Thule
ASIN B01N6NYW4L
With three children 10 and under we have been through our share of strollers. Between strollers we have owned, used with our friends children before we had our own and now with friends beginning to have their own children. In that time we have had a couple of high end strollers, but to be honest nothing we have used compared to the Chariot Lite from Thule.
We got this in order to review it, and for friends who are expecting their first child. From opening the box to having it fully together was under 5 minutes. To assemble and take down this stroller was easier and felt sturdier than any I have used before. This model weighs 12Kg, for the whole stroller, but the main body with no wheels or attachments is only 7.4Kg. After setting it up, we tried it on various terrains. When we gave it to the expectant parents they were thrilled, after showing them the features, it was assembled and taken down a number of times. It also collapses so nicely it fits even in small cars. It is very compact when the wheels are off and it locks in the collapsed position.
The Top Five Features of this Stroller:
1. Double locking wheels.
2. Out of the box comes with stroller and bike kits
3. High quality construction
4. Easy to set up and take down
5. Great Value for the quality
Now let’s look at each of those in a little more detail.
1. Double locking wheels.
This feature really impressed me; there is a cable lock that when you lock one wheel it automatically locks the other back wheel. This is a great feature for safety. And also ease of access. It is a pin locking system not just pressure lock pressed against the wheel. When you engage the lock, pins extend from the hubs and actually engage both wheels making them immobile.
2. Out of the box comes with stroller and bike kits.
Most strollers we have owned or even looked at, you buy the stroller and then everything else is an add on. It is fantastic that you get two of the most popular kits right out of the box and there are three others available as well. And the stroller wheels click in when in bike mode so it can be used to ride somewhere and then as a stroller.
3. High Quality Construction.
Overall I believe this is one of the most soundly constructed strollers I have ever used. I was very impressed with the materials and functionality.
4. Easy to set up and take down.
My 10 year old could put this together and take it apart. But the wheels or bike add-on lock into place so easily and so securely. Great for a busy parent with their hands full or loading the car to head out.
5. Great Value for the quality.
There are strollers on the market both a lot cheaper or a lot more expensive than this one. To be honest it is in the top of the middle third for price range. But considering how well made and how easy it is to use, I consider it more than worth the cost. Better to invest in something good that will last and you can sell or pass on when you are done, than to get something cheaper and end up replacing it before the first child has outgrown it.
The other add-ons that are available currently for this model are:
Thule Infant Sling-Cross/Lite
Thule Chariot Jog Kit 1-Lite/Cross
Thule Cross Country Skiing and Hiking Kit
Overall this is an amazing product and I highly recommend it!
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