(23 Dec 2020, 8:47 pm)James101 wrote I caught the world’s fastest Streetdeck on the X10 today and it seems like a very suitable tool for the job. The best advert to convert car users into the service is probably being overtaken by 6377 at full pelt. The engine rumble is noticeably loud downstairs but very smooth upstairs. Only rattles seem to be from the bead chains across closed seats and the litter bin. Minor negative observation would be the loose cables under 2 out of 3 tables.
Probably the best all-rounder on the X10 I can remember. Seemed to have the poke of the Volly Ollys but with the creature comforts of today. Still looking forward to the interdecks in the future.
I'd be rather alarmed if a brand new bus wasn't able to hold 60 on the A19. For me the test will be if it can do it in a couple of years from now.
I think the "best advert" statement is also a bit OTT - the B9s that were on in the summer were 8 years old and could pass stuff with ease. Remember though that buses are really only overtaking people who aren't fussed about getting somewhere quick anyways. Elite i's will be a far better advertisement.