How does this roll, especially compared to the $20 Umbrella strollers?
622455
It is really smooth on pavement not good on sand as another reviewer stated. Did not do well on gravel. Overall it is a good buy once you figure out how to remove the tray. It's pretty well padded. It folds easily. It's a good price for what it is. Hope this helps!
622456
We have both. My wife and I are in our 70's, and baby sit a great grand child one day a week. We bought the umbrella stroller to move the baby around the house. We tried it for a while, and decided we needed something bigger We bought the COSCO Umbria and are very pleased, The baby is up to a year old, and we can easily get him around the house, and it also works great for out door walks on sidewalks and pavement.
22392
It folds like a regular stroller not an umbrella BUT it is smaller when folded than regular awkard st first but once i did it right its fine. Big basket on bottom n cup holder for baby in front. Was not happy with it first time but fine once i figured out the tray in front and folding it now, no problems was worth the money. By the way im the grandma and i like this better than umbrella.
31150
That's one of the reasons I got this one. We have a city jogger that's twenty some pounds. It's a pain for everyday chores. This one is super light, less than 12 lb and fits down isles in stores better. It's light than a lot of the other umbrella strollers I researched too, but not the lightest. Those cheap crappy little ones are lighter.
226983
I have used it on sand with a 23 pound baby inside. It is slow (except where the sand is packed, near the surf) but infinitely better than a normal stroller, which gets stuck immediately.
226982
I haven't used it at the beach, but I have used it in really sandy conditions in NM. It's challenging to push through sand, but it's doable. It prob does better than other strollers because the wheels don't pivot, however I wouldn't try to go very far - it'd be exhausting. Wet, packed sand would be fine!
791616
It works for us, but it is by no means a small stroller. You might still invest in a cheap umbrella stroller, but I do think you can make it work. Maybe start with this and see if you end up needed a small one too. Umbrella strollers can be very affordable.
599821
I ended up buying a straight wheel, since the swiveling wheel that came with the stroller wobbles at higher speeds. Today I would probably buy the stroller I saw at Costco.
2000367
Rubber wheels. It handles like a regular baby stroller. It's not heavy duty like a jogging stroller, so it's not meant for rougher use. But for walking on roads and sidewalks, it's fine.
897665
It's really not very good on rough or rocky terrain, although locking the front wheel will help a little (but that makes it harder to turn), and it's better than most strollers - I have yet to try ANY that are good for rough or rocky terrain. It's a beast just to get it up/down curbs and wobbles a lot, so best to stick to smooth surfaces. As long as I stay on pavement/sidewalks, it's a dream and I can handle it with one hand. If I'm going off-road for walks and hikes, we use the Kelty backpack instead :)
1508397
This stroller is pretty much the same as a baby stroller. I am very satisfied with it.
270146
It folds VERY easily. Just pull up on the strap in the seat of the stroller. The only issue is the wheels take up a lot of space but they come on and off with a push of a button. It's not any heavier than any other stroller I'd say.
1420483
It seems a bit heavier than a previous jogging stroller I had. I never verified accuracy of that but it doesn't have the safety cord so this alone screams "not a jogging stroller". But I did take it on a 5k once and wouldn't do that again just because it's just harder. The wheels are also more like a dirt bike wheels than a cycling wheel so you'll have more resistance there too.
481742
I've never been to London so I can't answer the first question, but I have traveled with this stroller several times. It folds up fairly easily and also comes with a nice travel bag. I just put it in the bag for gate check. The bag rolls up to be about the size of a loaf of bread once you take the stroller out of it and easily fits underneath. It rains a lot in London, right? We also purchased the rain cover which has come in handy a few times. The seat reclines to almost horizontal. A few times we've been traveling and needed to let him take a nap and it worked out fine. EDIT: Sorry, we bought the travel bag separately. It's $50, but we travel enough to make it worth while. The stroller is durable enough but the way luggage gets thrown around I wouldn't check it without some protective cover.
2241643
It's very easy to fold. The only issue that I don't like is that the attachment to keep it closed doesn't always stay on. So what I've done is to use a bungee cord to keep it closed. Simple fix. Oh and I just love the stroller. My fur baby likes it too.
1319900
Yes, it's quick and easy to fold/unfold. I use it all the time for grocery, mall trips and general running errands. It has a large basket that fits bags/groceries. It also does awesome on walks through the neighborhood and has good turning base and large wheels. Very happy with this stroller!
2238813
I've done some light jogging with it, but I wouldn't call it a everyday jogging stroller. It doesn't have trail tires and the maneuverability isn't what I would want it I wanted to job with it all the time. Mostly I do a lot of really long walks, mall and zoo trips, etc.
197562
It folds compactly but is not as small as an umbrella stroller. I think you'll like it if you want a sturdy stroller (our umbrella strollers never were as durable and lacked storage space). We don't find the Kolcraft difficult to pack up. We do have 2 grand babies. One is an infant. So we use both an umbrella stroller and the Kolcraft. We considered a double stroller but they are so expensive!