Jul 26 2010

Phil n Teds Vibe Inline pushchair

Online Mum has gathered some good and bad points about  Phil n Teds Vibe Inline pushchair from real people who have actually used it. Do you have anything to add – please comment below if you have a Vibe.

Stats

  • maximum weight recommendation: 25 kilograms
  • Length: 127.5 centimetres
  • Height: 104.1 centimetres
  • Width: 58.4 centimetres
  • weight: 14.9 kilograms
  • unisex
  • suitable from birth up to 4 years of age
  • eye catching design
  • can be used as a single or inline (double) pushchair

Round up of pros and cons

Pros

  • a great pram for a toddler & a baby
  • great as  a double buggy and for 1st 3 months
  • worth the price for the ease of carrying two and being able to get in and out of shops
  • very easy to handle, felt very light, got through every door and round shops without a problem
  • easy to fold and  doesn’t take up much room
  • the canopy can be moved so when the sun is in front you can tip it to cover the child
  • big improvements from previous versions, including being able to fold the pushchair with the double seat in place
  • the Vibe does the job and fits in my boot
  • I love the cocoon but this is only good when the baby is under about 4-5 months.
  • gives me some independence! I can manage going out alone with the two kids
  • the buggy is easy to fold when you know how, though it does not stand alone when folded, but I just pop it straight in the boot.
  • the kids are happy in it and slept well when out for the day
  • cocoon bril for newborns
  • seats are nicely padded, folding is easy with double kit on when you get used to it! It is really easy to push even with the weight of two children in it


Cons

  • front wheel – it can stick and then it’s really hard to steer – especially with the weight of two children
  • it’s expensive
  • no storage when in doubles mode
  • the handbrake was stiff as first (though fine after a while)
  • lots of punctures, and it’s very difficult to remove tyre to replace inner tube
  • raincover not great, it doesnt really fit over both seats
  • raincover is too big to carry round
  • the tyres are not great – keep them pumped up
  • tyres are too soft for off road
  • the harness straps are quite short

The Phil n Teds Vibe is available in black, and black/red at Amazon.

Do you have a Phil n Teds Vibe?

What do you think of it? Let us know what you think are the good and the bad points.

The details above are a round up of reviews and comments. Online Mum has not tested the pushchair and does not recommend any product.

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