Bletchleyite
Veteran Member
True, but I physically don't fit in Northern's 150s and I can't sit straight on Thameslink 700s due to the seat pitch, so I don't think I'm short in that department either. I just never noticed it on 159s. The legroom isn't great, but it was enough for me and the rest of the seat I found very comfortable.
With 159s (similar to the FISA LEAN seats that Abellio are using) there's also the position of the supports at the sides. If your legs are quite bulky like mine are you won't be able to put your knees in the recess, and so lose an extra 1.5-2" of legroom. If you have skinny legs they will fit there so you get more space.