Originally Posted by krazygluon
I'd say my biggest problem commuting on a 27" is the rims. The ones that came with my old bike are crap (especially when wet) and I just don't like the cost of replacing them relative to the value of the bike.
+1
Make sure you find a bike with Aluminum rims, if possible. The steel rims don't stop so well when wet!
I picked up an '88 Raleigh Technium off of Craigslist for $50.
18 speed, 27" wheels, mounts for rack and fenders front and back, and aluminum rims. VERY happy with the purchase.
