Simple but lots of features for the price.
Written: Feb 02 '04
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Pros: Air filled tires provide smooth and cushy ride.
Great price. Good looks. Drink trays.
Cons: Unimpressive drawstring mechanism for reclining seat.
Noisy fabric. No access to basket in full recline.
The Bottom Line: Dollar for dollar, this is worth every penny. It works well once you get past the drawstring. Smooth ride and, most importantly, baby likes it.
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| pbnj2000's Full Review: Graco MetroLite Air 6116 Standard Stroller |
This stroller packs a lot of features for the price. We use it for mall trips and social gatherings and it works well for us. It is very light and folds and opens fairly easily though it requires two hands. It is a little on the large side when folded and doesn't stand on it's own.
The air filled tires are cushy and provide a smooth ride. The basket is quite roomy but you can't access it when the seat back is fully reclined(more on the seat back later). There is a drink tray for baby and one for mom and dad, although the baby's tray does not detach and simply swings down to one side. The canopy on this low end model is made of a stiff tarp like material and crinkles and makes a lot of noise when you open and close the canopy. A minor annoyance but I'm reminded of it every time we use it. The canopy features a tinted sun visor in the front and a clear window for watching baby in the back and does a decent job of keeping a cover over baby.
The seat back is the glaring drawback for me. It does fully recline, which is nice, but does so via a drawstring locking mechanism that seems outdated compared to other methods. It's not always convenient to use especially when raising the seat upright. As a result, I can never seem to get the seat fully upright and secured in position. The higher end Metrolite like the LE offers a locking bar mechanism that works much better. The LE also has a basket that folds down for access even when the seat is fully reclined. The fabrics are also nicer and not as noisy. But we didn't feel the difference in price was worth it for our needs.
Recommended:
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Amount Paid (US$): 80
Age Range of Child: 0 to 12 Months
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