Hutchinson claims its new Blackbird performance tyres last over 4000km

Hutchinson Blackbird
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Hutchinson Blackbird: Tech Specs

Blackbird Racing Lab TLR: £61.99 / €69.99.
Blackbird tube type: £43.99/€49.99
Sizes: 26,28,30c
Weight: 275 (26c), 290 (28c), 310 (30c)
Hookless: 28, 30c only.  

Hutchinson has launched a new top-end performance road tyre named the Blackbird today. The French manufacturer says the Blackbird is the fastest it has ever developed, providing improved rolling resistance over previous tyres, and greater grip thanks to a wider tread. It also features the 'Racing Lab' moniker, the name given for all of Hutchinson's performance tyres that are handmade in France.

Tom Wieckowski
Tech writer

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