The conventional telescopic front forks had rubber gaiters covering the fork stanchions. Both sets had lubricating gaiters and shock absorbers. In 1A dress, when armed, a white web belt and white gaiters are worn. White canvas gaiters and leather jamberees completed the uniform. Originally, gaiters were made of leather or canvas. Today, gaiters for walking are commonly made of plasticized synthetic cloth such as polyester. Gaiters for use on horseback continue to be made of leather. Forks are standard telescopics (without gaiters); and rear suspension is via twin shocks. There were no gaiters on the standpipes. British-style puttees were issued in place of leather gaiters from October 1914. Some items of American equipment were adopted, such as long canvas gaiters. The phrase "all gas and gaiters" has had different meanings. The Bishop's University teams are known as the Bishop's Gaiters and compete in the CIS. The Bishop's Gaiters have a long history with the university.