Review

Mountain Buggy Swift in Lime Colour

The Mountain Buggy Swift is an off-roader 3 wheeler buggy that successfully offers great handling and suspension but without being heavy and bulky – thus giving you all the comfort, convenience, versatility and ease of use you’re looking for – without having to compromise.

Mountain Buggy Swift: The Pros

The Swift is the smallest baby stroller in the Mountain Buggy range, but it’s proving to be a favourite of many parents and reviewers – and for good reason.

For a 3 Wheeler Baby Stroller that weighs 10 kg, it’s impressive that it has the capacity to take a child weighing up to 35 kg ( 77 lbs). The frame is lightweight aluminium, and the seat is roomy enough for larger and older children – in fact, its capacity allows it to be used even by kids between 3 to 4 years old.

One of the best thing about the Swift is how easy it is to use and how it handles well on rough terrain. Because of its front wheel suspension and 10″ air-filled pneumatic tyres, even bumpy surfaces feel smooth. So whether you are going to use it within shopping malls or over gravel, sand, snow or rural areas, you will feel confident that your baby will still enjoy a smooth, comfy ride. To make sure you continue to enjoy a smooth ride though, always have the supplied air pump on hand in case you need it.

The rubberized grip and the height adjustable handle bar makes it so easy to push and steer. The wheels have sealed bearings which makes this buggy a dream to push – even with one finger! The front lockable swivel wheels also helps in making it easy to manoeuvre even in tight spaces (very handy for those narrow corridors, crowded shops and public transport situations!)

At 10 kg, it is relatively light for an off-roader, although some people may still find this quite heavy, especially those who will be regularly lugging this buggy up and down stairs. Fortunately, it is one of those pushchairs who are actually designed to be very easy to pull up or push down a flight of stairs!

The buggy also features a 5-point safety harness that adjusts small enough for a newborn baby. The fabric of the pushchair, including the hood, is made from polyester and is hard wearing and water- repellent. Speaking of the hood, it has a viewing window so you can always see what your child is doing or have a chat with them as you go for a stroll. For your convenience, there are also handy pockets on the hood, great for storing your bits and bobs.

Another great thing I love about the Swift is the shopping basket. It can hold up to 5 kg of shopping and remains accessible even with the seat fully reclined which is why we think it’s brilliant.

Now with regards to the ease of folding, folding it up actually requires 2 hands and is a two-step process, but it’s easy and quick enough. The safety self-catching clip prevents the buggy from accidentally unfolding, and it stands upright when folded. It’s also very easy to move the pushchair when it’s folded, which helps a lot when you’re getting in and out of buses or when you need to take it in and out of the car. The process of unfolding is even easier and can be done one-handed.

Lastly, the Swift is compact enough to fit in the boot of most medium sized cars no problem. However, in case you find it difficult to fit in your limited storage space, the wheels can be easily and quickly released, giving you more storage room and flexibility!

Mountain Buggy Swift: The Cons

Now with regards to the downsides, the back seat recline adjustment may feel fiddly to some and requires 2 hands, however, the back support reclines in various positions, from completely flat to completely upright.

A feedback some parents have mentioned consistently in forums and review sites about the Swift is the sun canopy giving inadequate shade due to its size and reach. I don’t see a problem with this if you are based in the UK though as any sun your child may get (if we’re lucky enough to get some) must be welcomed!

Lastly, I’ve noticed that the handlebar is adjustable and perfect for those who are 5′4″ or taller. Shorter parents may have an issue with the handle height, as its lowest setting is higher than most pushchairs’ low handle height setting. But other than that there are no biggies in the Cons department that’s why we’re giving the Mountain Buggy Swift top marks on several areas and awarding it a Best Buy grade!

Conclusion

The Mountain Buggy Swift’s handle height is suitable for people over 5′4″ in height, its sun canopy could do with a bigger coverage, and the back seat recline could be less fiddly, however it more than makes up for these little niggles because of its superb performance and handling, superior steering and manoeuvrability, easily accessible shopping basket and convenient portability. It’s a hit with parents and critiques alike, that’s why the Mountain Buggy Swift 3 Wheeler Baby Stroller made it to our list of Top Picks.

Specifications

Mountain Buggy Swift: Specifications

Mountain Buggy Swift is Available in Colours:

• Chili
• Lime
• Flint

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Accessories

Pushchair Accessories Included in Price (please check before buying):

• Raincover
• Bottle holder
• Hood

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Alternatives

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Phil & Teds Vibe

Phil & Teds Classic Buggy

Mountain Buggy Urban series offer rear suspension as well.

Review

Urban Detour Vesta 3 Wheeler Baby Stroller

Urban Detour Vesta is one of the most inexpensive, trendy 3 Wheeler buggy that’s surprisingly lightweight, handles well even on rough terrains, easy to fold, has a good sized shopping basket, and fits in most car boots.

Urban Detour Vesta: The Pros

The Vesta is a baby stroller that has a lot of useful features. It weighs only slightly over 8 kg (17.6 lbs), and it can stand on its own when folded.

The seat pad is reversible and you can get them on striking, contrasting colours which makes it look good. It’s also easily removable from the seat and is washable.

It’s suitable to be used from birth as the back support reclines for more than 120 degrees, which is the minimum angle for pushchairs back support required by UK law. It does not recline to more than 150 degrees which is best for newborn babies, as lying totally flat on their back facilitates their spinal development. Bottomline: you can use it for newborns, but it’s good practice not to leave your newborn baby in the Vesta for too long and too often.

Although it’s not an all-terrain (3 wheeler) buggy, the Vesta, much to our surprise, is quite easy to push. It’s easy to pull up and push down stairs, handles well on kerbs, pavements and manages to offer a smooth ride even on rough surfaces.

One thing we like about it a lot is the storage basket which offers a generous room for your stuff.

Other Pros worthy to note:

• The fabric is easy enough to clean with a wet sponge.
• Easy to fold and unfold
• Lockable double front swivel wheel
• padded bumper bar

Urban Detour Vesta: The Cons

The Vesta is not the easiest pushchair to carry by hand, so it’s great if you want a pushchair great for using outdoors, but not so great if you are going to be carrying it around a lot while it’s folded.

The Vesta is quite weak in terms of Adjustability. Although it is suitable from birth, it does not have a reversible seat unit so you don’t have the option to have your baby facing you. Its handle height is not adjustable, the number of back rest position is limited, and the leg rest is not adjustable.

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Urban Detour Vesta: Specifications

Urban Detour Vesta is Available in Colours

• Sunshine Yellow

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Accessories

Accessories Included in Price (please check before buying):

• seat covers
• bumper bar
• cup holder
• hood

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Alternatives

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Review

Phil and Teds Vibe 3 Wheeler Baby Stroller with Double Kit (Black)

Phil & Teds Vibe is a good-looking all-terrain buggy suitable for those who require a pushchair sturdy enough to give a comfortable ride even on bumpy and rough grounds. If bought with the “double kit”, it can also function as a tandem pushchair that can accommodate a toddler and a baby at the same time. The trade off is that it can be a heavy and bulky pushchair for some.

Phil & Teds Vibe: The Pros

There are many thing to praise about the Vibe. It looks smart, it’s ergonomic, functional, and practical. It’s sturdy and feels solid. It’s got an easily removable bumper bar with padded cover, is comfortable to push, and easy to clean. Many users expressed that the unique hand-controlled brakes are quite simple and easy to use, too.

One of the things easily noticeable about the Vibe is that Phil & Ted seemed to have designed it to give the maximum comfort for your child. Many parents reported that their kids love the soft, padded seat and find it really comfortable. The seats are also considerably roomier than the average pushchair.

Perhaps one of the best thing about it is that it’s suitable from birth to 25 kg (5 yrs old), so you can potentially get so much out of it. Imagine the savings you would have made if it lasted you for 5 years!

As mentioned before, one of the coolest thing about it is you can convert it from a single buggy to a tandem buggy if you buy it with the “double kit”. This is very handy when you need a Twin Pushchair but don’t want the hassles that come with owning a twin pushchair! So for those of you who have a toddler and expecting another baby soon, the Vibe may just be THE one. And no, you don’t have to remove the second seat when you wan to fold it.

The back support is adjustable via a strap so you can have it on a wider variety of angles.

The handle is padded, ergonomic, and adjustable to 3 positions, so it can easily accommodate pushers of varying heights.

The fabric is washable and waterproof, and the hood is fully adjustable too, and as you can easily see in the pictures here, it provides ample shade.

The 5 point harness is fully padded and is designed to be tight enough to support small babies, and also adjustable enough to support growing toddlers.

The swivel wheel at the front is lockable, and all are fully removable, in case you want to adapt it to fit your storage space. The back wheels are pneumatic tyres you can fill with air using a compatible tyre pump, and they even have mud guards.

Now, about the storage basket. A common problem with many single pushchairs is that it’s difficult to access the storage basket when the back is reclined at its lowest position – not so with Vibe! Of course, you can see why the story is different when you fit the double seat above the shopping basket though, but if you check out the Accessories section, you will see that Phil & Teds have a lot of ingenious storage solutions available.

Phil & Teds Vibe: The Cons

If you are likely to be going up and down stairs a lot with this pushchair, you may find it quite heavy to do on your own.

Even though it’s NOT difficult to fold and unfold, it’s definitely not a job you can do with just one hand. It require both hands and you can’t do it with a single motion – there are a few steps required in the process. As such some parents find it a bit fiddly. We agree that it can be fiddly – if you compare it with folding a lightweight buggy that weighs less than half The Vibe.

Some parents in forums we’ve lurked into complained about how it can’t be folded with the double seat attached on the front side. This is probably because the double seat must be attached on the top setting (not the lower) for the pushchair to fold properly (see video).

The manoevrability is getting a mixed reaction from parents. Some think it’s a dream to push, some says it’s difficult. We personally think it’s easy to push and steer, but it can be tricky when you try to steer it in a such a confined space like a tight corridor or inside a packed bus or train – which is understandable, really.

Another feature that’s getting a mixed reaction is the brakes. Some users have complained about the brakes being awkward as the control for it is right on the middle of the handlebar so one can unintentionally set it off, while other users have reported that it’s so convenient and easy to control. We guess it boils down to preference.

One thing some parents didn’t like is the manner in which you have to adjust the back support (see video). As you can see this requires both hands, but the advantage is that you can set the backrest at several positions and varying angles.

The most obvious disadvantages of the Vibe is that it’s quite bulky and heavy, but you can take off the wheels when folding it and actually it can still fit in the boot of a medium sized car although there won’t leave much room for anything else.

And finally, it is pricey but you can potentially get 5 years out of it, so if you think of it this way it can work out as a huge saving.

Conclusion

The Phil & Teds Vibe is a very versatile buggy with a good sized shopping basket and is designed to be used on rough terrains. It’s suitable from birth to 5 years so you can potentially save a lot of money with this one. However be warned that it is rather bulky and heavy, so go buy it if you have the storage space (and the strength) for it. It’s not suitable for trips abroad or weekends away, but it’s probably one of the most flexible models and best value pushchair available these days.

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Phil & Teds Vibe: Specifications

Phil & Teds Vibe is Available in Colours

• Red
• Black

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Accessories Included in Price (please check before buying):

• Raincover
• Hood

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Alternatives

These are pushchair models that are strong in the areas where The Vibe is weak…

Alternative Pushchairs to this Model:

Maclaren Techno XT Pushchair

Review

Quinny Speedi SX 3-Wheeler Buggy

Like all Baby Pushchairs in the Quinny range, the Quinny Speedi SX is a groovy looking 3-Wheeler Buggy. It can also function as a travel system if bought with a car seat and a carry cot, and offers a super smooth ride for your darling baby, is easy to use, adjustable, has got convenient hand-operated brakes and is easy to fold and unfold.

Pros

While the three pneumatic tyres and front swivel wheel makes this a highly manoeuvrable, all-terrain pushchair perfect for off road use, make sure to always bring with you the supplied tyre pump because the tyres can be a real pain in the neck when punctured.

The Speedi is designed for heavy use that’s why it’s versatile and sporty looking. It’s got an adjustable footrest and backrest, and its frame is lightweight and made from aluminium.

One of the cool things about this Quinny buggy is that the brakes are like that of a bike’s – they are handbrakes instead of the usual footbrakes. It’s such a novelty for us that we are quite tickled by this feature.

It’s quite easy to fold and unfold and is so easy to push. Your child will be cosy and comfy in it even if you use it on gravelly and bumpy surfaces. Plus, it’s a large pushchair that offers ample seating space can almost be assured that your child will easily fall asleep in it.

Cons

When folded, this three wheel baby stroller can occupy a good-sized boot. So make sure you have ample boot space before you buy the Speedi.

The rear wheels have a very wide wheel base, making it a bit awkward sometimes going through narrow doors.

The hood doesn’t really cover the child’s eyes especially if the seat is in recline position so you may need to improvise for this.

The shopping bag is not the most spacious, but it does serve its purpose.

Conclusion

The Quinny Speedi SX 3-Wheeler Buggy is not a city pram nor is it a holiday pram because it’s not lightweight nor is it compact. However, if you live in the country or you like taking your darling child for frequent walks with your pet dog on rough areas, or you plan to do buggy fit classes, then this pushchair is perfect for you!

This pushchair can also act as a travel system and can only be used from birth if purchased with a suitable car seat like the Maxi Cosi Cabrio and the Dreami carry cot.

Specifications

Accessories Included in Price (May vary merchant to merchant)

• Shopping basket
• Bumper Bar

Quinny Speedi SX 3-Wheeler Buggy Specifications

Quinny Speedi SX 3-Wheeler Buggy is Available in 2 Colours

• Raven
• Fudge

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Review

Quinny Buzz 3 Travel System

The Quinny Buzz 3 Three-Wheeler Buggy is a stylish, fashionable all-terrain buggy that has easily adjustable features, easy to clean fabric, quick release wheels, and efficient brakes.

Quinny Buzz 3: The Pros

Quinny is a brand known for having designs that are quite popular with young and fashion-conscious parents. If you are one, you probably like knowing which celebrities are spotted with their trendy pushchairs, and you probably like to know which exact model and colour they were pushing. Speaking of which, Myleen Klass and Charlotte Church had been spotted pushing Quinny Buzz 3 recently.

The Buzz is definitely a good looking stroller, but it’s not just all-looks-but-no-substance; in fact, it’s strong in many other areas, too. We think that the second strongest point of this 3 wheeler Buzz is that almost every feature is not just adjustable, but easily and conveniently adjustable:

• It has a reversible seat unit, so you can have your child facing away from or towards you.
• The adjustable handles are made with rubber-covered handlebars that are soft to the touch. The handle height can be adjusted from 101 cm to 110 cm – which is quite handy for tall people. It’s also great for couples with a sizable height difference between them. In my estimate the people who will find this handle height range comfortable are people from 5′4″ to 6′4″, but don’t take my word for it. By the way, for a list of pushchairs buggies with height adjustable handles suitable for tall people, click here.
• The seat positions are adjustable – there are 2 recline positions in rearward-facing mode, and 3 recline positions in forward-facing mode
• The leg rest is adjustable, giving maximum comfort and leg support for your precious baby.

Another feature that caught our attention is the pneumatic tyres at the back. These air-filled tyres give a smooth, more comfy ride for your baby. If you have other things in your boot, you can actually remove these easy-release tyres for easier storage. With regards to the front wheels, the double swivel wheels at the front are lockable – which contributes to a less bumpy ride when you are on rougher terrains.

The brakes are quite simple to apply – step on the red pedal on the right for ‘on’ and grey on the left for ‘off’. It’s pretty straightforward, unlike the brakes of other pushchairs.

Other Pros worthy to note:

• Easy to use brakes
• Suspension
• Unique automatic unfolding system

Quinny Buzz 3: The Cons
Weighing almost 13 kg, some parents may find it heavy, but this is quite common of 3-wheeler buggies anyway.

The Quinny Buzz 3 does have a slight let down – the storage space. It’s actually just a clip-on zip-up changing bag that attaches at the bottom of the frame at the back of the baby pushchair. It’s not tiny, but it’s not big either and it’s not easily accessible. Also, if you are particularly long legged you may find yourself having to take shorter strides to avoid kicking the bag.

Some parents complained before about the automatic unfolding mechanism, saying that it sometimes unfolds when they didn’t want it to. However, this is most likely because they didn’t “lock” the pushchair by using the folding clip on the side (see the video below for a demo). You’ll need to use this clip to lock the pushchair and keep it folded.

Conclusion
The Quinny Buzz 3 Wheeler Buggy is a great all-round off-road pushchair that looks great, easy to use, easy to adjust, and fun to push. It can be heavy and bulky for some, and the storage space is quite limited, but over all we recommend the Quinny Buzz 3 because it’s a trendy, good quality pushchair that has a lot of useful and functional strong points.

Specifications

Specifications

Quinny Buzz 3 is Available in the following colours:

• Pink
• Apple
• Strawberry
• Blue
• Yellow
• Capri

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Accessories

Pushchair Accessories Included in Price (May vary from Merchant to Merchant):

• Sun canopy or parasol
• Hood
• Clip on baby changing bag
• rain cover
• Footmuff

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Alternatives

Here are other All-included packages you might also like:

Maclaren Baby Stroller: Maclaren Techno XT

Bugaboo Bee Travel System

Quinny Zapp Baby Stroller