1987 Carrera Fleece Long Sleeves Cycling Kits

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1987 Carrera Fleece Long Sleeves Cycling Kits

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1. Basic Identity & Design Overview

This cycling jersey is the iconic Tour de France yellow jersey replica worn by the Carrera Jeans–Vagabond professional cycling team, a legendary Italian squad that dominated European racing in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

Key Design Elements

Visual Theme: The jersey features the iconic solid yellow base of the Tour de France maillot jaune, with the team’s signature branding front and center. A large red-and-white "CARRERA Jeans" logo dominates the chest, paired with "VAGABOND" lettering and the Italian flag tricolor accent. Additional sponsor marks include Crédit Lyonnais (the race’s official bank) and Le Coq Sportif (the jersey manufacturer), plus "Le Parisien" branding.
Branding & Partnership: The kit is headlined by Carrera Jeans, the Italian denim brand that was the team’s lead sponsor, alongside secondary partners Vagabond and Le Coq Sportif. The yellow color scheme honors the team’s historic Tour de France performances, particularly Claudio Chiappucci’s 1990 run in the race leader’s jersey.
Technical Features: This replica updates the classic design with modern performance upgrades: a full-length zipper for ventilation, lightweight moisture-wicking fabric, and a tailored race fit, suitable for both vintage cycling events and everyday rides.

2. Year & Background Story

Design Origin & Timeline

This jersey was worn by the Carrera team during the 1990 Tour de France, when rider Claudio Chiappucci held the maillot jaune for 10 stages. The team’s primary kit was typically white and blue, but this yellow version was created to celebrate Chiappucci’s unexpected race lead, becoming one of the most iconic single-issue designs in cycling history.

Cycling Culture Behind the Design

Underdog Legacy: Chiappucci’s 1990 Tour de France was one of the sport’s most beloved underdog stories. The Italian climber took the yellow jersey with a surprise early breakaway and held it for nearly three weeks, only losing the lead to Greg LeMond in the final time trial. This jersey became a symbol of his grit and tenacity.
Italian Cycling Pride: The Carrera team was a cornerstone of Italian professional cycling, nurturing talent like Stephen Roche and Chiappucci. Their bold, commercial-driven kits reflected the vibrant, colorful aesthetic of late-1980s cycling sponsorship.

3. Related Riders & Iconic Achievements

The team’s legacy is defined by two cycling legends:

Stephen Roche: The Irish rider won the cycling "Triple Crown" (Giro d’Italia, Tour de France, and World Championships) in 1987 while riding for Carrera, cementing his status as one of the sport’s all-time greats.
Claudio Chiappucci: The Italian climber’s 1990 Tour de France run made him a national hero. His yellow jersey campaign remains one of the most dramatic in Tour history, and this kit is forever linked to his unforgettable performance.

Product introduction:

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)
Fabric: The outer protective layer features a waterproof and windproof coating, crucial for resisting harsh weather conditions (cold wind, rain, snow). It effectively blocks cold wind penetration, preventing heat loss. The fabric surface undergoes a durable water-repellent treatment, forming an invisible protective film that easily handles light rain and road splashes; water droplets bead up and roll off, keeping you dry.
The inner insulating layer innovatively combines high-quality merino wool, effectively locking in body heat even when wet. More importantly, the soft, skin-friendly feel, moisture-wicking properties, and natural antibacterial characteristics of wool ensure you stay dry, warm, and comfortable during long rides, eliminating the cold and sticky feeling common in winter cycling.

Details:

Features:Anti-pilling, Anti-shrinkage, Anti-wrinkle warm
Pockets: Three reinforced back pockets,Reflective strips
Zipper: Full-length invisible zipper
Collar: o-neck zipper collar
Elastic Strap: No-irritant silicon elastic waist strap
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
Trouser hem: invisible zipper design
Material: wool and polyester
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: Winter

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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.
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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.

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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.