Originally Posted by 300# Gorilla

My fix was to buy some new 27" rims (Alex or Weinmann are inexpensive) and read up one wheel building (thanks Sheldon Brown). Swapping out rims is a easy way to get your feet wet in wheel building for the cost of a few tubes. Keeping it 27" minimizes the changes and expenses vs. "upgrading" it to 700c. Also springing for better tires is one of best ways to improve old 27" bikes. You don't need to go all out for Gatorskins or Marathons (unless you want to), but some SuperSports or (enter your favorite 27" tire here) will make a significant improvement. Wear out the Kendas this summer and rebuild the wheels next winter with new rims and the tires of your choice.

Hey! This is C&V, is there a thread for "Favorite 27 in tire?"