Originally Posted by
repechage
My hunch is an expectation that the 27" wheels will make the price more agreeable.
Yes. And in the case of 27 x 1 1/4” is a nice ride. I guess I’m not sure about 27 x 1”.
But here is a question. Will early 700 bikes fit wider tires? Or are most stuck with 23mm? I prefer the smooth ride of wider tires.
Aren’t 27” bikes a bit more vintage also?