Hutchinson Black Bird TLR Tire

Hutchinson Blackbird Racing Lab tire: Performance and Innovation

Hutchinson pushes the boundaries with the Blackbird Racing Lab , the fastest tire ever developed by the brand. Featuring the all-new Mach Tread 3.0 compound and SwiftEasy Casing construction, experience 10% lower rolling resistance, a 15% wider tread for superior cornering grip, and unmatched durability, with over 4,000 km+ of performance. Handcrafted in France , because every detail counts.

The Blackbird Racing Lab incorporates cutting-edge technologies. The Mach Tread 3.0 compound improves rolling resistance by 10% compared to previous models, while the 15% wider tread pattern ensures optimal grip and improved cornering handling. These features make the Blackbird the fastest road tire ever designed by Hutchinson.

The innovative SwiftEasy Casing construction improves the tire's flexibility and performance. This revolutionary design reduces rolling resistance, delivering a 10% wattage gain over previous generations. It also optimizes tire pressure and allows for better deformation, ensuring superior cornering performance and increased speed on every ride.

The Blackbird Racing Lab is available in a tubeless version. It comes in three sizes (26mm, 28mm, 30mm) and in black and Tan Wall colors, offering riders versatility to suit their preferences and needs.

This tire was developed in collaboration with world-class athletes and will be used by the best triathletes at the Paris 2024 Games. Manufactured just 100 miles from the world's largest competition, the Blackbird Racing Lab underlines Hutchinson's pride in French manufacturing and the exceptional quality of its products.

Technical Characteristics

• Compound : Mach Tread 3.0
• Construction : SwiftEasy Casing
• Compatibility : Tubeless Ready and Tubetype
• Available sizes : 700x26, 700x28, 700x30
• Colors : Black, Tan Wall
• TPI: 127
• Weight: from 225g to 310g depending on size and version
• Made in France

Blackbird Tire Variants

Range	Worn	Tire Size	ETRTO	Concept	Beads	Reinforcement	Compound	Colors	TPI	Weight (+/- 7%)	Reference	Made in France
Road & Triathlon	Competition	700X26	26-622	Tubeless Ready / SwiftEasy Casing	Folding	Polyamide	Mach Tread 3.0	Black	127	275g	PV532441
Road & Triathlon	Competition	700X26	26-622	Tubeless Ready / SwiftEasy Casing	Folding	Polyamide	Mach Tread 3.0	Tan Walls / Black	127	275g	PV532721
Road & Triathlon	Competition / Cyclosport	700X26	26-622	Tubetype	Folding	Aramid Pro Tech	Mach Tread 3.0	Black	127	225g	PV532481
Road & Triathlon	Competition / Cyclosport	700X26	26-622	Tubetype	Folding	Aramid Pro Tech	Mach Tread 3.0	Tan Walls	127	225g	PV532731
Road & Triathlon	Competition	700X28	28-622	Tubeless Ready / SwiftEasy Casing / Hookless	Folding	Polyamide	Mach Tread 3.0	Black	127	290g	PV532451
Road & Triathlon	Competition	700X28	28-622	Tubeless Ready / SwiftEasy Casing / Hookless	Folding	Polyamide	Mach Tread 3.0	Tan Walls	127	290g	PV532461
Road & Triathlon	Competition / Cyclosport	700X28	28-622	Tubetype	Folding	Aramid Pro Tech	Mach Tread 3.0	Black	127	245g	PV532491
Road & Triathlon	Competition / Cyclosport	700X28	28-622	Tubetype	Folding	Aramid Pro Tech	Mach Tread 3.0	Tan Walls	127	245g	PV532501
Road & Triathlon	Competition	700X30	30-622	Tubeless Ready / SwiftEasy Casing / Hookless	Folding	Polyamide	Mach Tread 3.0	Black	127	310g	PV532471
Road & Triathlon	Competition / Cyclosport	700X30	30-622	Tubetype	Folding	Aramid Pro Tech	Mach Tread 3.0	Black	127	265g	PV532511
Road & Triathlon	Competition	700X30	30-622	Tubeless Ready / Hookless	Folding	SwiftEasy Casing	Mach Tread 3.0	Tan Walls	126	245g	PV532941
Road & Triathlon	Competition	700X30	30-622	Tubetype	Folding	Aramid Pro Tech	Mach Tread 3.0	Tan Walls	127	245g	PV532971