A highly empathetic vote for the Continental Sport 1000s as being probably the best 27" tyre out there for the budget-conscious.

One thing though - the Continentals are fine on hooked-bead aluminum rims, but if you're not running hooked bead rims or if you're running any form of steel rim, look out. Most 'better' tires, including the Conti, are made specifically for hooked-bead rims. If used on a non-hooked bead rim, they will blow off at around 80-85 PSI.

As the Conti 1000s are designed for high pressure, one will find that if they're kept at 70 PSI, the ride will be no better (if not worse) then the Kendas.

Just thought I'd point out that little bit of info.

Take care,

-Kurt