Originally Posted by top506
My old bike-boom Atala is still rolling on the orginial '70s 27" wheels three days a week. I've replaced a few spokes, and will probably re-lace them with SS spokes this winter,but it's good to go for another few years as-is. I'd go with what you've got until you have problems.
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Same here - have had a few machines in the past with alloy 27"s, and I couldn't complain one bit about the ride on any of them - equal to anything running 700C, particularly my UKAI 27X1-1/8" rim set running vintage Specialized Turbo 27X1 skinwalls.
My favorite all-around setup would be hooked-bead Weinmann 27" aluminum rims + Continental 1000 tires. I don't care for the look of the Continentals, but the combination is a ride unmatched.
Disclamer: My '61 Paramount is running 700Cs because that's the only thing I had on hand. In fact, while I still have an oversupply of nice 700Cs, I don't have one stinkin' spare pair of nice alloy 27s".
Take care,
-Kurt