

Fit perfectly on my 23mm rims, much cleaner than the usual rim tabe and less expensive.

Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Reviewed 9/4/2018
by Anonymous
Overall Rating
Just what I needed

This is not just any rim tape. Its a must, I disnt Get too far with just any old rim tape.

Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Reviewed 8/29/2013
by Alex
Casual Cyclist
Sherman Oaks, CA
Value Rating
Overall Rating
3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Fits like a glove around a 27 wheel

Replaced my ancient rim tape that was falling apart and causing rips in the tube. This one protects much better. Definitely Recommend.

Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Reviewed 8/29/2013
by Bike rider Jim
Cycling Enthusiast
Syracuse,In.
Value Rating
Overall Rating
2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Good product.

Good product,but I was not sure 16mm was wide enough for my wheels. I wound up ordering 20mm so it would be wide enough for sure!

Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Reviewed 7/31/2013
by Anonymous
Value Rating
Overall Rating
1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Perfect!

Just what I needed. For high pressure tires (120 thin road racing tires) and very easy to apply. Great price too!

Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Reviewed 12/7/2017
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
PNW
Overall Rating
Cheap and easy

I've used these on several rims and they work great.

Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Reviewed 6/15/2014
by ememso
Cycling Enthusiast
Chicago, Il
Overall Rating
3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
works great - terrific value

700x20 fit my velocity a23 rims like a glove. Easy installation. Gets the job done.

Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.
Reviewed 2/2/2012
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
arizona
Overall Rating
1 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Great products. Easy to install.

I used the tapes for my 404 zipp wheels.

Was this review useful to you? Yes/No
Thank you for your feedback.

Mechanic's Corner

Articles will open in new tab.

A guide to bicycle tire sizes, both standard on newer bikes and common on older bikes.
Understanding older bicycle tire sizes.
A useful chart for determining the tire size you need for your bicycle.
Tire Tips   
Tips for proper bicycle tire mounting and tire safety.
A guide to understanding tire width.
A guide to understanding bicycle tire tread patterns and what you should look for.
additional content loading
additional content loading
additional content loading

We are committed to delivering outstanding value and service to our customers, every day.
Try us today to see why so many of our customers come back again and again.

*Orders received before 3:00PM Pacific time are shipped the same day (Mon-Fri). Orders over $50
are shipped free (USA only, excluding AK and HI). Some exceptions apply. See Shipping for details. 1

5741 NE 87th Ave (I-205 exit 23B) Portland, OR 97220 | 800-682-0570 | [email protected]