BumbleRide Flyer Stroller Pattern: Pacific

My husband and I literally spent the first five months of my pregnancy doing nothing but researching strollers, and after going back and forth between Peg Perego, Inglesina, and Bumbleride, we finally settled on the latter. We couldn't be more glad that we did! Though the color is much darker than in the photos (it's more of a sea-green/blue) there is absolutely nothing to complain about. It is easy to put together, easy to operate, easy to clean, and probably the most stylish stroller we've seen. It took me two attempts to get the hang of closing it, but opening it is a cynch- one handed. A friend has the Peg Perego Pliko and after giving it a spin we're SO relieved that we purchased the Bumbleride. It feels a little heavier than you'd think 22 lb might be, but it's not difficult for me to lift (5'6" /120lb). The construction is solid and the handle adjusts to every height you could possibly want. It's more expensive than many, but worth every penny- and worth every penny you save by...Read more

I did a ton of research before buying this stroller - I bought it in Aug 05 (before Babies R Us even had it). I really liked the look of the Bugaboo but the price tag was a bit much. I decided on the flyer vs the rocket b/c I wanted baby to face me for the first few months. I wish I had gone w/ the rocket b/c when baby is facing you - the only way the stroller works is for the wheels that do not rotate to stay in the front. I'm pretty positive of this - we tried to change out the wheels with no success. It is EXTREMELY difficult to steer the stroller in tight places like the mall, etc when in this mode. I noticed another review that said it was a little difficult to close - YES, it took me several times to get the hang of closing it and it snapped on my fingers - ouch. Another Big Pet Peeve is that the basket is not low enough to the ground. So, to get your diaper bag, you literally have to move baby b/c if the seat is reclined, it's blocking access to the bag. This is a pain...Read more

The most important thing in stroller search for me was reversible handle or seat as i can't go anywhere with my 5 month-old baby not facing me. She needs to see me all the time.
I've read several reviews on this one and even seing that some of the reviews were not so good i've purchased it (Pumpkin color) and after using for 2 weeks now can tell that:

Handle: It reverses easily and i thank Bumble Ride for this option.
Wheels: We spend most of the time outdoors in the sun and fresh air so the wheels is not a problem for me. I just needed about 30 minutes to get used to it. And yes - we did shopping aswell and haven't had problems with moving around.
Basket: I don't carry much with me so the basket is more than enough for me and re: accessing it to change the baby - if you're not going to change diapers while baby is sleeping you can always lift the seat a bit. Pacifier and some small toys we usually carry in a canopy pocket.
Cup holder and etc.: I...Read more