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i have as spare pair of bontrager hardcase 27 1 1/4 if you want. this is because i found some panaracers in 27" with a one inch carcass, so much nearer to 23mm than the old 1+1/4s.
as teenslain said, i'm running a 70s dura ace. works fine with 700s. it's a lovely looking brake too, with a QR.
these are the brakes i have:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/shimano1973/pages/da7.html
pretty much original, i.e first edition DA calipers. cost 11 quid or something off the bay for the pair. seriously, the past two sets of weinmann 500s i got - which are good stoppers and look good, cost about £3 each. i also have some GB coureurs, they have a mega long drop. you could run a 26" wheel on a frame built for 27s and the brake would still work. (i know this for a FACT).