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La Vie Claire/Wonder/Radar Retro Jersey - Short Sleeve

Bernard Hinault, Greg LeMond, Andrew Hampsten, Steve Bauer

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Type: Jerseys (S/Sleeve)
Manufacturer: Santini
Team: La Vie Claire Team
Collection: Maglia Storico (Historical Jerseys)

The La Vie Claire team colours were based on the iconic artwork of Piet Mondrian, giving them a unique appearance in the peloton during the 80s.

Made in Italy, Santini have lovingly reproduced the 1985 version of this iconic jersey in modern fabrics for all to enjoy.

For those of you with an eye for detail, this extract is from Hinault's biography "Memories of the Peloton" (now out of print), which explains the background to the jersey design.

We wanted it to be very distinctive and commissioned a designer from Benetton. The first idea was an all-black strip like the New Zealand rugby union team. We discarded is because we'd have baked under the hot sun of the Tour de France.

Then she came up with the idea of a jersey like a Mondrian picture, bright colours like yellow and red in a geometric pattern of differently sized rectangles. This was something of a revolution, which was just what we wanted. It was a symbol of our intention to stand out from the other teams and to brighten up the peloton.

Features:

14cm Front Zip
Great Retro Look!
Three Rear Pockets
Made in Italy
Exclusive to Prendas!

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What Customers said about this item and Prendas:
23/7, I placed an order for a short sleeve La Vie Claire jersey on the evening of 18/7. I received confirmation that it was sent out on 19/7 and I just received it in the mail...OUTSTANDING service and fast, inexpensive delivery to the United States. This is my all-time favorite cycling jersey and I've been looking for it for a while and was thrilled to find it on the Prendas website. I will definitely be shopping with you again and I will spread the word here to my cycling friends! Thanks again!!! E.A. (USA)

15/7, This order is my first that arrived by Royal Mail. I'm sure you're hoping it's not the last. Well maybe in future the Mapei jersey and another La Vie Claire as spare. This was one of my most favorite jersey but thought I was being too nationalistic especially since Greg LeMond was riding it. I didn't enjoy it because of him, but the design. It was and still is unique. The old one I had got torn up in a crash when my front tyre flatted. Ever since, have been looking off and on for a replacement so I'm really glad to have these. And this is exactly the one I wanted. I did not care for the second version which had toshiba on it. I thought the words 'wonder' and 'radar' were both wonderfully cryptic. I got a chuckle out of them every time I put it on. Hands down, I think it's the best jersey ever designed. It looks good and there's no mistaking it ever. Much thanks again for the unexpected surprise. C.K. (USA)

8/3, Thanks for the wonderful jerseys that remind me on my early days on race bikes in the 80s... a fascinating time with Hinault, Moser, LeMond etc. S.D. (GER)

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Size Chart: Santini Jersey - Short Sleeve

Size	XS (40)	S (42)	M (44/46)	L (48)	XL (50)	XXL (52)	3XL (54)	4XL (56)	5XL (58)	6XL (60)
Chest Size	32-34in	34-36in	36-38in	38-40in	40-42in	42-44in	44-46in	46-48in	48-50in	50-52in

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