Originally Posted by
DCycle
However, anecdotal evidence from others on this forum (as well as myself), suggests there really is a price differential - and that may be due to the popularity of female riders on "men's" bikes, and of course demand in places like Japan.
+1. I just sold a 1986 50cm Miyata 710 2 days ago. There were a hand full of buyers interested. I don't think I undervalued it because at $25 more than selling price it sat for a week. The 5'3" ladies (or men) are very happy to find a small framed bike at a reasonable price.
That same bike in a 63cm frame could take a couple of weeks to find a buyer at 25% less than the 50cm frame. From my experience anyway.