Recently a friend asked me about the pro’s and con’s of the City Mini stroller vs. the Maclaren Techno XLR stroller so I thought I would share my thoughts with everyone since we own both. If you are in the market for a stroller, I hope this is helpful.
City Mini:
- Pro’s
- Incredibly lightweight – less than 17lbs
- Super easy to open and close; you can do it with one hand
- Easy to buckle the baby in and you can do it quickly
- Extremely easy to maneuver especially over curbs and through doorways
- Single front wheel makes for simple turns and for those that like to jog, the front wheel locks for a smooth run
- Great coverage for keeping your little one out of the sun. Peep windows on the hood allow you to check on your baby while you walk/jog
- One handle bar so you can put the Skip Hop diaper bag on it and push with one hand
- Excellent for multi-terrain usage
- Not overly expensive – $229 range
- Con’s
- All of the accessories are sold separately; belly bar, parent pack, cup holder, feeding tray
- The basket on the bottom is small and there is no back mesh pocket
- Not as luxurious or probably as comfortable a seat as some of the others since there is not much padding but our little one’s don’t know any different anyway
- Pro:
- Extremely well made, sturdy and durable
- Much more luxurious seat and probably more comfortable
- Two handles – can hang packages from them but be careful they aren’t too heavy and tip the stroller
- Baskets are much roomier and you can fit more
- Con:
- Heavier and bulkier than the City Mini
- Not as easy to open and close but still doable in a flash
- Lock on the harness is really tight and sometimes tough to undo in a rush
- Maneuverability around corners or making turns is not very smooth
- Coverage from the sun is fair at best
- More expensive – about $350
My personal preference happens to be the City Mini on most occassions especially when we are in NYC. Darren calls it the ‘Porche’ of strollers and I have to agree.
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