| The Solo story Solo cycle clothing was formed by two friends who loved the styles worn by the pro-riders of the 1950's - 1970's. Simple, powerful designs which demonstrated that less is more. We searched worldwide for clothing that had the flair and emotion of that age. Nothing existed. It was then we realised that there must be other cyclists who felt the same. We decided to put our cycling and design backgrounds to good use and create something special: cycle clothing that made you want to ride - rain or shine. We took our inspiration from the great riders, grand tours, equipment and cycling culture of that golden era. Our mission is to produce the most beautiful cycling jerseys in the world - jerseys made for like-minded souls. We think we've succeeded. Just like those classic jerseys, Solo jerseys are about more than wearing a sponsors logo on your chest. Each jersey has a story to tell - your own story of epic rides, punctures, road grit, stinging rain in the eyes and sweeping downhill in warm winds. Solo believe that cycling culture is much more than crossing the finish line first. It is about ethics, determination, companionship, spirit, honour, mystery and brotherhood. It is about how you feel heading home after spending the day on your bike. Or the post-training espresso with cycling friends who have shared the hardship of the road. |
Regular feedback from our customers ensures we are always aware of what you want. We have even gone so far as to let our customers vote for a jersey design! New jerseys and other clothing items are regularly added to our growing catalogue. Solo also maintain a calendar of cycling-related activity via the 'Solo Clubroom'. This includes organised rides and a Cycling Movie season during the New Zealand winter. Made in New Zealand Solo jerseys are made in New Zealand - something we are incredibly proud of. Today, much of the clothing manufacturing industry sources labour from developing nations. In many cases this means that those businesses are effectively being treated as global sweatshops - with little thought given to working conditions or impact on the environment. It's important to us at Solo that we know who is making our garments and that they operate responsibly and with agreeable working conditions - including a fair rate of pay for their employees. This has been of great benefit to us at Solo with many of our customers also recognising that 'Made in New Zealand' is an assurance of the highest quality. Read what our customers have to say. |