The van made the track look far easier than it was and this comes down first and foremost to the combination of the high ground clearance and the dual shock independent Lovells suspension . As I rode through the roller coaster of mud pits , I would check my mirrors to make sure the van was tracking okay . The suspension was managing to smooth out the van ’ s ride , making the track look easy for the Sirocco .
Another reason for its performance is the low travel height . This is one of the main reasons people buy a hybrid . Not only does it mean there is less wind drag when driving along the highway but it creates a low centre of gravity , reducing the side-to-side movement you can find with some full-size vans .
Another key reason for its excellent offroad performance : the DO35 hitch , which did exactly as it was supposed to do – move freely and safely at all angles .
The Sirocco and I made it to the site in one piece . Now , I had a rough idea of how to set the hybrid up ; however , I hadn ’ t been shown how . By just following a logical process , I managed to set it up easily . Even as a beginner , it would have taken me less than five minutes .
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