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Originally Posted by zonatandem
A quick generalization for comparison between Santana and Co-Motion:
Santana is a great limo-type ride with slower type handling + we had difficulty with 'instant' acceleration.
The Co-Motion was quicker handling, more like a sports car, and great 'instant' accelleration.
Have not yet ridden a Beyond or a Macchiatto.
Pedal on TWOgether!
Rudy and Kay/zonatandem
Hence the dillema: I tend to buy some of the Santana marketing regarding the superiority of some of their design techniques, but we're definitely looking more for the sports car.
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