Originally Posted by
waldowales
Continental has a nice Ultra Sport in the 27"x1 1/4" size. I picked up one at REI. Kenda and Chen Shin make serviceable tires, also, but not as nice as the Continental. It seems to me that they roll a little better than the 700C tires, but it may just be my imagination.
I'll second this recomendation. I have the ultra sports on both my Sprint and LeTour and have no complaints.