1989 TVM Long Sleeves Cycling Kits

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1989 TVM Long Sleeves Cycling Kits

This cycling jersey is the vintage-styled race kit of Weinmann-Eddy Merckx professional cycling team, this famous Belgian squad raced in 1991.

1. Era & Background Story

● Design Origin & Timeline: Weinmann-Eddy Merckx was the name this Belgian professional squad raced under during the 1991 season, after a mid-season sponsor rebrand from Weinmann-EVS. The team received invites to compete in the Giro d’Italia, Tour de France, and the full calendar of prestigious European one-day classics and multi-stage races. This jersey is the official racing livery worn by the team’s riders across the 1991 competitive season.

● Cycling Culture Behind The Design: The early 1990s was a vibrant chapter for Belgian road cycling. This squad was managed by legendary sports directors Walter Godefroot and Patrick Lefevere, pairing Swiss component manufacturer Weinmann with the iconic Eddy Merckx bicycle brand. Bold multi-coloured racing jerseys with asymmetric colour blocking were built for maximum visibility during live race broadcasts across Western Europe, and the Eddy Merckx branding tied the squad directly to Belgium’s unparalleled cycling legacy.

2. Key Design Elements

● Visual Theme: Deep black forms the solid base across the central torso panel. The jersey features an asymmetric sleeve treatment, with the rider’s left sleeve finished in bright lime green while the right sleeve is royal blue. Stacked horizontal bands of matching lime green and royal blue run across the lower chest and abdominal section, dividing the main black body from the hem area.

● Brand Markings: A large, combined WEINMANN and EDDY MERCKX logo block occupies the prime centre-chest position. The flowing Eddy Merckx script signature appears separately on the upper chest, paired with the triangular EDCO component logo printed on the jersey’s right-hand side. Vertical sponsor lettering runs continuously down both left and right side panels, following the race cut seam line.

● Technical Features: Short-sleeve tailored race cut, equipped with a full-length centre-front zipper for adjustable airflow while climbing or sprinting. It is constructed from lightweight, textured breathable cycling fabric, finished with a wide elastic hem binding that holds the jersey securely in place during hard efforts. The whole construction faithfully captures the functional race apparel aesthetic preferred by pro teams of the early 1990s.

3. Related Riders & Iconic Achievements

● Carlo Bomans: Belgian all-round rider and core member of the 1991 Weinmann-Eddy Merckx roster. He lined up for the squad in the 1991 Tour de France and contested many of the Flemish spring classics, known for his strong work rate in support roles and consistent performances in hilly Belgian one-day races.

● Wilfried Nelissen: Talented Belgian sprinter who raced with Weinmann-Eddy Merckx in 1991. He delivered notable results in the Belgian classics calendar, demonstrating sharp finishing speed in bunch sprints across the flat and rolling races of the Benelux region.

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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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

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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.