(08 Mar 2020, 10:56 pm)Jimmi wrote 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.
Every time I get on one of GNE's L94s I'm always surprised how smooth the ride is! It's not perfect, but it's a whole lot better than anything new.
In fact, the only 'new' bus that I can think of that comes close is the Versa. As much as I don't particularly like them, I've always found the ride pretty good! Apparently GNE's new StreetDecks (when they arrive!) will have much improved suspension so I wonder if we'll start seeing a return to the smooth ride!