Originally Posted by
CliffordK
Problem is that I don't have 27's on any other bike, and may not. And, I don't really want to swap to 700c.
So, for the cost of a pair of tires, stop obsessing. Who knows if you or the bike will still be around in 10 years.
There's a decent chance one of those casual riders will drop a wheel between trolley tracks or whatever and taco it. Than instead of being angry, you'll be relieved to be free of this worry.
BTW- I have a slightly dented front wheel, which was pretty old when it happened. I decided to live with it a while because it didn't have that much more to go. Damn thing is too obstinate and spiteful and refuses to die!!!!