Motorcycle gloves in France (1 Viewer)

[Deleted member 29692]

Bit more information here:



In short there's more to it than just having a CE mark. You need to know that it has the correct CE approval for it's use so as well as the CE mark you need to look for the correct EN number as well otherwise you may discover that your shiny new gloves are only CE approved for roller skating or something similar.

It's EN13594 for gloves. This number is equally as important as the CE mark itself.

 

[MattR]

I'm too aware of my own mortality now to be bothered about repeating it, but I've seen over 60 mph on my computer descending into Hawes, North Yorkshire, coming down Mt Ventoux and Col d'Isere (and yes it was calibrated correctly) I'm sure that's not unique. Even a ride in the Peak District would see a highest speed of well over 50 mph recorded. And 60kph is nearer 40mph than 30

I've not been down such long steep hills but regularly run out of gears when descending fast but don't have the cajones to go faster than 60kph. 100kph is