Two times more fun?
Written: Nov 09 '00
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Pros: smooth ride, easy to fold, not too heavy
Cons: "safety" bars could be better
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| gerstein's Full Review: Graco Duo Rider |
Keeping in mind that my last experience with a two child stroller was horrible, I went into buying this one very critical of everything. We already own the single version of this stroller, and haven't had any problems with it, so we were hopeful. We shouldn't have worried!
The stroller was pretty easy to put together - a major factor for me, since I don't like having to put things together if I can avoid it, especially when it may involve tools. I was able to put this together with just the parts on hand and a small hammer (to secure the rear wheels). The stroller is very sturdy, with one small exception - the bars that help keep the kids in. I didn't think anything of it when putting it together, but I have some difficulty folding the stroller up because of them, and because of how they go into the stroller (which would be hard to illustrate via text), one of them is always slanted and not entirely secured on one side. This isn't as big a deal as it sounds, especially since it's just a bar, but it's not the only thing securing your child in the seat - that's why you're supposed to buckle your child in, after all. Since one of the kids we're pushing around is a 4 month old, we put him on the side that's got the "wonky" bar.
It's very easy to use the stroller - it rolls quite well, steers nicely, and goes through just about every doorway I've tried it in with no problem. Granted, there isn't a lot of clearance on either side when you're going through the door, but that's not a big concern.
Because you're pushing 2 kids, you get.... twice the storage! It's nice to have the extra room to throw stuff into when we're shopping and such. The stroller is also heavier in general, making it easier to just leave the diaper bag hanging over the handle with no kids in the stroller - no more tip-overs! The hood/sun-shade also has a little window that you can use to make sure you're little angels aren't trying to kill each other ;).
Folding the stroller is very easy, and it doesn't weigh nearly as much as it looks like it might. You keep the stroller folded with one latch - two might be better, but one works fine - and I've never had to struggle to fold it or latch it. The front wheels almost always turn out of the way when folding, and if they don't, then you just rock the stroller for a second or so, then you're good to go. The latch is always in the right place, and with the stroller folded, it's easy to do the latch - no struggling to get it onto the bar.
Overall, a very good stroller.
Recommended:
Yes
Amount Paid (US$): 100
Age Range of Child: Other
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Member: Adam Gerstein
Location: Milford, CT
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Father of 4. Computer geek. Opinionated. What more can I say?
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