Baby Jogger City Mini GT Single Stroller

by Baby Jogger

• 47% Nylon/43% Polyester/8% Polyurethane Foam/2% TPU
• Baby jogger patented quick-fold technology allows you to fold your stroller with one hand
• Adjustable handlebar accommodates users of all heights
• 8.5" forever-air tires provide a smooth, comfortable ride over any terrain with front wheel suspension and lockable swivel front wheel for long distance strolling
• Padded seat reclines to a near flat position with mesh seat top and retractable weather cover
• Large multi-position sun canopy with peek-a-boo window

Product Description

Color: Shadow/Green | Size: One Size

From the Manufacturer

The City Mini GT takes compact, all-terrain mobility to the next level. Its easy to use design makes it perfect for all day excursions in the urban jungle and weekend adventures off the beaten path. The City Mini GT features patented quick-fold technology with removable auto-lock to keep stroller closed when folded, accessory mounting bracket, a hand-operated parking brake and an adjustable handlebar to accommodate users of all heights. The 8.5" quick-release forever-air wheels feature sealed ball bearings, front wheel suspension and the front wheel can be locked into place for long distance strolling. The plush padded seat, with additional structure and support, reclines to a near flat position in one step and features a vented seat top to increase airflow within the stroller with a retractable weather cover. Additionally the City Mini GT offers a roomy seat with an extended seat back and foot well to accommodate taller children. Also featured is a large adjustable sun canopy with peek-a-boo windows, an adjustable five-point safety harness with shoulder pads and buckle cover, large and easy to access under seat basket and seat back storage compartment. The City Mini GT is the next generation in all-terrain strolling from Baby Jogger with all the safety and style you'd expect. Maximum weight capacity of the City Mini GT is 50 pounds. The City Mini GT is not intended for jogging.

Product Description

The City Mini GT takes compact, all-terrain mobility to the next level. Its easy to use design makes it perfect for all day excursions in the urban jungle and weekend adventures off the beaten path. The City Mini GT features patented quick-fold technology with removable auto-lock to keep stroller closed when folded, accessory mounting bracket, a hand-operated parking brake and an adjustable handlebar to accommodate users of all heights. The 8.5" quick-release forever-air wheels feature sealed ball bearings, front wheel suspension and the front wheel can be locked into place for long distance strolling. The plush padded seat, with additional structure and support, reclines to a near flat position in one step and features a vented seat top to increase airflow within the stroller with a retractable weather cover. Additionally the City Mini GT offers a roomy seat with an extended seat back and foot well to accommodate taller children. Also featured is a large adjustable sun canopy with peek-a-boo windows, an adjustable five-point safety harness with shoulder pads and buckle cover, large and easy to access under seat basket and seat back storage compartment. The City Mini GT is the next generation in all-terrain strolling from Baby Jogger with all the safety and style you'd expect. Maximum weight capacity of the City Mini GT is 50 pounds. The City Mini GT is not intended for jogging.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

311 of 313 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars (UPDATED NOV 2012) Great compromise between size of City Mini and features of City Elite! March 19, 2012

By Kristal

Color Name:Shadow/Green|Size Name:One Size

*** Please visit the end of this review for my latest updates ***

My husband and I originally could not decide between the Baby Jogger City Mini Single Stroller, Blue/Gray and the Baby Jogger City Elite Single Stroller, Green Sport. We loved the extra features of the Elite (e.g. higher weight limit, better tires suited for more varied terrain, and the handbrake), but read several reviews from people who felt that the Elite was sometimes just a little too big to comfortably navigate certain spaces. Yet while the Mini had the size advantage and was more lightweight, we just didn't find it to maneuver quite as smoothly as the Elite.

Happily, the City Mini GT was announced before we made our decision, as this stroller combines most of the advantages we liked about each stroller into a single one. Here is a brief rundown of how the City Mini GT compares on some of the things that mattered to us:

WEIGHT LIMIT
City Elite (CE): 75 lbs
City Mini (CM): 50 lbs
City Mini GT (CMGT): 65 lbs

STROLLER WEIGHT
CE: 26.2 lbs - This one was a little heavy to me
CM: 16.8 lbs - So light!
CMGT: 20.9 lbs - Definitely a noticeable difference over the Mini, but I can still lift it comfortably

WHEELS
CE: 12" 'Forever-air' tires - A dream to push, suited for all-terrain
CM: 8" EVA wheels - Okay, but not nearly as smooth to me as the other two and not meant for all-terrain
CMGT: 8.5" 'Forever-air' tires - Much closer to the smoothness of the City Elite, suited for all-terrain

SIZE (L X W X H)
CE: 47x26.5x33-46
CM: 39.5x24x41.5
CMGT: 44x24.5x30-43.5 - This stroller looks and feels longer than the Mini, but not quite as hulking as the Elite. I'm happy with this as a middle ground.

MAXIMUM HEAD HEIGHT:
CE: 26"
CM: 23"
CMGT: 26"

BRAKE SYSTEM
CE: Handbrake on the side - Much easier to me than the footbrake
CM: Footbrake on the back of the stroller
CMGT: Handbrake on the side

OTHER NOTES
CE: Good padding, good magnetic closures on the peek-a-boo windows and vents
CM: So-so padding, velcro closures
CMGT: Good padding, velcro closures on windows/vents (the one thing I don't like!), adjustable handlebar, redesign of storage basket with the deeper U-Bar makes it easier to access the space (though this may be on all models)

FINAL THOUGHTS
In the end, you have to decide which features are most important to you. If space or cost are the biggest factors, the Mini may still be your best option. However, if you are stuck between the two ends of the spectrum for reasons similar to mine, I highly recommend the GT over both of the other models.

I really like the City line of strollers, especially given how easy mine was to assemble (unfold, attach tires and canopy, DONE!), and how solid it is. I also love the quick-fold feature that is on all of the strollers. Hope this helps you make your decision!

JULY 2012 UPDATE: After using the stroller for a few months, I experienced the same front wheel locking issue that others have reported. The mechanism that holds the lock down (in the OFF position) stopped working, so the front wheel would lock at random. I called Baby Jogger and they were able to ship a new wheel to me overnight, which I appreciate. However, I have downgraded my review by one star based on this problem. I will update this review again in a few months to report back on whether or not the replacement wheel holds up.

NOVEMBER 2012 UPDATE: No problems with the replacement wheel I received over the summer and I still find it GREAT on all kinds of terrain, but I am disappointed by another aspect of the stroller design. While it is so easy to fold, I sometimes find it a little cumbersome when trying to open it.

Here's the problem: First, the best way to hold the stroller to unfold it isn't immediately apparent to most of my family members. Some of them put it on its side to try and pry it apart, while most others put it upside down (with handlebar and wheels facing up, and the curved plastic joint on the ground). The latter position would make it really easy to open because you would have a free hand to unfasten the loose clip that holds both pieces together, but this means that the plastic joint (where the City Mini GT logo is on the sides of the stroller) gets scuffed up very easily. It's even worse because this piece is so visible when the stroller is in use. Also, I have had some fabrics catch on the scuffs while I was putting my son in the seat. A sturdier material here -- why not rubber like the handle? -- would have negated this.

With that being said, here is the best method I have found to open the stroller without scuffing it. Hold it by the 'Fold' seat handle with one hand. With the other, try to loosen the locking clip. Next, use your second hand to grab the handlebar and pull away from the seat. Most of the time, this gets the stroller to open easily, though sometimes the locking clip engages again (which is avoided when turning the whole thing upside down).

46 of 48 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Stroller for an active family - UPDATED 8/2012 March 28, 2012

By DesignMama

Color Name:Shadow/Bamboo| Size Name:One Size|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is my third baby and probably my 6th stroller, but I think I love this one the most. I needed a stroller that would keep up with my active family. My boys are in t-ball and we have vacations planned for the beach, DC and Disney World so I wanted a stroller that would be great on all kinds of surfaces... grass, gravel, sand, sidewalks, etc. I almost got the original City Mini, but when I saw the GT model was going to be released I waited b/c it had everything I wanted in a stroller, mainly the all-terrain wheels. It was worth the wait.

The stroller is a dream to push. It glides. The adjustable handle is great b/c my husband is 6 foot 4. The basket in the GT is much easier to access than the original City Mini and I like that it locks when it closes. The visor is so big - it's wonderful. It provides a ton of coverage so she will be well protected from the sun. And the seat is very plush and comfy. My 6 1/2 month old daughter loves the stroller. The seat is also very large and can even accommodate my 4 year old who is 40 pounds and 43 inches. This is a stroller that will last a long time because it will be comfortable for older toddlers as well.

The fold is so easy. It's the one thing that sets the Baby Joggers apart from the others. I can literally hold my daughter in one hand and fold and pick up the stroller with the other. The fold is compact too for a stroller of it's size. It will easily fit in any trunk.

The only cons would be that the GT model is a little heavier than the original and that the color selection could be better. I would have loved to see this with a purple trim. But, the Bamboo Yellow is nice and different.

This stroller was worth the price tag. It's well made, will last a long time, and can pretty much accommodate any situation you need.

UPDATED August 2012 -

We've used this stroller for a few months now. I still like it, but there are a few things I'm disappointed in.

1) I too had the wheel lock issue, but customer service sent me a new one right away.

2) Because the insides are exposed when folded, the black plastic wears VERY easily and that bugs me. The black plastic on the rounded parts that fold and on the part where the wheel attaches all have scuffs, scraps and dents. And that is just from putting it in my van or resting it on the ground to open it. We haven't used it really heavily yet and I was expecting it to wear better for a $350 stroller. Baby Jogger should do something to protect this area so it's A) not rough on little fingers and B) wears better so it stays looking nice. I shouldn't have to put a blanket or towel around my stroller in the back of my van to prevent it from getting scuffed up. I've had MANY strollers and never had this problem before.

3) The fabric marks easily. I have two spots that I have no idea what happened to cause them. I wiped it down several times and they are still there. My daughter doesn't eat in the stroller yet so it's not from food. My guess is rubbing against another hard surface when stored. Again - you think at this price point you'd be dealing with something that can take a beating but I have to be very delicate and cautious with the stroller to keep it nice.

4) The wheels do give a smoother ride than plastic, but they don't fair any better in grass, gravel or sand than a regular stroller. This is one of the main reasons I got this stroller vs the regular City Mini... the all-terrain wheels.

While I still like the stroller, I don't love it as much. I probably could have gotten away with the 2011 City Mini and saved myself $200.

Also, I was able to turn it into a 3 point harness. There are loops in the back of the seat in the corners. I attached the shoulder hooks to them and I have a working 3pt harness. This allows my daughter to sit up and hold onto the try to look out the stroller.

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Only Stroller You Will Need! April 17, 2012

By Rebecca

Color Name:Black/Shadow|Size Name:One Size

I have owned a City Mini and City Elite and loved both for different reasons, but neither was great at everything. They City Mini is the perfect indoor stroller, but I didn't like walks outside with it - even on relatively even pavement. The Elite handled outside walks like a dream, but was a little bulky to take indoors places. The GT is the almost perfect hybrid between the two strollers. It has the compactness of the Mini, but the nicer features of the Elite (most importantly the all terrain wheels and adjustable handlebar).

They increased the seat back in this model (compared to City Mini) and head room in the process, which is great. My 37" tall 3.5 year old has plenty of room to grow and still fit under the canopy. I see her being able to use this easily for another 2 years. The Elite still has the most headroom, but being that we can get to 5 years old in this stroller, is not a big deal. There are some features that I love on the Elite that are absent from this GT model that I would have LOVED to see. The magnetic windows were so nice on my elite. The GT still has the same loud velcro, which with my 3 year old is a non issue, but would be important with a baby who you don't want to wake up to peek in on! I also would have loved to see the side vent windows that the Elite has just to get some more air moving in there, especially in the summer. The other thing that the GT doesn't have that the 2011 and prior model Elites did was the ability to remove the shoulder straps entirely and have a simple 3 pt. harness. With an infant, you obviously want a 5 pt. harness, but with an older child, they don't want to be strapped completely down and I have to clip the shoulder straps to the little clips on each side of the seat in order to make it a sort of rigged 3 pt. harness. It works ok, but leaves a lot of extra straps that don't need to be there if they had made the harnesses more like the Elites. (Note: They took this feature away on the 2012 elite and you have to cut off the straps if you want a 3 pt. harness).

Although it says do not hang bags from handlebar, I have always been able to (from my reg. City Mini and now the GT) without an issue. I am able to hang my relatively stuffed, large purse via stroller straps on the handlebar with NO child in it, and it doesn't tip over. Now a super heavy, huge diaper bag with a newborn in the stroller, I probably wouldn't do. But you should be able to hang most bags from the stroller without an issue. I assume the warning is more of a liability thing on BJ's end more then anything.

All in all, this is a great stroller for the price. They fixed a lot of my complaints in the City Mini with the GT. However, I wish they had really incorporated all of the nice Elite features into this GT (and perhaps just get rid of the Elite?). I would have definitely paid more on the GT to have the magnetic windows, side vents, and the option for a 3 pt. harness.

Also, a note to those frustrated with the Baby Jogger parent console and price, check out the Diono Buggy Buddy. It is way cheaper and works MUCH better, in my opinion. I used ours (when Diono was Sunshine Kids) on our old Mini, Elite, and now I have it on our GT and it is perfect! Much more space then BJ's option and it fits nicer too for a fraction of the price.