Indie All Terrain Three Wheel Stroller 09- Ruby

by Bumbleride

Product Features

• Five point adjustable safety harness.
• Universal infant seat adapter and safety belt.
• Dual four position reclining backrests.
• Swivel front wheel with front wheel lock.
• Infant headrest & shoulder pads.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 35 x 12 x 19 inches ; 20 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 50 pounds
• ASIN: B00221PO24
• UPC: 184186000617
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,659 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Product Description

Please note that this item is shipped directly from the manufacturer, and thus will take longer than some items to ship. New for 2009! Bumbleride Indie is not your average jogger. 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. Featured here in a terrific Ruby color, the Indie is sure to please. Jog down city sidewalks or trek through sandy beaches without the clunkiness of a more traditional stroller holding you back. The Indie goes where you need it to. What's new for 2009? NEW one push harness system Redesigned, larger canopy for more sun coverage Redesigned, sleek wheels Basic Features five point adjustable safety harness suitable for infancy and up spacious cargo basket lightweight anodized aluminum frame (only 20 lbs!) adjustable handle from 32"-45" reclining backrest from flat to upright position for a more compact fold infant headrest and shoulder pads swivel front wheel with front wheel lock 12" air inflated tires zip off canopy for maximum sun coverage compatible with a variety of infant seats Recommended to be used with: Graco Safe Seat, Graco Snug Ride, Britax Companion, Peg Perego Primo Viaggio, Combi Centre, Baby Trend Flex-Loc standard accessories: cup holder, rain cover, air pump, jogging strap, infant seat and adapter bar capacity of 45 lbs. For Assembly Instructions, click HERE

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars bumbleride indie vs bob revolution, August 7, 2008

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M. Tseng - See all my reviews
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We had the BOB Revolution for about 10 months but sold it and bought the 2007 Bumbleride Indie in spring 2008. Both strollers have their strengths and weaknesses. The BOB seems really well made, it was extremely easy to assemble out of the the box, and overall felt very solid on smooth or bumpy ground. It also had a huge canopy and a cleverly designed jogging wrist strap that according to the manufacturer, would keep the stroller upright even if you fell splat on your face. Never had the opportunity to test that claim out though. As for the weaknesses, there weren't many - it was a bit tippy when the car seat was attached (reasonable), the reclining mechanism took both hands, it doesn't recline very much, the handlbar was not adjustable (tough for me b/c I'm short), and but the kicker - our son hated it. He would start crying as soon as we placed him near it. We tried for 10 months to get him to like it - bought all the accessories, padded it up - no success. Never did figure out why he didn't like it - I think he just couldn't see much because the sides are really deep, and there's also no back support, just the canvas backing, so his back was always hunched.

Onto the Indie. It has a lot of features but overall it doesn't feel very sturdy. It creaks and squeaks. Ours came broken out of the box (stuck handlebar) and was a pain to put together - it's not hard, but which parent wants to spend more than 5 min. putting anything together? I actually didn't put it together right apparently and on our first test drive the wheels kept falling off the stroller! I called Cust. Serv and they talked me through it.

Cust. Serv. also sent me a new frame because the stuck handlebar was not fixable. So, after putting the darn thing together again (this time it was even more of a pain because I had to strip the fabric off the old one and stick it on the new one), everything works and we're actually quite happy.

The best things about the bumbleride indie - a) LIGHT, b) adjustable foot rest, c) giant, easily accessible basket, d) comes with a foot muff, bumper bar, car seat adapter, d) adjustable handlbar, e) pretty good sized canopy, f) reasonably priced for what you get. What I don't like is that there's nowhere to for our son to lean his head, and he can pull the canopy up and down as he pleases. I also find it cumbersome to fold, but it's pretty compact once it's folded up (there are straps that keep it folded, and a carrying handle too).

The Indie is less tippy than the BOB, probably because the back two wheels are wider apart. It doesn't roll as smoothly as the BOB (but the BOB had two 16'' wheels in the back where the Indie has two 12'' wheels in the back), but it seems more comfy. If you're going to use the stroller strictly for jogging (trail or road), I'd get the BOB. But, if you're going to use it for everyday outings, I'd probably get the Indie. The Indie does fine for slow or medium speed jogging even with the front wheel unlocked; I've not used it for serious race training. I didn't like the BOB for jogging but only because the handlebar was too high for me, and you really notice that when you're jogging.

I've given the Indie 4 stars - probably would have given 3.5 if that was an option. I'd give it a 2 for quality but a 5 for the bells and whistles and weight. I think if I were to do it all over again, I'd probably get a travel system, a bike trailer/stroller, and an umbrella stroller - but not the BOB or Indie. Cheers.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE this stroller!, September 26, 2008

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E. Lacey (Los Angeles, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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We purchased the Bumbleride Indie last December before the birth of our baby, and it was definitely one of the best baby purchases we made. We did extensive research on strollers, going into multiple stores and test driving all the offerings. We were looking for a stroller that had the smooth ride and modern design of something like the Bugaboo, but without the price tag. In my opinion, the Bumbleride Indie represents the best value for your dollar in strollers. This thing is a wonder!

During the first several months of our baby's life we used the Indie with the Graco Snugride car seat attached to it. It's really easy to attach the car seat bar and strap the seat to the stroller. When he was big enough, we put him in the stroller without the car seat. I take my son on a walk every day in our urban neighborhood, over rough sidewalks, curbs and exposed tree roots. The Indie sails over these things. The inflatable tires provide such a smooth ride. I go walking with a friend who has an Orbit, and the Orbit is forever catching on uneven sidewalk while my Indie has no trouble. When I pop into the local coffee shop, I can navigate the stroller easily with one hand while opening doors. It's extremely maneuverable. The cup holder is fantastic and allows me to take my coffee to go. I also take the Indie to the local market and there's plenty of room for my groceries underneath the seat. Another excellent feature is the sun cover, which extends very far forward and even unzips to provide an extra range of protection if you need it.

Folding and transporting this stroller is easy. The Indie only weighs 20 lbs., which was one of the big selling points for us. It is a cinch to fold down and lift into the trunk of a car. We have a hybrid with a smallish trunk, and the Indie fits in there just fine. We've taken this stroller just about everywhere and love how easy it is to transport.

Not only does this stroller perform beyond my expectations, but it looks fantastic. I get stopped constantly on the street by people who want to know about this stroller. It's definitely stylish.

Oh, and if you ever have questions about your Indie, I've found Bumbleride's customer service to be amazingly helpful. I've called them twice-- once because I accidentally pulled out one of the grommets on the seat fabric. Once because I had a question about whether I could and should grease the wheels. Both times my calls were answered by an actual person within moments and my questions answered politely and helpfully. In the first case, Bumbleride sent me new fabric for the seat immediately, FOR FREE and overnight, even though it had really been my fault in pulling out the grommet. Rarely have I encountered customer service as wonderful as this. So, I cannot recommend this stroller and this brand highly enough. We are so pleased with our purchase.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful stroller, September 4, 2008

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K.Mathews "westmama" (Portland, OR United States) - See all my reviews

I am so shocked that not all these reviews aren't 5 stars. We love this stroller. My baby is now 9 months old and we have been using it since day one. Our family is very active with running and hiking and I am very impressed with this stroller.

For light jogging purposes (3-5 miles is all I do) on the street and trail it is great. The rain flap works great, we never used the infant car seat attachment (we "babywear" a lot, so the car seat stayed in car). I will admit the directions to put it together weren't that easy to follow, but customer service with Bumble Ride is very friendly. The canopy works well and covers a lot, sometimes the sun is just in the wrong spot to cover completely.

I walk to the grocery store a lot too. I can fit a large grocery bag in the base and a six pack of beer.

And most important my baby loves it. He loves the pattern on the inside (we have the red stroller), he just chills and almost always falls asleep.