I am looking to buy a DH bike and I have found an ad for a Scott gambler. The lower fork tube (not the stancions) has a dent in the lower half smaller than a dime. I’m wondering if it will affect anything. Thanks
depends on the severity of the dent but more than likely there will be no affect. Good thing is it's just the Fork and Forks can be replaced... and fork legs
Providing the dent is not in the same position as the lower internal bushing, and its not a dent that would impede the internals in the compression, rebound stroke, then it can be fine.
Ive run forks with minor dents in the lowers with no issues.
I would advise checking the forks over before you buy to be sure there is no issue.
I've bought 2nd hand frames, Forks and many components, and have come to the conclusion that most folk are clueless to the real condition of what they are selling, even the competency of there bike maintenance leaves a lot to be desired in a lot of cases.