Bumbleride Indie Stroller

by Bumbleride

• 100% Polyester
• Bumbleride Indie is suitable for infancy and up with standard infant headrest and shoulder pads, jogging strap and cup holder, 12" air inflated tires with 360 degree swivel front wheel with inline locking option for light jogging, Multi-adjustable handle height, backrest and footrest with flat position for sleeping babies, Oversized canopy with SPF 45 UV lining for maximum sun coverage, Lightweight, anodized aluminum frame construction with an easy, compact fold and spacious cargo basket

Product Description

Color: Seagrass

From the Manufacturer

Bumbleride is reshaping baby mobility in a way to flow seamlessly into your modern lifestyle. Whether navigating the city pavement or cruising the parks and beaches, Bumbleride allows you and your little one to enjoy a secure and comfortable ride. Bumbleride believes that modern parents are looking for a stroller that is not simply functional, but fits their lifestyle as well. Bumbleride Indie is not your average all-terrain stroller. Weighing a slim 20 lbs., Indie combines the off-road ability of a multi-terrain stroller with the lean agility of an urban jogger and features a 360 degree swiveling front wheel with forward and rear facing locking positions. Indie is suitable for newborns and toddlers using a multi-adjustable reclining backrest. Ready to tackle any terrain, Indie comes standard with rear suspension, a height-adjustable handle, large storage basket and removable cup holder. Indie also has an optional universal car seat adapter bar that is compatible with the following infant car seats: Graco Snugride, Graco Snugride 32, Graco Snugride 35, Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30, Chicco Keyfit 30, Combi Shuttle, Baby Trend Flex Loc, Britax Chaperone.

Product Description

Bumbleride is reshaping baby mobility in a way to flow seamlessly into your modern lifestyle. Whether navigating the city pavement or cruising the parks and beaches, Bumbleride allows you and your little one to enjoy a secure and comfortable ride. Bumbleride believes that modern parents are looking for a stroller that is not simply functional, but fits their lifestyle as well. Bumbleride Indie is not your average all-terrain stroller. Weighing a slim 20 pounds, Indie combines the off-road ability of a multi-terrain stroller with the lean agility of an urban jogger and features a 360 degree swiveling front wheel with forward and rear facing locking positions. Indie is suitable for newborns and toddlers using a multi-adjustable reclining backrest. Ready to tackle any terrain, Indie comes standard with rear suspension, a height-adjustable handle, large storage basket and removable cup holder. Indie is also compatible with the following infant car seats: Graco Snugride, Graco Snugride 32, Graco Snugride 35, Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30, Chicco Keyfit 30, Combi Shuttle, Baby Trend Flex Loc, Britax Chaperone, Maxi Cosi (adapter sold separately).

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 35 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved my Bumbleride February 29, 2012

By Ask Chavi

Color Name:Ruby

I owned the Bumbleride Indie for a year and a half. My husband made me sell it when my second child was born because we had to get a double stroller. It was a really sad day when I sold it and I still miss it a lot. Here were the things I LOVED about the Bumbleride Indie:

-Completely flat recline makes it compatible for a newborn - no adapter necessary! My daughter was able to sleep soundly in the stroller many times. I also used the stroller as a changing table when I was on the go.

-HUGE canopy. The Bumbleride Indie canopy is one of the largest on the market. When the seat is inclined the canopy can be pushed down to almost shield the child completely.

-Adjustable footrest - I kept the footrest up when my baby was young and even attached the "bassinet" flaps. As she grew I was able to put the footrest down.

-Huge Basket - I crammed groceries, diaper bags, and even laundry into this amazing basket.

-Amazing air filled tires - the three wheel design made it so easy to push. The air tires were truly all terrain and could tackle grass, bumpy roads and I could easily get up and down sidewalk curbs without a worry. Easy to bump up and down stairs even with my daughter on board.

Appearance - It is a very attractive stroller and the bright color was always an attention grabber.

Seat - padded and comfortable yet firm and supported

Accessories - Love that it came with the Bumper bar/car seat adapter and rain cover and cup holder!

Break was easy to use and effective.

My friend owned a matching Indie and had the carrycot (bassinet) and I will admit that the Bumbleride looks absolutely gorgeous as a pram and got loads of compliments.

Bumbleride makes cool accessories like the footmuff and snack tray (sold separately)

Now for the Cons:
It folded kind of large and awkwardly. It does not have a compact fold, so it would take up at least half of my trunk. Wheels were easy to remove which helped a little bit. Also, since its a three wheel design the fold is a little uneven which makes it a little awkward to carry, but the carry strap helped a lot.

When I was a new mom I found it heavy at just over 20 lbs, but as I got stronger from lifting my kid I began to be able to throw it in and out of my car with ease. Stroller weight is after all, relative.

Strap recline was kind of annoying. It would take two hands to put the seat into an incline position while child was sleeping or sitting which meant you had to stop pushing to do it. It would be nice to see a one hand recline design.

Seat does not have a 90 degrees seat recline like some of the designer strollers on the market, but while my child was in that stage of wanting to be completely upright, she was able to hold onto the bumper bar to sit more forward.

Air tires had a few flats. There were times when my tires got really low on air and I didn't have the pump with me, so it was hard to push. Also, one of my wheels went completely flat after the year warranty was over so I had to purchase a new wheel from Bumbleride.

Adjustable handle was appropriate for me at 5'8'' and my husband at 5'10'' but might be short for anyone taller than that, so telescoping or a longer handle could be nice.

It is really complicated to remove the fabric in order to wash it. Also, after washing I think it shrunk a little bit and I had a hard time putting it back on the stroller frame without a lot of effort.

Now I own the Britax B-Ready because we needed a double stroller and since it can be a single or double my husband wanted to sell our Indie to cover the cost. There are few things I like on the B-Ready more.. maybe just the fact that you can snap in a car seat easily front or rear facing, a bassinet or a toddler seat rear facing. For moms that want to see their babies, I suggest using the car seat adapter bar on the Indie, it works great and gets the desired effect. The Bumbleride is so much lighter than the B-Ready and the tires on the Indie are SO MUCH better than the Britax. The actual stroller frame seems much heavier on the B-Rready, but I suppose its necessary since it can carry a total of 90 lbs of children while the Indie can only carry 40 or 45 lbs of one child... I was able to sell my Indie for $300 a year and a half after purchase, even though it was a 2010 model and the 2012 versions were rolling out. It really maintained its value as I stored it indoors. I wish I could have kept my Indie because if I had the B-Ready and the Indie side by side in my house and had the opportunity to go on a walk with just one child.. hands down I would choose the Indie.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great multi-terrain jogging stroller April 11, 2012

By HiFromVA

Color Name:Lava

I have been jogging with this stroller for over a year now. It was the key to my 50lb+ post-natal weight loss. I first used it when my daughter was 5 weeks old with her Chicco Keyfit 30 infant carseat, which fit into the Bumbleride back-facing (no extra kit needed) so I was able to keep an eye on her. Since then I have jogged with it roughly 2x a week for about an hour on the sidewalks and paved trails around my house. It is still in like new shape and I have had no problems with it. I am not a competitive runner and I don't time my miles, so performance at high speeds was not a major consideration for me (otherwise I would have probably gotten a BOB, but I didn't want the fixed front wheel). I love that the front wheel can be set to swivel or lock in place -- I leave mine free to swivel because there are lots of turns in the trails next to my house. This stroller is good for jogging on uneven paved surfaces/sidewalks or paved trails that have leaves or other random debris. The thick, inflated wheels provide a good cushion when hitting bumps. I am 6'0" tall, and the adjustable handle bar enabled me to find just the right height for my arms (I tend to run with just one hand on the bar, it turns that easily). The stroller collapses well and fits in the trunk of my Honda Civic. My daughter is now 15 months, and she loves riding in this and putting her feet up on the foot bar and "lounging". Overall, this stroller enabled me to get exercise during the work week while my husband was busy in night school. I highly recommend this to any parent who is looking for a sturdy multi-terrain stroller for regular jogging. The only maintenance I have had to do is pump up the tires every now and then (pump included). The water bottle holder is another useful accessory that is included.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars NOT a jogging stroller April 4, 2012

By Mamafoosa

Color Name:Lava

Bumbleride markets the Indie as an "Urban Jogger" and states it can be used for jogging a few miles per week. After just a couple months of light jogging with my Indie, I started having issues. Now, after just a year, it shakes horribly. Bumbleride does have AMAZING customer service though as they have been working with me to fix the issues (they've sent out a new back axles, new wheels, and finally a new frame - so they do get 5 stars for customer service!). If you're not using this as a jogging stroller, you will love it. If you jog at all, get the Bob.