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Yes, marginal revenue and performance are important, but in the final analysis, focusing on bicycles is also important. Putting aside aerodynamics and sublimation printing, we have collected the best retro jerseys on the market.
These designs closely echo the classic lines and color schemes of the past to produce some modern equivalents that can be traced back to the old times.
So put on the Cinelli hairnet, drink the glass of Perrier water, and browse below some of the best retro jerseys you can buy.
Buy now from Wiggle for £90
Just looking at this jersey, we want to burst out the interpretation of "Il Canto Degli Italiani"! Castelli has done a great job of introducing "modern style" to the national team jerseys worn by Fausto Coppi, Felice Gimondi and Francesco Moser.
This Azzurri blue number is made of a lightweight polyester/wool blend, which is both lightweight and helps wick away sweat. The tri-color silicone waist clip and the small details of the metal Italian flag zipper are also great!
We recommend matching this jersey with a set of ordinary white socks, ordinary black overalls and a bottle of San Pellegrino soda to really complete the look!
Buy now from Wiggle for £90
Buy now from Rapha for £60
The block-colored single-arm striped Core jersey has been in Rapha's armory for a long time, so that it has almost become a retro jersey in itself.
The contrast between black jerseys and white sleeves is simple and effective. The lack of design is easily reminiscent of the national team uniforms of the 1940s and 1950s.
The price is affordable for £60, and it still has Rapha quality trademarks such as breathable polyester fabric, back zipper pockets and ribbed pockets.
Buy now from Rapha for £60
Buy now from Ashmei for £128
Merino wool is a classic material for making sweatshirts. Incredibly soft, breathable and naturally antibacterial, unlike the sweatshirts familiar to riders in the 1960s, they can now be made into pleasant thin clothes that are no longer too warm or loose.
The British company Ashmei has produced a series of enduring jerseys that combine Merino wool and fashionable block colors. Its iconic men's and women's sweatshirts look very retro, but benefit from modern features such as full-length zippers and silicone clips.
Buy now from Ashmei for £128
Buy now from De Marchi Cycles for 98 Euros
What is more retro than the Italian-designed jersey, golden, called "classic"? I don't think so.
This block color number from De Marchi is a blend of Merino wool and Lycra, with all fashionable elements such as zipper pockets and reflective details, allowing you to complement Coppi, Bartali and others.
In addition, because it is a block color, this jersey can definitely be matched with any ordinary black bib shorts.
Buy now from De Marchi Cycles for 98 Euros
Buy now from AlpineTreks for £92
This sweatshirt of the brand created by Slovak professional players Martin and Peter Velits is made of smooth merino wool and polyester blend fabric, which is a perfect combination between old and new materials.
The bold retro colors and lines are juxtaposed with knitted eyelets along the inside of the torso, suitable for any headset you might use while riding. Coming from a small town not far from the birthplace of Peter Sagan, this product is like a rider, full of surprises.
Small details complete it, such as the woven washable label on the silver logo on the inside of the collar. Isadore also produces tailored products for men and women. This is an elegant thing.
Buy now from AlpineTreks for £92
Buy now from Wiggle for £105
Celebrate the Circle of Italy with this retro-inspired version of maglia rosa from Italian clothing manufacturer Castelli. It is made of a blend of 50/50 merino wool and polyester and replicates the pattern of the 1982 version of the jersey.
Happily, this means that it was born before aerodynamics, making its slightly looser tailoring more suitable for more casual riding or occasional cafe stops.
It is also easy to retro, enough to get rid of the slight pink ban of amateurs buying the race leader's jersey for themselves, and its pale pink is more durable than the fancy yellow of the Tour de France.
Buy now from Wiggle for £105
Buy now from Magliamo Vintage for £121
Magliamo Vintage is busy recreating some of our favorite suits in the past with all-merino wool. Magliamo is designed in Belgium and produced in Poland. It takes vintage seriously in a hand-made way, making every product absolute perfection.
This long-sleeved Molteni sports top (as worn by Eddy Merckx in the early 1980s) is particularly attractive. In fact, it can even double as a jumper on a bicycle.
Buy now from Magliamo Vintage for £121
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