Vintage Bicycle Market Value
Analysis of 7,265 eBay listings for vintage bicycles.
What you'll usually pay
💡 Buying used saves about 47% here.
👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in cruisers and women's models, which show price drops of 38% and 55% respectively. Conversely, racing bikes and old school BMX bikes are gaining value, with positive deltas of 9% and 19%.
💚 Best value for your money
Price by brand
Why? Prices vary by brand prestige, with Mongoose at 557.38 and Huffy at 299.5.
Price by type
Why? Specialized frames drive costs, ranging from 765 for Old School BMX to 399.84 for Cruisers.
Price by wheel size
Why? Wheel standards impact value, with 700C at 750 and 27 in at 349.5.
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Common questions
What is the price difference between new and used vintage bikes?
The median price for new vintage bicycles is 962.5, while used models have a median of 509.5.
Which vintage bike brand is the most common in the data?
Schwinn is the most common brand with 1,453 listings and a median price of 425.
Which bike type has seen the highest price increase?
BMX Bike - Old School has seen the highest increase with a delta of 19% and a median price of 765.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $118–$2,000, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 7, 2026.