Blackbird Send Wheelset – MX/Mullet, Microspline

Ride Harder. Flat Less.
Meet the Send rims and wheels from Blackbird, the component brand from Ibis Cycles built for riders who push their gear to the limit. Designed to eliminate pinch flats and keep your tires sealed no matter what you smash into, the Send wheelset combines smart engineering with proven World Enduro podium performance.

Why Pinch Flats Are History:
Most rims slice through your tire’s sidewall when you hit a rock or root hard enough. The Send bead walls use a hollow box-section profile, removing sharp edges and creating a broader contact area with the tire. The result? A stronger bead wall that doesn’t chew through sidewalls—without adding unnecessary weight.

Extra Reinforcement Where It Counts:
The rear wheel takes the brunt of the hits, so the Send 2 rear rim gets an extra set of internal ribs beneath the bead seat for protection. Even if you dent the bead wall, your tubeless seal stays intact. It’s just 45g heavier than the Send 1 front rim, but far tougher in the long run.

EWS-Proven Performance:
For two years, Ibis’ Enduro World Series team has run a Send 1 up front and a Send 2 in the back—racking up stage wins, podiums, and even a national title, with just one flat on race day.

Key Specs:

• Rims: Send 1 (Front) / Send 2 (Rear)

• Material: 6061 Aluminum

• Intended Use: Mountain Biking

• Internal Width: 35mm front & rear

• Size: MX/Mullet (29" front / 27.5" rear)

• Hub Driver: Microspline only (in-stock configuration)

• Hub: Ibis Logo Hubs

• Spokes: 32-spoke Sapim D-Light J-bend, 3-cross lacing F/R

• Wheelset Weight: ~2060g (with rim tape)

• Warranty: Lifetime

• Colour: Black

Why You’ll Love It:

• Hollow box-section bead walls = fewer pinch flats

• Rear bead seat reinforcement keeps you riding even after hard hits

• EWS race-tested and proven durability

• Balanced strength & weight for aggressive riders

In-Stock Now – MX/Mullet with Microspline Driver
No waiting for the supply chain—these are on our floor, ready to roll.