I've done a little bit of research on CE "armour" in bike clothing. It's interesting to see the marketing that's used, which is borderline fraudulent in many cases (with alleged incursions right over the border...) I'm sure we've all seem descriptions that say something like fitted with CE...

:shock: :shock: :shock: £450 quid :shock: :shock: :shock: ... for a pair of gloves, boots, jacket and trousers and back protector :shock: Still, I'm well happy with the kit and I know my 9 year old pride and joy number 1 is now well cossetted on the bike when she's out with me. :D...

It was dark when I left for work this morning and dark when I came home. I also discovered that leather is not waterproof and that a Knox back protector allows the water to free flow right between the cheeks of your arse. I got home smelling like a wet dog and looking like a drown rat I guess...