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The Hutchinson Blackbird Race Tubeless Ready Hookless Road Tyre is the pinnacle of racing technology, crafted for cyclists who demand the ultimate in speed and efficiency. Engineered with the revolutionary Mach Tread Ultimate compound, this tyre offers exceptional grip and energy rebound, making every pedal stroke count. Its ultra-lightweight design at just 240g helps reduce rolling resistance, enabling rapid acceleration and sustained high speeds with minimal effort. Whether you’re pushing hard in a criterium or chasing a personal best in a time trial, the Blackbird Race is designed to elevate your performance to new heights.
Designed in collaboration with the Intermarché-Wanty World Tour team and Olympic gold medallist Alex Yee, the Blackbird Race combines expert racing insights with cutting-edge technology. The tyre’s tubeless ready, hookless design ensures compatibility with modern rims, allowing for lower pressures, improved comfort, and enhanced puncture resistance without compromising speed. Its folding bead construction adds convenience and portability, making it an indispensable component for serious road cyclists seeking a competitive edge.
This tyre is more than just a piece of equipment—it’s a strategic advantage. The Blackbird Race’s 10% improvement in watt efficiency over previous models transforms your energy into forward momentum with remarkable precision. Optimized for 700 x 28 size, it balances aerodynamic performance with superior road feel, making it perfect for a wide range of racing conditions. From sharp corners to long climbs, the Blackbird Race offers reliability, control, and the confidence to push your limits every time you ride.
Is this tyre compatible with all 700c rims?
The Blackbird Race is tubeless ready and designed for hookless rims, but it also fits standard rims when used with an inner tube. Always check your rim specifications for compatibility before installation.
What are the benefits of the Mach Tread Ultimate compound?
This compound delivers 25% better energy rebound and exceptional grip, providing faster speeds and increased cornering confidence, especially at high pace and in race 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.)
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
Most out products are shipped by FedEx, providing unprecedented reliability and speed. Lightweight Spares below £25.00 value have a Royal Mail postage option, which is sent via Tracked 48 service. - £2.99
Shipping on all Domestic Orders over £50.00 (excluding bikes and home trainers) for delivery within the UK is completely FREE!
Bike and Home Trainers and oversize Goods £15.00 - FedEx
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)
To Qualify for FREE Shipping:
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.
Delivery costs will be clearly stated on the checkout page, though you will need to register (to provide your delivery address) in order to see the delivery costs.
If you have any questions about delivery charges, times or none delivery please do not hesitate to get in touch by email:store@swinnertoncycles.co.uk or by telephone on +44 (0)1782 768622. Handling is normally 48 hours, but at busy periods this may be extended but we will endeavor to process your order within 5 working days. Please bear in mind in some cases orders can take longer to process, please contact us for more details.
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).
If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.
