Originally Posted by ChrisAlbertson

Most shops don't have a good selection of 27 inch road bike tires. When I blew out a side wall, each LBS had only one 27" road tire to show me. So I bought the one REI had. It is not bad but they only had a 1 1/4 and I prefer 1 1/8. I'm going to have to order a pair of them on-line. So...

I am looking for a pair of 27 x 1 1/8th road slicks with good rubber compound and resistance to flats. I'm trying to put off the need for that $$$ carbon frame race bike for as long as I can. I value speed and rolling resistance more than comfort and there are some 1,800 foot hills and mostly nice pavement so these new tires will see some fast downhill speeds. I live in So. California and we rarely have rain. The tires get wet only when I wash the bike. I don't give a hoot how long they last I'll replace them if when they wear out. This is not a touring bike. I'll do up to 50 miles or less then back home before dark. Does anyone sell good high performance 27 inch tires anymore?

So I have ridable tires on the bike and time to research what's best.