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Discover the Hutchinson Blackbird All Season Tubeless Ready Hookless Road Tyre, engineered to provide superior performance no matter what the weather throws at you. This tyre combines cutting-edge technology with durable materials to offer exceptional grip, reliability, and longevity. Its bi-compound tread features the innovative Safetread compound on the sides for enhanced cornering grip and the Mach Tread 3.0 in the center to reduce rolling resistance, ensuring you maintain speed and control whether the road is wet or dry.
Designed for riders who demand consistency and safety year-round, the Blackbird All Season boasts a remarkably long lifespan of 6,000 km and features Gridskin technology for enhanced sidewall protection against cuts and punctures. Available in various sizes including 28mm, 30mm, and 32mm in the tubeless ready version, it offers comfort and resilience on rough roads and gravel alike. Handmade in France, this tyre is the perfect choice for those who want a reliable, high-performance tyre to tackle any terrain with confidence.
Is the Blackbird All Season suitable for tubeless setups?
Yes, the tyre is tubeless ready (TR) and designed to fit tubeless rims without the need for an inner tube, while also being compatible with standard rims using inner tubes.
What sizes are available for this tyre?
The tubeless ready version is offered in 28mm, 30mm, and 32mm widths, while the tube type version comes in 26mm and 28mm sizes to match different riding styles and comfort requirements.
How does the Gridskin technology benefit the tyre?
Gridskin technology enhances the sidewall's resistance to cuts and pinch flats, improving durability without adding weight, which is especially useful on rough or debris-laden roads.
Can this tyre handle wet and slippery conditions effectively?
Absolutely. The Safetread compound on the sides ensures superior grip on wet surfaces, making it a reliable choice for all-season riding in diverse weather conditions.
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.)
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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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