Having a very clear idea of what you want in a stroller is absolutely vital before buying. Strollers fulfill very different purposes and to avoid dissappointment you need to know what you want. If you are looking for a stroller which can be front and rear facing, can be used from infancy and that is durable then the Bumbleride Flyer will meet your needs. If you are looking for a compact, lightweight stroller you would be better considering the Bumbleride Flite.
The Bumbleride Flyer has many features that make it a great standard stroller. Below is a discussion around some of these features, as well as a few issues that could be improved. Hopefully this will help you to choose the correct stroller for your family.
Features:
Weight: The Bumbleride Flyer is made from lightweight aluminum and weights about 19 lbs. This is actually quite light for a standard stroller. It can carry a weight of up to 45 lbs. It folds into a fairly compact unit – smaller than some other standard strollers but will still take trunk space. It can stand upright for storage when folded.
Adjustability: There are many features on this standard stroller that make it adjustable. This to me this is important as it enables you as a family to customise your stroller to meet your needs. The feature which I think makes this stroller stand out from some of its competitiors is the flip handle. By simply flipping the handle bar and adjusting 2 bars near the seat the stroller allows your child to change the direction he or she is facing. If they want to face the world they can and if they are niggling or you want to see them its a quick, few second flip and they are facing the other direction. Many strollers require that you take the seat portion out of the stroller and turn it around, which can become cumbersome. To me this is one of, if not the best feature of the Bumbleride flyer.
Other adjustable features are that the seat reclines into four positions, allowing an infant to lie flat as well as providing various sleeping positions for toddlers. The footrest also adjusts to various positions making it suitable for children of different heights. The handle bar adjusts to heights between 32 and 45 inches. This allows for dad, mom and other caregivers to change the height of the bar to make it most comfortable. The removable and adjustable bumper bar allows infant seats to be used with the Bumbleride Flyer. You can securely place your infant seat against the bumper bar, thereby getting the functionality of a travel system, without the cost.
The Bumbleride Flyer has a great canopy. It offers UV protection. Part of the canopy zips open to give air flow on hot days.
Safety: The Bumbleride Flyer has a quick release, five point harness for maximum safety for your child. The bumper bar that can be used for toddlers.
Storage: I am a mother of three children and storage was always one of my biggest concerns when choosing strollers. The storage compartment in the Bumbleride Flyer is great. It is big and easily accessible. As far as I am concerned a must!.
Extras: The Bumbleride Flyer comes with a raincover and a cup holder. There are many accessories that can be purchaed with the stroller that add versatility and are not too expensive. Some of these are the snack pack, foot muff and the carry cot.
The fabric on this stroller is removable and so can be washed which we all know is a bonus when the users of the stroller are generally pretty messy. You can also purchase additional covers and mix and match your stroller colors.
Something to consider:
The biggest complication about this stroller I believe comes from it not be used correctly. There are many reviews where people are frustrated by the wheel system. Because of the flip handle feature the wheels that are ‘driving’ the stroller change according to which side the handle is. Each wheel locks independently and you need to adjust the locking of the wheels when you move the handle. There are specific instructions on this when you purchase the stroller and if you follow them correctly you will not have a problem with the streering but if you do not use the looking system correctly this stroller will be a nightmare.
