The Blackbird is the next exciting chapter in this story. An evolution that is a result of over a century of equipping champions and turning Hutchinson's consuming passion for innovation and performance into technologies that propel the sport of cycling forward.
Four years of extensive research and development have gone into creating the Blackbird, resulting in the fastest tyre every developed by Hutchinson. Rolling resistance has been improved by 10% compared to the previous generation Fusion 5 but with an increased class leading lifespan of over 4,000 km of real-world riding.
Central to the reduction in rolling resistance is Hutchinson's new "SwiftEasy" casing design. This new construction sees the tyres casing wrapped around the bead then bonded directly to a central polyamide puncture protection strip instead of the usual process of overlapping these layers.
A final layer of casing runs from bead to bead to reduce air leakage. SwiftEasy casing ensures a much more flexible point of contact with the road, greatly enhancing both rolling resistance and comfort while reducing weight due to the use of just tow layers of 1227 TPI casing. The result is a super-fast, comfortable and lightweight tyre, the 28mm Blackbird weighing in at a competitive 290 g.
Another technology debuting on the Blackbird is "Mach Tread 3.0", the fastest and most efficient tread compound that has every been developed b y Hutchinson. The compound is a completely new formulation with incredibly low rolling resistance and high rebound that gives an increase in energy return of 25% when it comes into contact with the road.
Mach Tread 3.0 is also 10% harder than the previous 11Storm compound, meaning the tyre has improved resistance to tearing if cut by road debris and has an impressive lifespan of over 4,000 km. These improvements come whiles till retaining the same high levels of grip found in Hutchinson's previous generation of performance road tyres.
The tyre has been specifically designed around modern, wider rims, with a tread surface that is 15% wider than previous generation tyres. This combined with the more flexible SwiftEasy casing means the tyres contact patch with the road is wider than it is long, enabling aggressive cornering and reducing rolling resistance.
Features:
- Colour: Tan Wall
- ETRTO Size: 26-622
- Tubeless Ready (TR), fits tubeless rims with no inner tube and also standard rims with inner tube.
- Bead: Folding
- Protect'Air (PA) 1mm anti-puncture protection for worry-free riding without gaining weight or losing performance.
- Hutchinson's fastest compound ever developed. +25% energy return, +10% hardness, +75 tearing performance vs 11 Storm.
- Weight: 275g 700x26c, 245g 700x28c
Product Code | PV532721 |
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Brand | Hutchinson |
Colour | Black |
Manufacturer Colour | Black / Tan Wall |
UK Delivery
Delivery Option | Cut Off Time - Order By | Typical Delivery Timescale | Price from* |
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Standard Delivery | Dispatched within 2 days | 2 - 5 Days | £3.95 |
Next Working Day Delivery | 4pm Weekdays (2pm Saturday) | 1 Working Day | £6.95 |
Express Delivery | 4pm Weekdays (2pm Saturday) | 1 - 2 Days | £6.95 |
Saturday Delivery | 4pm Friday | Saturday | £9.95 |
Sunday Delivery | 2pm Saturday | Sunday | £9.95 | Free Express Delivery | 4pm Weekdays (2pm Saturday) | 1 - 2 Days | Free - On selected products |
Free Freight Delivery | 12pm Weekdays | 1 - 5 Days | Free - On selected products |
Timed Specific Services also available in checkout - if your preferred service or courier is not available please contact us we're happy to help.
Delivery charges are calculated based on the size and weight of the items in the basket (*price from is based on a typical order).
We use a range of different courier services provided by DHL, DPD, EVRi and Royal Mail.
Our internal systems determine which service is best placed to deliver your order at the time of dispatch.
Orders are processed Monday to Saturday.
Delivery timescales are estimates based on working days; Public Holidays, Saturday's and Sunday's are NOT classed as working days.
Most parcels are delivered Monday to Saturday between the hours of 8am-8pm
From time to time carriers may deliver earlier or later, or on non working days however this is cannot be guaranteed nor should it be expected.
Orders placed with any of the express delivery options before the cut off time on a Friday would be dispatched same day and be due for delivery on Monday. If ordered after the cut off time on Friday or over the weekend they would not be due for dispatch until Monday and expected for delivery Tuesday.
Some areas may be subject to a delayed service which could take longer to deliver. Please click here to see a list of postcodes which may be impacted.
We also offer some specific carrier delivery options in the checkout, if these are selected we will endeavour to honour your preference but it may be necessary to use a different courier.
Please Note the delivery information above is designed to be used as guide, for full Terms & Conditions see our website Terms of Service.
If you have any questions or concerns about delivery please contact us we're happy to help.
EU Delivery
Please Note: Shipments sent to the European Union are sold exclusive of VAT and may be subject to local import duties and taxes.
Standard Delivery will be shipped with one of our standard postage providers.
Express Delivery will be processed with high priority and dispatched with the fastest available carrier service.
Delivery timescales above are esimates based on best service given in working days Public Holidays, Saturday's and Sunday's are NOT classed as working days.
All applicable customs and import duties and any other charges are the responsibility of the customer.
Delivery charges are calculated based on the size and weight of the items in the basket at the checkout and do Not include VAT.
We use a range of different courier services provided by DHL, DPD and Royal Mail.
Our internal systems determine which service is best placed to deliver your order at the time of dispatch.
Orders are processed Monday to Saturday.
Please Note the delivery information above is designed to be used as guide, for full Terms & Conditions see our website Terms of Service.
If you have any questions or concerns about delivery please contact us, we're happy to help.
Please see table below for estimated delivery timescales.
Country | Standard Delivery | Express Delivery |
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Austria | 4 - 7 | 1 - 2 |
Belgium | 3 - 7 | 1 - 2 |
Bulgaria | 4 - 9 | 1 - 2 |
Croatia | 4 - 9 | 1 - 2 |
Cyprus | 4 - 9 | 1 - 2 |
Czech Republic | 4 - 7 | 1 - 2 |
Denmark | 4 - 9 | 1 - 2 |
Estonia | 4 - 9 | 1 - 2 |
Finland | 4 - 9 | 1 - 2 |
France | 3 - 7 | 1 |
Germany | 3 - 7 | 1 |
Gibraltar | 5 - 10 | 1 - 2 |
Greece | 5 - 10 | 1 - 2 |
Hungary | 4 - 7 | 1 - 2 |
Iceland | 5 - 10 | 1 - 2 |
Ireland | 4 - 9 | 1 |
Italy | 5 - 10 | 1 - 2 |
Lithuania | 4 - 9 | 1 - 2 |
Luxembourg | 4 - 7 | 1 - 2 |
Malta | 4 - 9 | 1 - 2 |
Montenegro | 5 - 10 | 1 - 2 |
Netherlands | 4 - 7 | 1 - 2 |
Poland | 4 - 7 | 1 - 2 |
Portugal | 5 - 10 | 1 - 2 |
Romania | 5 - 10 | 1 - 2 |
Slovakia | 4 - 9 | 1 - 2 |
Slovenia | 4 - 7 | 1 - 2 |
Spain | 3 - 7 | 1 - 2 |
Sweden | 4 - 7 | 1 - 2 |
Switzerland | 5 - 10 | 1 - 2 |
International Delivery
Please Note: Shipments sent outside of the UK are sold exclusive of VAT and may be subject to local import duties and taxes.
Standard Delivery will be shipped with one of our standard postage providers.
Express Delivery will be processed with high priority and dispatched with the fastest available carrier service.
Delivery timescales above are esimates based on best service given in working days Public Holidays, Saturday's and Sunday's are NOT classed as working days.
All applicable customs and import duties and any other charges are the responsibility of the customer.
Delivery charges are calculated based on the size and weight of the items in the basket at the checkout and do Not include VAT.
We use a range of different courier services provided by DHL and Royal Mail.
Our internal systems determine which service is best placed to deliver your order at the time of dispatch.
Orders are processed Monday to Saturday.
Please Note the delivery information above is designed to be used as guide, for full Terms & Conditions see our website Terms of Service.
If you have any questions or concerns about delivery please contact us, we're happy to help.
Please see table below for estimated delivery timescales.
Country | Standard Delivery | Express Delivery |
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Albania | 5 - 10 | 2 - 4 |
Andorra | 5 - 10 | 2 - 4 |
Argentina | 6 - 12 | 2 - 4 |
Australia | 6 - 12 | 2 - 4 |
Azerbaijan | 6 - 12 | 2 - 4 |
Bahrain | 7 - 14 | 2 - 3 |
Belarus | 7 - 14 | 2 - 4 |
Bosnia & Herzegovina | 6 - 12 | 2 - 4 |
Brazil | 6 - 12 | 2 - 4 |
Brunei | 7 - 14 | 2 - 4 |
Canada | 4 - 8 | 1 - 3 |
Cayman Islands | 7 - 14 | 2 - 4 |
Chile | 7 - 14 | 2 - 4 |
China | 7 - 14 | 2 - 4 |
Egypt | 7 - 14 | 2 - 4 |
Hong Kong SAR China | 4 - 8 | 2 - 4 |
India | 6 - 12 | 2 - 4 |
Indonesia | 6 - 12 | 2 - 4 |
Iran | 7 - 14 | 2 - 4 |
Israel | 5 - 10 | 1 - 3 |
Jamaica | 7 - 14 | 2 - 4 |
Japan | 6 - 12 | 2 - 4 |
Kazakhstan | 7 - 14 | 2 - 4 |
Kuwait | 7 - 14 | 2 - 4 |
Macedonia | 7 - 14 | 2 - 4 |
Malaysia | 5 - 10 | 2 - 4 |
Mauritius | 7 - 14 | 2 - 4 |
Mexico | 7 - 14 | 2 - 3 |
Morocco | 7 - 14 | 2 - 4 |
New Caledonia | 7 - 14 | 2 - 4 |
New Zealand | 7 - 14 | 2 - 4 |
Norway | 4 - 8 | 2 - 4 |
Peru | 7 - 14 | 2 - 4 |
Puerto Rico | 7 - 14 | 2 - 4 |
Qatar | 7 - 14 | 2 - 3 |
Russia | 6 - 14 | N/A |
Saudi Arabia | 6 - 12 | 2 - 3 |
Singapore | 4 - 8 | 2 - 4 |
South Korea | 6 - 12 | 2 - 4 |
Sri Lanka | 7 - 14 | 2 - 4 |
Thailand | 7 - 14 | 2 - 4 |
Trinidad & Tobago | 7 - 14 | 2 - 4 |
Turkey | 5 - 10 | 2 - 4 |
Turkmenistan | 7 - 14 | 2 - 4 |
Ukraine | 7 - 14 | N/A |
United Arab Emirates | 7 - 14 | 2 - 3 |
United States | 5 - 10 | 1 - 3 |
Uruguay | 7 - 14 | 2 - 4 |
Vietnam | 7 - 14 | 2 - 4 |