1991 Telekom Long Sleeves Cycling Kits

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1991 Telekom Long Sleeves Cycling Kits

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1. Basic Identity & Design Overview

This cycling jersey is the iconic kit of the Team Telekom professional cycling team, one of the most famous German squads of the 1990s, instantly recognizable for its bold black, white, and magenta color scheme.

Key Design Elements

Visual Theme: The jersey features a striking geometric design with a black base, a large white diagonal stripe, and a magenta accent line forming the shape of the letter "T". The chest is dominated by the "Telekom" logo, with the Puma brand mark in the upper right corner. The neckline, sleeve cuffs, and accents are trimmed with the team’s signature magenta, completing the high-contrast look.
Branding & Partnership: The kit is headlined by Telekom (Deutsche Telekom), the German telecommunications giant, with secondary sponsorship from Puma, the sportswear brand that supplied the team’s apparel. The bold "T" graphic directly references the sponsor’s brand identity.
Technical Features: This replica jersey honors the classic 1990s design while incorporating 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 black-and-magenta kit was worn by Team Telekom during the mid-to-late 1990s, the peak era of the team’s dominance in professional cycling. The design evolved from the team’s earlier pink jerseys, adding bold black and white elements for a more modern, aggressive look.

Cycling Culture Behind the Design

German Cycling Pride: Team Telekom was a cornerstone of German cycling, becoming a national institution thanks to stars like Jan Ullrich and Erik Zabel. The team’s bold kits made them instantly recognizable worldwide, turning cycling into a mainstream sport in Germany.
90s Graphic Aesthetic: The geometric "T" shape and high-contrast color scheme embodied the bold, commercial-driven design trends of 1990s cycling sponsorship, perfectly reflecting Telekom’s brand identity.

3. Related Riders & Iconic Achievements

The team’s legacy is defined by legendary riders and historic victories:

Jan Ullrich: The 1997 Tour de France champion and German cycling icon spent his entire professional career with Team Telekom/T-Mobile, becoming the face of the squad.
Erik Zabel: The sprinter won the Tour de France green jersey six times with the team, cementing his status as one of the sport’s greatest sprinters.
Team Dominance: The squad claimed numerous stage wins and classification victories in all three Grand Tours, as well as multiple wins in classics like Milan–San Remo. While the team’s later years were marred by doping scandals, this kit remains one of the most iconic designs in 1990s cycling nostalgia.

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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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.