The Blackbird Race is a race-ready tubeless road tire, developed alongside the Intermarché-Wanty World Tour team. Featuring the Ultraswift casing (22% lighter) and Mach Tread Ultimate compound: 10% more power returned into pure speed, 240 g in 28 mm.
The Blackbird Race is Hutchinson's race-day road tire, developed alongside the Intermarché-Wanty World Tour team and Olympic triathlete Alex Yee. It combines the Ultraswift casing—22% lighter and 23% thinner—with the Mach Tread Ultimate compound, boosting energy rebound by 25%. Hutchinson claims a 10% increase in rolling efficiency over the previous model. Made in France, tubeless ready, and hookless compatible.
Key Highlights
Ultraswift casing: 22% lighter and 23% thinner casing. Accelerate faster with less rotating mass.
Mach Tread Ultimate compound: 25% higher energy rebound and enhanced grip. Cornering forces and power transfer translate straight into speed instead of dissipating into the rubber.
3x127 TPI, Tubeless Ready: Supple casing that conforms to the road surface with a tubeless setup. Run lower pressures without pinch flat risks.
Developed with Intermarché-Wanty: Proven in World Tour racing and validated by Olympic gold medalist Alex Yee. Built for top-tier performance.
Compatibility
700c road race tire, available in 28, 30, 32, and 34 mm (ETRTO 28-622, 30-622, 32-622, 34-622). Designed tubeless ready and hookless compatible; also fits standard inner tubes if needed. Folding beads allow easy mounting and compact storage.
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Technical Specifications
Product Name
HUTCHINSON Blackbird TLR Race
Brand
Hutchinson
Weight
240 g (28 mm), 255 g (30 mm), 300 g (32 mm), 314 g (34 mm)