(08 Mar 2020, 10:39 pm)streetdeckfan wrote I don't think there are any new buses that have a 'good' ride, I have a feeling it's down to the tyres they're using, more economical tyres tend to be firmer so aren't as good over potholes.
Having been on a Streetlite and E400MMC on the same route back-to-back, I don't think there's very much in it. The E400 might feel slightly more cushioned over the bumps, but like I say, not really noticeable.
The rattling, however, is something that the Streetlites are known for. But to be honest, I'm not sure whether it's down to the build quality, or just how badly the engine idles! Either way, it's awful.

Probs is the idle as it seems to be the same with panels at the rear on StreetDecks and Pulsars although I think if the rail on the emergency exit door was more secured it may make less of a racket and it yeah ride quality is pretty dire on everything now I've noticed. I travelled on some Volvo Olympians last weekend and it's amazing how much smoother of a ride they provided over what's about now, barely noticed any dents in the road and barely a rattle out of em.