I can get a good deal on newer v3 carbon sentinel. But it has a scuff/gash/scrape? Unsure how to describe it. No cracks but a big chunk of paint is gone. About 3/4- 1” wide on underside of chainstay opposite side of drivetrain.
Should this be a red flag deal breaker?
The black is just covering the sticker of the bike shop.
I am shopping for a used (2020-2023) mtn bike. $1500-3000
Use case: mostly bike park and some uphill pedaling for blue n black runs in PNW (mainly when my xc full squish is too little bike).
I prefer fun steep blue runs but I can get down some blacks. And want to get more comfortable on black runs.
I want to get better at jumps and drops.
I currently ride a 2017 Pivot trail 429 (my first full squish). So I want something more downhill/enduro focused.
What should I look for in used market?
I’m not doing huge jumps or wild stuff but I want to feel more confident on rock drops and jumps.
Thanks!