phil&teds Inline Sport Buggy w/ DOUBLES KIT (Navy)

by phil&teds

Product Features

• This is the Version 2 Buggy
• Version 2 has a locking mechanism which does not affect the main hinge to cause injury
• Transforms your stroller to a double at any time.
• All terrain 12 inch wheel with front wheel swivel or lock

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 29.2 x 21.6 x 11 inches ; 35.9 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 36 pounds
• ASIN: B001HZ9XS2
• UPC: 794455716059
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,035 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)

Product Description

phil&teds Inline Sport Double Buggy!Direct from New Zealand comes the sporty inline, the phil&teds Sport buggy. This unique 4 in 1 stroller is like nothing else on the market today. Perfect for your newborn or toddler, it grows with you and your family to accommodate two children. Just attach the "doubles kit" (INCLUDED) to the back, and you have a compact stroller with seating for a baby and toddler, or 2 toddlers! No need to buy a whole new double stroller, click in the doubles ki

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

66 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed Review, December 10, 2007

By 

Paul Laliberte "berleeb" (Fresno, CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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NOTE: THIS REVIEW REFERENCES THE PHIL & TED'S SPORT DOUBLE BUGGY (NOT THE e3) AND WAS THE LATEST VERSION OF THE STROLLER AS OF SUMMER 2007

If you're looking for a concise review, look elsewhere. Below is a detailed review (perhaps tediously so) of the Phil & Ted's sport double stroller by feature. We've owned the Phil & Ted's Sport buggy for several months now. I am in my late 20's and my wife and I have a 2 year old and a 12 week old. As I found online reviews were quite helpful in my research, I though I'd return the favor to other multi-child families.

1. Fabric/Materials

Pros:

- High quality fabric, thick and strong with heavy stitching.
- Colors are fun with reflective portions for safety
- Buttons, zippers and hooks in all the right places
- "Runaway" safety strap along with a "frame lock" strap

Cons:

- None

2. Handlebar

Pros:

- Soft, comfortable handgrip (semi-firm foam)
- One handlebar for one-handed pushing if needed

Cons:

- Biggest problem here is the short handlebar. Lack of telescoping feature or simply extending back further leaves some people (1 out of 6 people I asked, plus myself) hitting the doubles seat in the 2-toddler position. (Push it around the store BEFORE you buy)
- Pivot feature (around a horizontal axis) serves little purpose as it does not adequately improve comfort for taller/shorter persons nor does it allow for more compact storage.
- "Play" in the handlebar deviates from the otherwise overwhelming feeling of solid construction and high quality.
- If you ever cut/scrape the foam (easy to do when moving in/out of the car) you'll be irritated by it for months (trust me, I know from experience :( )

3. Frame

Pros:

- Solid and secure, very reassuring (it oughta be based on the pricetag!
- Ingenious fold up with lock for surprisingly compact storage considering its size and functionality (fits into our 2 door hatchback trunk...yah, soon to change)
- Toddler-infant arrangement folds up without disassembling.

Cons:

- I've found an irritating vibration in the right rear frame on 2 of these strollers now. The first one we returned because it did it all the time, the second one does it about 15% of the time. It seems to be related to how the axle seats inside the frame, and did not vary even with a new axle.
- This stroller is heavy! I'm a 5'10" male weighing 185 lbs. It is awkward and bulky for me to move in/out of the car. My wife has a difficult time moving it by herself. Beware those of you who use public transportation! You do not want to have to fold up this stroller and manage to kids at the same time, especially by yourself.
- 2-toddler position requires simple disassembly before fold up

4. Wheels

Pros:
- Easy on/off wheels are a very nice feature and again, ingenious.
- 12" Rubber, air filled tires offer a smooth, comfortable ride.
- 360 degree pivoting front 3rd wheel gives great agility
- Rear kids' fingers protected in 2-toddler position by 2 rear guards over the wheels (an improvement from the first version)

Cons:

- Thin rubber tires and tubes are a sure victim of goatheads and other thorns. This will vary based on your location (we've popped 3 tires already and spend about $40 on sealant and tube protectors).
- Easy on/off wheels are great, but we never use them as taking them off offers little storage advantage and you need them on to protect the tire guards from being damaged.
- This stroller is not for jogging

5. Storage Space

Pros:

- Large storage under the stroller fits most of what you need

Cons:

- lack of standard cup holders and zippered pouch for keys/wallet/cell phone.
- 2-toddler position has the rear child with their feet in the storage compartment leaving little room for anything else.

6. Brake

Pros:

- one brake for both rear wheels
- no chance of accidental unlocking

Cons:

- difficult to both lock and unlock with your foot, especially in either of the 2-child positions (don't try unlocking in Sandals... Ouch!)

7. Hood

Pros:

- Solid wiring inside the hood give eliminates the "flimsy" that accompanies most hoods.
- Hook and button on either side hold the hood tight and secure when open

Cons:

- Minimal sun protection when used as a single child stroller
- 2 child position brings the front child's head quite close to the hood. (Our child seems to like it, almost like he's able to hide)

8. Infant "Cave"

Pros:

- Private, flat space for an infant until such time as they can hold their own head up
- clear plastic cover seals the opening, protecting child from wind/bugs and nosy strangers

Cons:

- slightly awkward transferring child in/out of this cave, but overall a really sound setup.

9. Doubles kit

Pros:

- Pretty much the main reason for purchasing the stroller. This feature sets Phil & Teds apart from the pack
- easy assembly in both 2-child positions
- recline feature
- We had 2 toddlers in the stroller once and the rear-toddler didn't seem to mind the limited view
- At 8 weeks old, our daughter rested securely in the back seat in the 2-toddler position (much earlier than I anticipated, recline helps the smaller child)

Cons:

- Some people will hit the frame of the doubles kit with their knee while walking in the 2-toddler position, ESPECIALLY when reclined ... bad news!!! - test before purchase. (I hit it, my wife doesn't)
- 2-toddler position does not fold up without first removing the doubles kit from the back (a small price to pay for this fantastic feature.)

10. Accessories (We have both the fanny pack (hangbag & belt) and the bug/sun screen)

Pros:

- fanny pack is a must for everyone. It gives you a place for bottles, sippys, wallet/keys etc.
- bug/sun screen is high quality and fits just right. Kids don't seem to mind at all.
- "bumper bar" and "hood" keep the screen off of the front child's face

Cons:

- fanny pack hangs loose and can fall off when folding up the stroller
- a zippered pouch and cupholders should be standard


In Summary... this stroller meets all our needs. Although there are a few problems I have with this stroller, the benefits far exceed them and in some cases even cause them (example: high quality, solid construction causes stroller to be heavy). If you have 2 kids or more, this stroller is a must. When I see other parents struggling with double-wides and super-longs, I'm thankful for every penny spent (all 50,000 of them!)

27 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Wait! Don't spend the money!!!, August 21, 2008

By 

real mom (Southern California) - See all my reviews

I would definitely not recommend this item. It is expensive and I really do not understand why the reviews out there fail to mention so many of the problems with this stroller. It is very heavy and cumbersome. Unlike other doubles you can just fold and put away this stroller requires that you pull off the second seat. You have to secure the stroller after you fold it down it does not click into a fastened position like most other strollers. If you are trying to juggle two small children you can imagine how troublesome that is. The front tire often gets stuck and will not rotate properly. The child who sits in the back seat can easily get little fingers stuck in the tires. There are no cup holders so I purchased the Phil and Teds strap on cup holder which we cannot use when my small child is seated in the back because it sits on her head. The break is very difficult to use especially when both children are in the stroller. My previous stoller was an Evenflo travel system purchased 2004 which my mom inherited to have available at her home I now wish I hadn't given it up. I know that fancy, expensive strollers are all the rage and everyone wants the latest trend but when it comes to safety, convinience and just plain old practicality trendy and expensive does not always deliver.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Love Love Love It!!!!, June 3, 2009

By 

HB Mom (Huntington Beach, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: phil&teds Inline Sport Buggy w/ DOUBLES KIT (Navy) (Baby Product)

I am so happy with my Sport V2 I can't stand it!!! I scored a super deal @ Costco.com $299 w/ double kit & Lazy Ted (ingenious idea, wish I had this when my son was smaller), thought I would hate the Grafitti print but I actually like it, the pictures do it no justice. I have a 10mo old son, that is already 31" tall, our pediatrtn thinks he will probably end up somewhere around 6'8"...having a tall infant is tough. I looked @ Mountain Buggy, BOB, Bumbleride & various other strollers, none of them offering a tall enough seat back for long term use.
I am so happy w/ the P&T product, but nothing is perfect so here's my 2 cents:
1) lack of parent tray is definitely a bummer however, I did purchase the Jolly Jumper parent tray from Amazon for a whopping $10 & it works perfect (BOB also fits but this was cheaper). You can adjust the straps so the tray hangs flat even with the handlebar adjusted in the taller position. My husband is 6'6" & has no trouble w/ the height/tray adjustment.
2) Lack of child tray is another bummer, I also purchased the Jolly Jumper snack tray...not the perfect solution but definitely will work for now.
3) Canopy is good or not-so-good depending on your outlook...I happen to love it. It removes easily in 2 sec so I don't use it when I'm going shopping or somewhere I will be inside. I purchased the Protect A Bub aftermarket sunshade for addt'l coverage when we are outdoors for extended periods (they also make aftermarket sunshade for jumpseat position).
4) I keep reading reviews that says this is a heavy product & I think to myself..."these people are nuts", it weighs 20lbs! My 10m old weighs 28 lbs! I have a Volvo S80 & it fits lengthways in 1/2 of the trunk. When I fold it I lift by the restraint bar, wheels in first (leaving the entire other half of my trunk free). When I pull it out I hold the same bar, lift the handlebar and when I set it down it automatically opens...Violla!
5) Jumpseat is perfect, I have it on all the time even w/o a 2nd kid...makes even better storage basket to pile shopping bags in. I am 5' 10" & have never hit the back seat while walking. Pushed this all over crowded malls with out once clipping anyones heels or display stands. Very narrow & great turning radious. Jumpseat is easy on/off.
6) Lazy Ted frame is awesome, especially for traveling...you already have the seat with you, the frame comes in a small carry bag just snap it together & attach jumpseat & you have a perfect bouncy seat...really wish I had this month ago, would have never carried that bulky bouncy seat around.
7) Amazing stroller for traveling (especially when pair'd w/ Lazy Ted), the axels come out when the wheels are removed so they will never get bent by the airlines when checking your stroller/luggage.

This is my 3rd stroller: 1st - Peg Perego Pliko P3, nightmare to use with one hand, front wheels caught on everything, no parent tray, lame basket...but it did fold up small. 2nd - Jeep Liberty, liked it but heavy (30lbs), when folded up it took up entire trunk, great storage & parent tray...my son played w/ that steering wheel thing constantly...axle bent (you get what you pay for).

Nothing is ever perfect & if given the opportunity I would definitely suggest a few tweeks here & there but overall extremely happy customer!!!!
Hope this helps, happy shopping.