1989 U Long Sleeves Cycling Kits

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1989 U Long Sleeves Cycling Kits

1. Basic Identity & Design Overview

This cycling jersey is the classic retro race kit of the Belgian Unipublic‑Maxi Sports professional cycling team, featuring Belgian national‑colour cuff trim, active in the late‑1970s.

Key Design Elements

● Visual Theme: The jersey adopts white base with dramatic symmetrical curved‑flame graphic panels in yellow and black running down front torso. Large bold red‑on‑white square‑framed “U” logo sits prominently at centre chest. Small dual‑colour brand emblem is placed above the zipper. Crew‑neck collar carries printed “maxi sports” text along its band. Short‑sleeve cuffs are decorated with official Belgian national‑colour horizontal stripes of yellow‑red‑blue. Matching red “U” mark and vertical side‑panel branding graphics extend onto both sleeve and side‑body sections.

● Branding & Partnership: This livery reproduces the authentic vintage race jersey of the Belgian Unipublic‑Maxi Sports pro squad. Unipublic served as main title sponsor alongside Maxi Sports for this late‑1970s Belgian‑registered professional cycling team.

● Technical Features: This vintage‑styled reproduction comes with modern‑day performance upgrades: full‑length front zipper, lightweight moisture‑wicking fabric and tailored race fit, well‑suited for vintage rides and Eroica‑themed cycling events.

2. Year & Background Story

Design Origin & Timeline

This white‑yellow‑black Unipublic‑Maxi Sports jersey was the official race jersey used by the squad throughout the late‑1970s. The striking flowing curved graphic motif paired with Belgian‑flag cuff trim created one of the most visually distinctive Belgian retro‑team jerseys of that era.

Cycling Culture Behind the Design

● Late‑1970s Belgian Pro‑Cycling Scene: Belgian teams of this period maintained strong traditions in cobbled one‑day classics while also sending squads to compete in major grand‑tours. Teams blended experienced classics specialists and promising stage‑race talents for both domestic and international campaigns.

● Bold graphic vintage‑kit tradition: Towards the end of the 1970s, pro‑cycling jersey design moved away from simple horizontal stripes toward large flowing printed graphics. Vivid multi‑colour patterns delivered strong visual impact for television broadcasts and roadside spectators.

3. Related Riders & Iconic Achievements

● Belgian classics‑focused squad members: The roster consisted largely of Belgian riders specialised in cobbled classics and sprint stages, contesting results in Tour of Flanders, Paris‑Roubaix and other European one‑day events.

● Team domestiques and stage hunters: Multiple squad riders chased stage victories across smaller stage races and supported team leaders in top‑tier European competitions during the team’s late‑70s campaign.

Product introduction：

Ice-sensing fiber fabric: The body temperature drops by 3℃ the moment it touches the surface, and the patented moisture-wicking structure absorbs sweat in 2 seconds, keeping you dry all the time
Bionic fish gill breathable mesh: 500+ air holes are laser-cut on the side waist, and the aerodynamic guide grooves are used to increase ventilation efficiency by 40%
Italian high-elastic honeycomb mesh elastic band, 3D three-dimensional weaving technology, adaptive shoulder and back curve
Italian 3D ergonomic cushion，ultra-light foam shock absorption in the front, hollow diversion and heat dissipation in the middle, and rear support reinforcement，8-hour continuous riding test, sciatic pressure peak reduced by 47%, antibacterial rate in humid environment 99.2%
3D knitted fabric (78% cool nylon/22% Lycra spandex)

Details:

Pockets: Three reinforced back pockets,Reflective strips
Zipper: Full-length invisible zipper
Collar: o-neck zipper collar
Side: Breathable cooling mesh
Material: Polyester and Spandex
Elastic Strap: No-irritant silicon elastic waist strap
Features: nbsp;Anti-pilling, Anti-shrinkage, Anti-wrinkle,moisture absorption and quick drying
Suspenders: High elastic elastic band
Chamois: Italy Elastic Interface
Grippers: Italian origin silicone webbing
Printing: Full sublimation, heat transfer printing
leg grippers, All double stitches
Material: Polyester and Lycra
Trouser hem: invisible zipper design
Defense:UV protection (UPF 70+)
Ink: Imported Italian, never-fade ink for long-lasting vibrant colors
Care: Machine washable, do not dry clean or iron
Season: Spring,Autumn

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We want to be as transparent as possible when it comes to delivery times, so find below our real-time updated delivery statistics for current in transit or recent deliveries.

All warehoused stock is dispatched in 24-48 hour dispatch from our global warehouse. All made-to-order items are manufactured from start to finish by us and are currently taking 3-4 days.
Please refer to the tables below for accurate delivery estimates.
Delivery time ranges are due to local postal service processing times, whether the customer is home at first delivery attempt, and the users regional location.

Free Standard Shipping

In-Stock items are in our global warehouse and will be sent in 24-48 hours. Made-To-Order items are manufactured by us from start to finish and generally dispatch in 2-4 days.

Free shipping items are delivered by your local postal service

Street or PO Boxes are accepted. Adding a phone number to your order is recommended to ensure the fastest possible delivery, but not required.

Country / Region	Shipping Time (Business Days)
United Kingdom	5-10
USA, France, Germany, Australia, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Poland, Austria, France	10-15
Canada, Sweden, Israel, Czech Republic, Norway, Poland, Croatia, Greece, Slovak Republic, Sweden, Malaysia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Japan, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovenia, New Zealand	15-20
Russia, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam	15-25
Ukraine, Ireland, Peru, South Africa, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Pakistan	20-30
Other countries	25-35

Special Line Transportation

In-Stock items are in our global warehouse and will be sent in 24-48 hours. Made-To-Order items are manufactured by us from start to finish and generally dispatch in 2-4 days.

Delivered by courier. No PO Boxes or Parcel Lockers. A phone number is required to ensure courier delivery.

Country / Region	Shipping Time (Business Days)
United Kingdom	4-7
USA, France, Germany, Australia, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Poland, Austria, France	7-10
Canada, Sweden, Israel, Czech Republic, Norway, Poland, Croatia, Greece, Slovak Republic, Sweden, Malaysia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Japan, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovenia, New Zealand	10-15
Russia, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam	10-20
Ukraine, Ireland, Peru, South Africa, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Pakistan	18-25
Other countries	20-30

Fast Shipping

In-Stock items are in our global warehouse and will be sent in 24-48 hours. Made-To-Order items are manufactured by us from start to finish and generally dispatch in 2-4 days.

Delivered by courier. No PO Boxes or Parcel Lockers. A phone number is required to ensure courier delivery.

Country / Region	Shipping Time (Business Days)
United Kingdom	2-4
USA, France, Germany, Australia, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Poland, Austria, France	3-7
Canada, Sweden, Israel, Czech Republic, Norway, Poland, Croatia, Greece, Slovak Republic, Sweden, Malaysia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Japan, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovenia, New Zealand	4-7
Russia, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam	4-8
Ukraine, Ireland, Peru, South Africa, South Korea, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Pakistan	5-8
Other countries	7-10

All estimated/typical lead times are derived from real data collected from recent orders. You can view our tracking statistics here.
Shipping times will be affected by public holidays, natural disasters, global pandemics and border closures around the world; manufacturers and couriers will limit their operations during these times. This is beyond our control.
Our goal is to process express items within 24 hours and custom items within 72 hours (excluding holidays and Sundays), when the shipping time estimate begins.