Customer Reviews

Tike Tech Double T Stroller - Blue

5 star:		(16)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(4)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

This is a great stroller!

*Folds quickly & Compactly (* when folding, after side clips are unclipped & side plastic braces flipped up, give a quick slight tug on black plastic piece on front side of stroller inbetween the seats if needed)
-states to remove basket underneath when folding up- I don't to save time, I just push the basket up from below carefully when folding & it still folds easily (it did come folded in box with basket on)

*Side wheels pop off with push of a button & front wheel is a quick release
* seats fully adjustable- works great when the kids just want to nap
*pockets on sides of canopy & BACK OF SEATS!
* roomy removable basket underneath * fits through standard doorways
* came with a great quality rain shield!!! Comes in handy! You can even leave it attached to the top of canopy & roll it up on rainy looking days so all you have to do is roll down & snap under below footrests. Either way- it's much easier to attach than the other rainshields I've used on other strollers.

We use it all the time- for walking, jogging, & blading with the kids- (works well at the beach/& on rough terrain too). Smooth ride, easy set up, folds well. Plenty of room to grow! I have a 2 1/2 y/o & 8 m/o that I fit in here no problem. I had bought another jogger before this & my daughter didn't fit in it well at only 20 months! Now with the Double Trouble, my sister was so impressed she bought one too & she has ages 6, 4, & 2 y/o. Very lightweight- I use it a lot & it seems quite durable. I'm very satisfied with purchase (from barebabies.com) I even bought the seat inserts that I like too. The baby fits better with the insert & I use the inserts in my WIKE Moonlight too- works really great!!!
*not ideal for something like shopping at the mall though- unless you have a lot of room there...
* To keep the canopy from folding back when windy (doesn't lock & I like to blade a lot) I put a cheap window roller shade in each side of the canopy zippered pockets)
It's supposed to fit up to approx. 6 yrs. My youngest was about 5 months when we first put her in it with the insert- worked great. Oh- & one day it was very windy- I had the back brake on & the baby strapped in (Thank goodness!) the stroller tipped over backwards from all the wind (she was little then) with her in it when I was putting her older sister in the car.- She was upside down hanging in the straps- and secure. She was fine. Always buckle them in! What a scare!

Simply ... Fantastic !!!

The TIKE TECH DOUBLE TROUBLE is simply a fabulous stroller. We have the single ROADSTER and now just love the double. It is so light, easy to push, and the rain cover is a great addition. This stroller is the perfect size! Not to bulky and yet, still very roomy for our children. Very easy to maneuver, and it fits through most single doors - what a pleasant surprise. With plenty of storage space, seats that individually recline and an aluminum frame, the DOUBLE TROUBLE gets 5 stars!!!!

We're not really into jogging, but needed a stroller that could handle gravel or dirt paths, since most of the parks and recreational places in our area don't have paved paths. I really like the large storage area under the seats and it even has pockets behind each seat. The handle bar is comfortable to grip and the stroller rides very smoothly. The stroller also fits very nicely, once it's folded up, into the back of our Ford Escape. Also, it's very easy to fold up and easy to load. We are very happy with this stroller.

We are not big on running, but we are very active. We love to go to the beach and out for long walks.
The double trouble is exactly what we were looking for. However, we did have some questions that we wanted answered before we purchased the stroller. So,we emailed the tike tech people and we were very impressed with the customer service. Customer service is very important to us, especially when it comes to baby products. The double trouble is roomy, lightweight, easy to push and appears to be quite durable. The deluxe cover is also a great addition. The only complaint is that we wanted to purchase some of the tike tech padded inserts and we were forced to look elsewhere. Good stroller, at an affordable price + excellent customer service = Five stars !

I have a toddler and newborn, and walk a lot, so I wanted to get a double jogger stroller that would handle the bumps on my neighborhood sidewalks and also other treks.

Pros:
*Nice and high - perfect for tall people like my husband and me
*Seats are straight - with the Expedition stroller, the seats tilt inward and are really weird - my daughter was NOT a fan when we tested it out at the store
*Good protection in front/harness is good
*Lots of storage space in baskets, and lots of little pockets on canopy

Cons:
*Not a swiveling stroller! This is my BIGGEST beef with the stroller, and, frankly, with the selection at Babies R Us. I've seen double joggers that swivel on other websites (Schwinn makes a great one), but since I was buying this with gift cards, I was limited to the TWO that Babies R Us carries. A single stroller that doesn't swivel is one thing, but when you double the weight it makes steering even more difficult! I had my daughter and niece in it, and together they weigh about 80lbs, and it wasn't much fun to pop the front wheel up in order to turn! I guess if you're walking mostly straightaways that isn't much of a problem, but it's really very annoying. Almost to the point where I have considered returning it...but again, there's the issue of this being the best I can get off of the BRU website.
*Seat Height - my daugther is only 2.5, and although she's tall for her age, her head hits the canopy when it's down!
*The seat is open at the back when reclined - I read other reviews that mentioned this and didn't realize how bad it was until I saw it for myself. A child really can, pretty easily, climb out the back of the stroller. And it doesn't take them very long to figure out that it's really fun to flip over and stick their heads out the back.

If I had to do it over again, and didn't have to use gift cards for this purchase, I would definitely have gone with the Schwinn Safari double stroller. It's less expensive and a much easier stroller to maneuver (I tried out my friend's so I know this first-hand).

I recently purchased the maroon version of this stroller in January for a trip with my 2.5 year and 4 month old kids. I did a lot of researching double stroller and/or alternatives to single strollers (i.e. kiddy boards) as well as writing to the company to ask some questions. Since I live in Alaska and need to fly out to visit family - I wanted something that I could travel with and use as jogging/outdoor stroller. Here are some things you might like to know:

PROS:
* It really does fit through a standard doorway - we were all amazed!
* My kids love to ride in it and sleep! The reclining seats are faboulous!!! I put a head support in the seat for the baby and she did great!
* The rain canopy that comes with it works well but doesn't fold very well on the top - you just have to pile it up or take off completely once it stops raining.
* The stroller responded very well with a full load and gear. It also was well balanced with just one kid in the stroller - no tipping or pulling to one side.
* The wheels come off very easily.
* The simple folding mechanism is great.
* Overall I'm impressed with the workmanship and the company. They responded very quickly to all my questions.

Cons:
* Even though it doesn't have a drink/parent tray - the pockets can hold water bottles, etc... and I just hung a bag on back handle.
* The top canopy is short towards the rear....Since my two year old is little this wasn't a big issue...but could be if you have a tall kid.
* It does take up room - we have a Subaru Outback and it can fit in back with wheels on/folded - but it's tight. Works better to have wheels off.

Final thoughts:
I recommend you purchase the stroller bag (from other sites) for traveling with the stroller - keeps the stroller together and has great strapes for hauling the stroller. Plus you can stuff other gear into the bag and still be under the 50 pound rule at the airport :)

We got a lot of use out of this stroller in a short period. Because it doesn't have lots of plastic parts - we've been able to use it in the cold and on snow plowed streets as well. I look forward to getting several years of use out of it and selling my single jogging stroller.

I walk an hour a day using my Double Trouble stroller and my toddler and newborn seem to look forward to the walks as much as I do. I also have a single jogger by Baby Jogger, but I find myself using my double stroller even when I'm just pushing one.
The Tike Tech Double Stroller stands taller than most jogging strollers which is easier to push for those of us who are tall, especially if you're on roller blades. However, the bar is adjustable for those who don't need the extra height.
Another nice feature is the adjustable seat safety bar which I haven't seen on other strollers. My toddler loves holding onto it.
My personal favorite features are the multiple storage compartments and the smooth ride. This stroller is wonderful for jogging, walking, exercising, and trips to the beach or zoo. However, as others have said, it isn't ideal for trips to the mall. If you intend to purchase a stroller for outdoor recreational use, I highly recommend this stroller.

I decided to purchase this stroller after testing our neighbors. Our street is full of parents with babies and on Sundays the street looks like a stroller racing track. That was great for me and my wife. We were able to see and test many strollers as they all seem to be on our street and in the area. I was lucky to push some other brands that are more expensive and I must say this stroller just felt better then the other strollers we tested. This stroller is fully loaded with all the features a parent and child could ask for. I especially like the individual lower recline feature. The stroller rolls with such ease and the rain cover being included is a great idea as they cost around [...] which takes the base price up on many other strollers. Our little guy's both a year old now (they are twins) have a great time in this stroller and seem to be very comfortable. I was thinking of purchasing a model with front swivel wheels but I just did not like the way the swivel wheel felt. I tested three different brands. The one I liked sold for more then [...] and compared to this stroller I just could not justify spending that kind of money. The other two front swivel wheeled strollers that I tested had a rattle feel to the front wheel area which I was so surprised about considering they both sold for more then [...]. I am not sure if that was because they were 12 inch wheels or if it was the designs. This stroller is one of those purchases I am very pleased about and it has held up perfectly for us over the last year .

We were swayed by the positive Amazon reviews but have been extremely disappointed in this poorly made stroller. Of the many design flaws, I'll specifically name 4:
(1) The sun/rain hood has nothing to keep it down, any bit of wind causes it to flap backwards on itself
(2) Turning requires significant downward force on the handle bar to lift the front wheel. Unfortunately, the "adjustable" handle bar clicks out of position every time you push down on it to turn. Very annoying.
(3) The steering was out of alignment from day 1. On inspection, it looks like the frame was constructed wrong is or misaligned.
(4) The foot brake fell off after a week.

Do yourself a favor-try before you buy, and look at other options. This stroller is not worth the money.

I own a lot of strollers for my twin sons ((this one, the duoglider, two small single strollers, and a double umbrella stroller)) and I absolutely LOVE this one!

First of all, if you want to be a satisfied customer you have to know what the purpose of the stroller is, which is for jogging, or maneuvering outdoors on rough terrain. My husband jogs with the stroller at least once a week ((and has no complaints)), but I on the other hand just adore it for the outdoors. The wheels go over almost any surface, including gravel, dirt, grass, concrete, brick, sand, boardwalk anything, I love it. The seats both fully recline ((individually)) and when they do, the rear of the seat is mesh so you can see your child from behind ((although you would most-likely have to bend down to get a good look)). The five-point harness on a jogger is a MUST HAVE, and this model even comes with comfortable pads as well. The basket is HUGE and holds everything we need for a day at the beach/park/walk around the block, which is very important to me. It is also removable, but I don't see why it would be advantageous to take it off. Plenty of other storage is available behind the seats as well, handy little pockets and pouches to store little knick-knacks. Considering the type of stroller it is, it folds very easily, and I can fit it in the rear of my minivan after removing the rear and front tires ((which is equally as easy to do, rear tires come off with the push of a button and the front has an easy to use release mechanism)). The canopy is enormous and proves for GREAT sun protection when needed! The breaks are FANTASTIC, and stop the stroller in its tracks which is very important if you are jogging, and need to stop quickly, according to my husband anyway. The included wind/rain shield is also very convenient ((can be left rolled up to the top of the canopy, incase there is a chance of rain you don't have to work for 5 minutes to attach it and get the kiddos wet)), but I do wish it also came with mesh covers for mosquitos and other bugs.

I do dislike the fact that it is EXTREMELY difficult to turn ((although I have kind of gotten it down to a science, you need to be prepared for the turn and tilt the stroller a bit, the turn is very wide and not that smooth)). I think it would be better if it had a swivel wheel which had the option to lock in place for jogging ((a swivel wheel would actually be extremely dangerous if jogging as you could lose control of the stroller)), but that's just me personally. The baskets are near impossible to access if both seats are reclined all the way, and I have had to wake sleeping babies on a few occasions ((that's why I have learned to put things such as my cell phone and wallet in the canopy pouches, so I don't have to constantly go into the basket)). The canopy is quite large, and if you are not using it its quite a pain to retract as it doesn't go back neatly, and if its a windy day the canopy doesn't always stay up.

If you are looking for a good stroller for outdoor use, and don't mind the large size or getting used to turning, then I highly recommend the Tike Tech!