Ask Enve what they used and use something else...

Actually ask them what they would recommend... though I doubt it matters a whole lot. Sand and clean both, and make sure it fully cures. At worst, it might come off when you remove a tire again.

This is a pretty critical piece of your bike. I wouldn't go for cheap. I'd go for smart. Send them the wheel and pay the $50-$75 They're right. They've done it a bunch of times. You haven't.

Personally I think that what you've described should never happen and would expect the thing to be done for free. But if I had to choose between paying or doing it myself, I'd pay.

+1. $50-$75 for the manufacturer to repair your wheel is a great deal. Skip the DIY on this.

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Guys... this is a non structural plug to cover the hole used for bladder removal. He'd have to do something really stupid to screw it up.

I'm going to take a shot at the repair. As you said, seems pretty straightforward. Any type of epoxy recommended?

Photos:

The hole


The piece stuck to tire

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I've played a little bit with carbon fiber, doing little projects here and there. From what it looks like, it's just a carbon cap that gets glued over an existing hole. I don't see any reason why you couldnt go down to the hobby store, get some 30 minute epoxy, and glue it back down yourself. I find the hardest part about working with carbon fiber is finding the right epoxy in small amounts. Most places sell it by the quart.

I concur with Chris... epoxy from the hardware store should be fine, and if it doesn't work the worst that will happen is that it will come off with the tire again. But I think if you sand and clean the mating surfaces it will last.

This is fantastic. The "head mechanic" at the local Enve dealer said I would have to trash the wheel. And added that even if I was the first owner and it was covered by warranty, they wouldn't help because I didn't buy the wheel there.

Notice how I did not use the term "my LBS". And if they were before, they wouldn't be now. Thanks for saving me a few hundred $$.

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After seeing those pictures I say do it yourself. Clean it well, let it dry thoroughly, epoxy in the piece, put some saran wrap over it, then clamp it with something. The saran wrap won't stick to any epoxy that leaks out as it cures. WestSystem is good, and if you have a West Marine nearby, they may have small repair packs (like ketchup packets) that would be more than enough. Otherwise, being non-structural, just about anything will work for this, although ideally you want something that will hold the piece in place when you remove tires in the future so you don't have to do this each time.

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WestSystem repair kit. The cheapest option will be way more than enough.

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Still, I would send them to Enve.