Hi all,
I live in Turkey. The sidewalks near our place are mostly horrible - very narrow, made of brick, broken and we live near some pretty steep hills, and some steps. I don't drive, I will use a carrier often, but we need a stroller too. I feel like I've researched strollers to death (my husband refuses to discuss it any longer!). I went to stores and tried every stroller on the smooth stor surfaces, but it just doesn't help me know what will work outside. I need help!
These are my frontrunners:
Bugaboo Bee - 21" wide, 18 lbs, Suspension, foam-filled tires - I like this stroller and found a deal on CL. but I am worried it won't be able to handle cobblestone. Anyone with experience?
MacLaren Techno XLR - 20" wide, 16.5 lbs, Suspension, ball bearing tires - lightweight, practical, but no carseat attachment. Seems odd for an infant, but maybe I'm wrong. And will the wheels really handle well on cobblestone?
Valco Snap4 - 20" wide, 14.6 lbs, no suspension, foam-filled tires - I haven't tried this one but the specs are nice, except no suspension.
Uppababy Cruz - 22" wide, 22 lbs, suspension. I liked it at first, but I think it's too cumbersome and heavy.
City Mini - 24" wide, 16.5 lbs, suspension. too wide! but a dream to fold. not huge on the 3 tire thing but a friend will give this to me free bc she hates it.
Uppababy Vista - 25" wide, 26 lbs, suspension. too heavy! too wide! Will glide over any bump but I find it hard to maneuver for my tiny frame.
Micralite Toro - 24" wide, 18 lbs, suspension, air filled tired- I haven't tried this, but I think it's just too wide.
Ingelisina Avio - 19" wide, 21", suspension, ball bearing wheels - popular here, narrow, but will the wheels hold up?
I've observed many strollers here. The Quinny is popular, but I'm not a huge fan. Maclaren's are everywhere, but I mostly see toddlers in them and not infants. Inglesina Avio is also very popular here. After that, I see a little bit of everything from the cheap-o umbrella to the graco travel system. The stroller's I see are never large, always on the narrow side.