Comments on: UPPAbaby G-Luxe Stroller http://flyerstroller.com/umbrella-strollers/uppababy-g-luxe-stroller/ Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:42:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 By: Gus http://flyerstroller.com/umbrella-strollers/uppababy-g-luxe-stroller/comment-page-1/#comment-191 Gus Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:42:57 +0000 http://flyerstroller.com/umbrella-strollers/uppababy-g-luxe-stroller/#comment-191 </div> It was between this stroller and the Maclaren. I purchased this stroller because it was less expensive and had slightly higher handle bars. However, I decided to return it after putting it together and playing with it. It wasn't horrible, but... <br/>-it didn't handle as well and smoothly as the Maclaren <br/>-the fabric (although soft) was thin and didn't seem durable <br/>-it was very difficult to get it to lock into position when I opened it (I would push and push and it would seem like it was locked, but then when I started pushing it would fold back up) <br/>-the system they have for reclining the seat was really hard to adjust <br/>-it didn't fold up as small as I was expecting it to (or as small as the Maclaren does) <br/>-the plastic triggers for folding it seemed like they could break <br/>-one wheel popped off when I folded and unfolded it <br/>After returning this, I spent the extra money and got a Maclaren and am very happy with my purchase. It was between this stroller and the Maclaren. I purchased this stroller because it was less expensive and had slightly higher handle bars. However, I decided to return it after putting it together and playing with it. It wasn’t horrible, but…
-it didn’t handle as well and smoothly as the Maclaren
-the fabric (although soft) was thin and didn’t seem durable
-it was very difficult to get it to lock into position when I opened it (I would push and push and it would seem like it was locked, but then when I started pushing it would fold back up)
-the system they have for reclining the seat was really hard to adjust
-it didn’t fold up as small as I was expecting it to (or as small as the Maclaren does)
-the plastic triggers for folding it seemed like they could break
-one wheel popped off when I folded and unfolded it
After returning this, I spent the extra money and got a Maclaren and am very happy with my purchase.

]]> By: Octavious http://flyerstroller.com/umbrella-strollers/uppababy-g-luxe-stroller/comment-page-1/#comment-190 Octavious Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:39:58 +0000 http://flyerstroller.com/umbrella-strollers/uppababy-g-luxe-stroller/#comment-190 </div> When looking for an umbrella stroller that I could use on public transportation here in the city and for running quick errands, it came down to the G-Luxe or the Maclarens (Triumph and Quest). I test drove them all in the store and went with the G-Luxe, because: 1) it stands on its own when folded, which is really handy when waiting for a train or bus, plus it takes up less storage space in the apartment that way; 2) it's better designed for taller people (both in terms of handle height and feet not kicking the back when you walk); 3) it has a cup holder; 4) the recline adjusts to any position (Maclaren has a few fixed positions, and the Triumph doesn't recline as far); 5) sun coverage seemed a little better; 6) it's cheaper. All the strollers were about equal in terms of having great maneuverability, and all have small but relatively functional storage baskets. The fold and unfold process is basically the same, too, all three strollers. The only thing I liked better about the Maclarens were the color options. (I ended up with the black G-luxe, and it's very sleek and classy, but I did love those muted Maclaren browns, blues, and greens.) I also liked the peek-a-boo window on the Quest, but it's not worth an extra pound and a half of weight. <br/><br/>Final verdict: the Uppababy G-Luxe is a great stroller. It's as light as you can get for a full-featured umbrella, opens and folds easily, turns on a dime, and has great features that many umbrella strollers don't, like a reclining seat, storage basket, a cup holder, and the ability to stand when folded--which is hugely convenient. My baby (3 mos.) is happy and comfortable in it. When looking for an umbrella stroller that I could use on public transportation here in the city and for running quick errands, it came down to the G-Luxe or the Maclarens (Triumph and Quest). I test drove them all in the store and went with the G-Luxe, because: 1) it stands on its own when folded, which is really handy when waiting for a train or bus, plus it takes up less storage space in the apartment that way; 2) it’s better designed for taller people (both in terms of handle height and feet not kicking the back when you walk); 3) it has a cup holder; 4) the recline adjusts to any position (Maclaren has a few fixed positions, and the Triumph doesn’t recline as far); 5) sun coverage seemed a little better; 6) it’s cheaper. All the strollers were about equal in terms of having great maneuverability, and all have small but relatively functional storage baskets. The fold and unfold process is basically the same, too, all three strollers. The only thing I liked better about the Maclarens were the color options. (I ended up with the black G-luxe, and it’s very sleek and classy, but I did love those muted Maclaren browns, blues, and greens.) I also liked the peek-a-boo window on the Quest, but it’s not worth an extra pound and a half of weight.

Final verdict: the Uppababy G-Luxe is a great stroller. It’s as light as you can get for a full-featured umbrella, opens and folds easily, turns on a dime, and has great features that many umbrella strollers don’t, like a reclining seat, storage basket, a cup holder, and the ability to stand when folded–which is hugely convenient. My baby (3 mos.) is happy and comfortable in it.

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