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Experience the perfect blend of durability, grip, and speed with the Hutchinson Blackbird All Season Road Tube Type Tyre Black. Designed for cyclists who refuse to be limited by weather, this tyre offers exceptional performance in every condition, ensuring your ride remains smooth and controlled no matter the terrain or temperature. Thanks to its innovative bi-compound tread featuring the new Safetread on the sides, the Blackbird All Season provides outstanding cornering grip and reliable traction on wet surfaces, elevating your safety and confidence on every ride.
Built to last, the Blackbird All Season boasts a 24% thicker tread and an impressive 6,000 km lifespan, offering excellent protection against road debris and wear. Whether you're facing winter gran fondos, cobbled classics, or unpredictable roads, this tyre stands up to the challenge while maintaining low rolling resistance in the center thanks to the Mach Tread 3.0 compound. Handmade in France with meticulous craftsmanship, it guarantees a premium cycling experience year-round.
With the Tube Type version available in 26mm and 28mm, the Blackbird All Season is equipped with Aramid Pro Tech protection, ensuring robust puncture resistance and reliability for your rides. Its folding bead design makes installation easy, while Hutchinson’s fastest compound ever developed delivers a remarkable +25% energy return and +75% tearing performance compared to the 11 Storm model. This tyre is the smart choice for riders seeking a dependable, high-performance companion for all seasons.
Is this tyre suitable for rainy conditions?
Yes, the Blackbird All Season features the Safetread compound on the sides which significantly enhances grip on wet surfaces, making it ideal for rainy rides.
Can I use this tyre with a tubeless setup?
No, this model is specifically designed as a tube-type tyre and requires an inner tube for use.
What sizes are available for the Tube Type version?
The Tube Type Blackbird All Season is available in 26mm and 28mm widths, fitting standard 700c rims with inner tubes.
How does the tyre perform on rough or cobbled roads?
The thicker tread and Aramid Pro Tech protection provide excellent durability and puncture resistance, making it well-suited for rough terrains and cobbled classics.
Stock Status Instock - Instore - Item Usually shipped or available for shop collection, within 48 hours (Mon-Fri)
Instock - Supplier Warehouse - Item is held in Suppliers Warehouse, Depending on the the supplier transfer time can vary from 24 Hours to 14 Days for item held in European warehouse.
(over festive periods some suppliers shut from 24th Dec-2nd Jan so orders can be delayed through this period.)
Brands held in European website include Trek, Bontrager, Electra, Wahoo, Rapha. For up-to-date transfer times please call customer services on +44 (0)1782 768622
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White Glove Bike Delivery - our white glove option has your bike personally delivered to you by a fully trained Mechanic and Bike fitter - £99.99
(Certain bikes will only have this option such as Cargo Bikes)
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In some cases, we may ship items out with another courier, depending on the status and availability of items ordered. (Customers will not be charged more and will be refunded any unused postage cost) If part of an order is cancelled and the total drops below the £50.00 free postage, a postage charge may be taken.
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You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
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