Cracked something on wheelset

[Cicli]

So, I dont like mAvic wheels but whatever. These are a set a friend who is a tri nerd is looking at. They are on fleaBay and he asked me to look at them for him. I spotted this crack on the valve stem thingie. I realise the carbon oart of this wheel is just decorative but that crack still concernes me.
What are the thoughts of the Paceline collective wisdom?
I wouldnt want to buy something with an issue but he believes the seller that this is no big deal. Seems like a deal to me.

[sokyroadie]

A small zip tie some epoxy and should be good to go.

IMHO - and loose the nut.

Jeff

[45K10]

I don't think it is that big a deal. The wheels just have a carbon fairing so I don't think it affects it structurally and that part actually looks like plastic not carbon.

I don't like Mavic wheels either but if the price is right tell your tri-buddy to get them. More than likely the bike wheel will be covered in energy gel residue and dirt in a month anyway so it won't be noticeable.

[CDollarsign]

I don't think the carbon on that rim is structural anyways. Looks to be a fairing for an aluminum rim to make it 'aero'...

[Black Dog]

The part that cracked is an insert and not part of the carbon fairing. Good to go.

[El Chaba]

Agree with the above post, the little plastic tube is there to keep the valve stem straight and prevent rattling-which it sometimes does. Theoretically, it is replaceable, but Mavic seems to have a corporate policy these days of making their replacement parts nearly impossible to obtain.

[FlashUNC]

Looks like someone cranking down on the nut caused the crack.

Better solution is some electrical tape to stop the rattling.

[ColonelJLloyd]

13mm internal width? Eff that.

[rustychisel]

Great wheels. Perhaps somewhat heavy, but excellent design... clincher with aluminium rim and brake track (and bead hook therefore), carbon fairing. Strong.