Vista 2010 bumpy and rough

[BraveNewDad]

Greetings everyone,

I'm now a father with my DS arriving last Wednesday at 12:15AM. While we're not really having a need to put the Vista to use yet, I was getting a little more involved with it since it's basically just been in the nursery for the past few weeks.

When moving it around on the hardwoods, I noticed that it was really bumpy. Is this the way it's supposed to be? When trying the Vista 09 out at the local boutique, I don't remember it being like this. I tried pushing it just on the back wheels and then on the front wheels, and both are bumpy. I removed the wheels, put them back on, same. I switched the order of the wheels, same. Any thoughts?

For as much as I paid for this stroller, I would think it should be as smooth as what I could get for 25% of the price. It's otherwise a great stroller and I really want to keep it, but if this bumpiness is normal it's not likely to stay.

[jacksmoma]

there was another thread about this a few days ago- the wheels on the vista are not air, they are a plastic/rubber so the ride is not the best. for a really smooth smooth ride you need air tires...gl!

[arivecchi]

Congratulations! It should not be a bumpy ride. I would return it.

[Jelly Bean]

My Vista is sooooo smooth indoors but yes it's a bit bumpier outdoors than something with air tires, but I think the trade-off is worth it for all the other things I wanted (reversible seat, huge basket).

You can see another thread I started recently about my Vista making rattling sounds. I think it's the handlebar "bouncing" around a little when I'm on rougher surfaces. Since it slides up and down, I think it's meant to be a little loose. I emailed CS about it and will let you know what they say.

I think the Bugaboo Cameleon would have been a smoother ride and I think I would have been just as happy with it, but there were a lot of features of the Vista that I preferred, including the price.

[arivecchi]

OP, look into the Mountain Buggy Swift with air tires and carrycot. I would do that one over a Vista if you want a smooth push with air tires but a manageable size.

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[legaleagle]

I would contact UppaBaby. They have amazing CS.

[jacksmoma]

the vista just will not be super smooth with those tires, nothing you can do to change it get air tires if you want a smoother ride outside!

[BraveNewDad]

Well, that's a bit disappointing. Sounds like a mix of replies though. I should return it since it's defective or I should get a new stroller

For what it's worth, I did do extensive research on it before purchasing. We played with the '09 model quite a few times and never noticed this (doesn't mean it wasn't there... just didn't pick up on it). I know inflatable tires are a smoother ride, but felt that the wife wouldn't be too keen on inflating them, especially if she just had to get somewhere quickly.

Researching a little more online it looks like quite a few folks are saying it's bumpy. Not really sure what to do really. I think I'll try to post a video so others can see...

[arivecchi]

I have two air tire stollers and I rarely have to fill up the tires. I just posted a review of the Swift in case you are interested. I would not be happy if I spent nearly $700 for a bumpy ride. Good luck.

[jacksmoma]

air tires are no mantinance at all imo- you inflate them maybe once every few months with normal use and have a much better ride for outside. if you're going to have to deal with the bulk of those big back wheels on the vista i would rather them be air at least!