1973 Molteni Long Sleeves Cycling Kits

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1973 Molteni Long Sleeves Cycling Kits

1. Basic Identity & Design Overview

This cycling jersey is a heritage‑styled team jersey for Molteni, celebrating Italy’s golden‑age professional cycling heritage.

Key Design Elements

Visual Theme: The jersey features a clean two‑tone split design, with bright white across the upper torso and shoulders transitioning into warm golden‑ochre on the lower body. Large bold black “MOLTENI” lettering sits prominently across the white upper chest. Additional partner logos including Fiat, Prologo, Eddy Merckx and DT Swiss decorate the upper chest and short sleeves. A full‑length vertical front zipper runs from collar down to the lower hem.

Branding & Partnership: This jersey carries the branding of Molteni, the iconic Italian furniture manufacturer and title sponsor of one of cycling’s most legendary pro squads. Supplementary partner marks reflect the bicycle and component suppliers associated with the team’s racing legacy.

Technical Features: This heritage‑inspired jersey preserves authentic team visual styling paired with modern cycling performance upgrades: full‑length front zip to adjust airflow, lightweight moisture‑wicking mesh fabric, and ergonomic race‑oriented tailored fit. Ideal for vintage‑themed rides, group outings and regular road cycling.

2. Year & Background Story

Design Origin & Timeline

Molteni was a distinguished Italian professional road cycling team active from 1958 to 1976, competing in all Grand Tours and the most prestigious European one‑day classics. This jersey draws visual cues from the squad’s well‑known race kits of the early 1970s, reinterpreting its classic white‑and‑gold‑ochre colour scheme.

Cycling Culture Behind the Design

Italian Pro‑Team Legacy: The Molteni squad remains one of the most celebrated teams in cycling history. Its timeless white‑and‑gold livery was a constant presence at the Giro d’Italia, Tour de France and major classic races, representing the powerful era of Italian commercial sponsorship within international professional cycling.

70s Peloton Aesthetic: Simple large‑format title sponsor lettering and clean two‑tone colour blocking were characteristic of pro‑cycling jersey design of this era, delivering clear brand visibility while satisfying practical road‑racing requirements.

3. Related Riders & Iconic Achievements

It honours the outstanding achievements of the Molteni roster and the legendary golden age of 1970s professional road cycling.

Team Significance: Eddy Merckx claimed an unprecedented collection of Grand Tour victories and classic race wins while racing under Molteni colours. Felice Gimondi also earned high‑profile results and stage honours for the historic Italian outfit. This jersey celebrates these iconic performances and secures the team’s permanent place in cycling history.

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.