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04 Apr 2016, 4:47 pm #57
(04 Apr 2016, 4:44 pm)Adrian A lot of it depends on the padding in the seats. I find the eLeather is more comfortable once it's been worn in a bit, but I don't think there's anywhere near enough back cushion to be comfortable, when we're talking about Civic V2 or Civic V3 seating.

I had a ride out on Transdev's 36 service last week, taking the section between Harrogate and Leeds. The new Volvo B5TL/Gemini 3s that they have are fitted with proper leather coach seats upstairs, and leather Civic V3s downstairs. Whilst I didn't sample the seats downstairs, I did find the coach seats upstairs to be extremely comfortable. They are proper high back seats too - i.e. they still serve a purpose if you've above 5ft tall.

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Transdev Harrogate & District: 3619 / BL65YYS by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

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Transdev Harrogate & District: 3619 / BL65YYS by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr
Nah, don't like leather seats I just find them cold and squeaky
NK53 TKT
04 Apr 2016, 4:47 pm #57

(04 Apr 2016, 4:44 pm)Adrian A lot of it depends on the padding in the seats. I find the eLeather is more comfortable once it's been worn in a bit, but I don't think there's anywhere near enough back cushion to be comfortable, when we're talking about Civic V2 or Civic V3 seating.

I had a ride out on Transdev's 36 service last week, taking the section between Harrogate and Leeds. The new Volvo B5TL/Gemini 3s that they have are fitted with proper leather coach seats upstairs, and leather Civic V3s downstairs. Whilst I didn't sample the seats downstairs, I did find the coach seats upstairs to be extremely comfortable. They are proper high back seats too - i.e. they still serve a purpose if you've above 5ft tall.

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Transdev Harrogate & District: 3619 / BL65YYS by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr

[Image: 24583627986_97409336db.jpg]
Transdev Harrogate & District: 3619 / BL65YYS by Matthew Jimmison, on Flickr
Nah, don't like leather seats I just find them cold and squeaky

 
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Bus specification, interior and on-board features - by Jimmi - 14 Sep 2015, 6:04 pm
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