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Everyone loves a bargain, and while some motorcycle clothing might seem pricey in your local dealer or other specialist bike kit shop, the internet is full of cheap gear that promises to protect you at a fraction of the cost.
Amazon and eBay are two marketplaces with a huge choice, while adverts fill riders’ feeds on Facebook with what appears to be top-quality gear at tempting prices.
But is it safe? We bought a set of leathers from a seller on Amazon and had them tested by an independent lab to see whether they could save you in a crash.
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00:00 Are cheap leathers any good?
03:34 CE standards and the law
04:45 What does it cost to get CE certification?
09:25 What armour should riding kit have?
14:52 Why leathers must fit properly
17:40 Why is it important to test PPE?
22:47 How we found out if these cheap leathers are safe
24:28 Lab test results
27:45 Fake back and hip protectors
30:32 Is Amazon responsible for illegal products?
39:59 Reply from Eviron leathers
42:32 Rampant abuse of trust
44:57 Why should you can about CE marks?
48:30 Could these leathers be tested and still cheap?
52:14 How to be sure the bike kit you buy is legal
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