Mountain Buggy Terrain Single Child Jogging Stroller Review
| Product Code | B003VO0ZRK |
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| Price | $499.99 |
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #50863 in Baby Product
- Brand: Mountain Buggy
- Model: TERRAIN
- Dimensions: .75 pounds
Features
- Adjustable handle height
- Hand operated active brake
- Shock absorbing suspension
- Lockable 3-mode swivel front wheel
- Adjustable seat with full recline (infant compatible) to upright
- Adjustable handle height
- Hand operated active brake
- Shock absorbing suspension
- Lockable 3-mode swivel front wheel
- Adjustable seat with full recline (infant compatible) to upright
Product Description
Mountain Buggy Terrain Single Child Jogging Stroller. This is a TRUE jogging stroller in every sense of the word. The Terrain jogging stroller has the features that blow away the competition in every aspect! We carry the entire line of Mountain Buggy strollers and accessories.
Customer Reviews
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful.
By Dorothy Thompson
Before my daughter was born, I spent many hours researching jogging strollers. She is my fourth child, and I've been through several joggers as they have evolved over the last decade. I am a serious runner, who competes regularly in long distance races. So I needed something to keep up with my training program.The Terrain has not disappointed. I have used it regularly with my daughter since she was able to come along for the ride. The front wheel locks in place, but has a small amount of wiggle room for uneven pavement or grass. Other than occasional shaking, when the front wheel needs a moment to restabilize after a bump, the ride is extremely smooth.There are 2 pockets for my water bottles, and plenty of storage underneath for blankets and toys--even the occasional quick trip to the grocery store. You can easily stash a small bag of groceries underneath, or cover up your goods from a splash of rain with the zippered pockets. The handle bar adjusts, so that different drivers can all push comfortably. And for storage, the back wheels pop off with an easy 1-2-3.What's best, and what you won't find in competitors like the Bob, is that the seat reclines fully, so that you can take your little one out before she can sit up (check with your pediatrician of course!). Using the fully flat seat also means that your babe can sleep soundly from a very young age in the comfort of the 5-point harness, and you don't have to worry about the dreaded head droop that can happen when they snooze.Note: I also purchased the carrycot, or bassinet, which attaches quite nicely to the frame, so that I was using the Terrain as soon as baby was born. This was a tremendous addition, as it made walks through the neighborhood a dream. And when baby slept she could do so undisturbed in the very portable and very cozy carry cot.The customer service is also excellent. When I had issues with the front wheel, I contacted MB online, and they wrote back with detailed instructions about how to adjust the tension in the "bush nut cap," so that the ride would be continuously smooth. This is what I learned:The terrain is outfitted with about 5 degrees of play in the front wheel in the locked mode. This intended "play" is designed into the front wheel for a couple of reasons:1. This allows the pusher to manipulate the stroller's direction slightly to keep a straight track on uneven terrain by applying side-pressure to the handlebar. This is also good for making slight arcs in travel to pass slower walkers on a paved path without lifting the front.2. On uneven terrain (all-terrain), a degree of play is needed to keep the stroller tracking straight. Like in all gravity sports (skiing, mountain biking, kayaking, etc.) a fluid and relaxed steering mechanism allows the body-in-motion to better follow the intended vector.Other jogging strollers out there, like the Baby Jogger, use a totally fixed front wheel. This is intended for running on smooth terrain, in a straight line. Whenever ANY manipulation in direction needs to be made, the front wheel will have to be lifted off the ground, an experience that I had with my two previous joggers, which were all made by Baby Jogger.We also tested the Terrain this summer on our cross country driving trip. Not only did it fold up compactly enough so that we could fit it and our four children in our mid-size SUV, it handled the trails in various National Parks like a dream. We took it up and down mountainsides in the Tetons, narrow switch backs in Bryce, and uneven terrain in Zion.If you want a stroller that can tackle any terrain and fold up when you're on the road, the Mountain Buggy Terrain is your best ride.****The only reason that I didn't give the stroller 5 stars, is that they refuse to include the pump with the stroller. It may seem like a small issue, but as you do need to keep the tires fully pumped for a smooth ride, it would make sense for the manufacturer to include the small and relatively inexpensive hand pump in the cost of this pricey stroller.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
By Cassidy
I received my Mountain Buggy Terrain stroller last year and it is now in daily use. There are so many features that I just love about this stroller.1) The handlebar is adjustable to so many positions. My husband is 6'3" and I'm 5'5" and we find it both very comfortable and easy to push.2) It can turn on a dime! It's very, very maneuverable. It seems like a very smooth ride (I imagine, though I've never sat in it - ha!).3) It is so light and easy to get in and out of the car for me (especially compared to another stroller I own).4) The canopy is ingenious! It is not only HUGE but can unsnap from the handlebar side to swivel even lower depending on where the sun is.5) The basket is also very generously-sized and has a zipper mesh cover over the top.6) The harness system is great because it takes one extra step to get the buckle fastened (push the red button while squeezing the sides). This seems perfect for little Houdini kiddoes who figure out how to unbuckle and unstrap themselves.7) The seat reclines quite a bit.8) I appreciate all the storage: cup holders for the kiddo, cup/water bottle holders by the handlebar, undercarriage storage.9) I like that my child is perfectly seated in the seat: they're not sitting so far back that they want to pull forward to see (think: hood ornament).10) The brake system, both foot and hand brake, is very easy to use and very secure. I have another jogger that's more tight and difficult to get into place.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
By rdelozier
I bought this stroller after reading a ton of reviews online and in running magazines. And after multiple discussions with my wife since this stroller is a bit on the pricey side. If you're a runner and you are looking for an excellent stroller this is the one. I usually run with this 3 times a week and love how easy it is to use. It was easy to assemble and is very sturdy. The adjustments are easy to make this a very comfortable stroller for you and you baby. I have ran for 2 hours at a time with my daughter and she has never been uncomfortable or even thrown a fit about being in this stroller for that long. One of the major selling points for me was that newborns can ride in this stroller since it can recline totally flat. Most jogging strollers say a child should be 6 months old. The stroller is very light and rolls easily. We also purchased a fleece pad that goes in the stroller to make it softer and a sun shade to keep the rays off the baby in the morning. All in all this stroller is the peak of the mountain as far as I am concerned. Now on to what has really impressed me about this company. My stroller arrived in sealed packaging and appeared to be in perfect condition. After I assembled the stroller and took it out for a test run I noticed some paint chipping around the front fork. After closer inspection it appeared that my stroller was starting to rust. I contacted New Egg (this is who I bought the stroller through) and they had me contact Mountain Buggy since this was a warranty issue. You do your initial claim online. I had two emails from Mountain Buggy, one a personal email from my claim representative, in about 30 minutes. In about an hour I was contacted by phone to discuss my issue, pictures were sent via email and my claim was finalized. By that evening Mountain Buggy called again to say that I would be receiving a new frame and wheel in the mail within the week. I tried telling the representative that I felt I could just replace the part that was rusted and felt a whole new frame was not necessary. He informed me that they will not replace a part if they feel that average housewife could not replace it with very basic tools. I received my new frame in less than a week. I have been contacted multiple times to make sure all is well with my purchase since and would without a doubt purchase Mountain Buggy items in the future.
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