Originally Posted by
repechage
The image in the lower right of the catalog page illustrates why 27" wheeled bikes with cantilever brakes languish. 27" tires are around, but not that many. A 700c rim requires the pads to be about 4mm lower.... often, not an option.
For me, the type of brakes and wheel size doesn't seem to matter much. More well-known European and Asian bikes sell pretty easily, such as Fuji, Miyata or Peugeot. Lesser known makers like Univega, Nishiki or Motobecane take a bit longer. Easiest are USA bikes such as Giant, Trek or Cannondale. Toughest are Schwinns. I don't deal with Italian or British bikes, so I am clueless there.