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Mountain Buggy Urban Elite
The Mountain Buggy Urban Elite is a versatile, easy-to-use, and stylish stroller designed for newborns, infants, and toddlers. An upgrade from the Mountain Buggy Urban, the Mountain Buggy Urban Elite is a 3-wheel stroller that includes special padded harness straps that add an extra level of luxury for one’s baby. Plus, the soft liner offers additional warmth and comfort, while also being easy to remove and clean. In addition, the Mountain Buggy Urban comes with a handy diaper bag that includes numerous pockets and a changing mat. Like its predecessor, the Mountain Buggy Urban Elite also sports 12” air-filled tires, not to mention a rear wheel suspension for smoother riding on a myriad of different surfaces. In addition, the Mountain Buggy Urban Elite sports a lightweight, high-tensile aluminum frame coupled with water repellent and durable canvas (versus polyester) fabric seat, not to mention quick-release wheels for compact packing into tight spaces.
MSRP $699.00
Release date December, 2008
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The Mountain Buggy Urban Elite maintains a swiveling front wheel for easy maneuvering in the city or extra stability off-road, a five-point safety harness that keeps one’s baby safe and secure, and a sun-hood with a viewing window so that parents can keep a close eye on their child while on the move. Plus, the Mountain Buggy Urban Elite’s seat is fully adjustable so that with a mere tug of a strap, parents can adjust the seat to any position from fully reclined to upright, thereby making the buggy suitable for a variety of ages. The Mountain Buggy Urban Elite also boasts a bevy of pockets and a large storage basket so that all necessary supplies can be kept nearby, and an easy foot-operated brake. Lastly, the Mountain Buggy Urban Elite retails for $699.00 (versus $599.00) and comes with an air pump, a drink bottle holder, and a one year limited warranty.
Features
- Lightweight, High-Tensile Aluminum Frame
- Fully Adjustable Canvas Fabric Seat
- Rear Wheel Suspension
- Swiveling Front Wheel
- Five-Point Safety Harness
- Special Padded Harness Straps
- Sun-Hood w/Viewing Window
- 12” Air-Filled Tires
- Pockets & Large Storage Basket
- Foot-Operated Brake
- Free Air Pump
- Free Drink Bottle Holder
- Diaper Bag
- Available in Black, Red, Navy, and Blue
- 1 Year Limited Warranty
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Mountain Buggy Urban Elite
• Urban Elite Single Jogging Stroller - Red
• Urban Elite Single Jogging Stroller - Red
EAN: 9421024023614
MPN: GE1204-7017
Competitors
MSRP $400.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- gold medal winner of the 2008 National Parenting Publications award
- all wheel independent suspension
- storage beneath and below the seat
- meets or exceeds ATSM safety standards
Cons
- no hand break
- recline is not deep enough for newborns
Mountain Buggy Urban Elite
vs.
Baby Jogger Summit 360 Single
MSRP $539.00
Released January, 2008
The Phil & Teds Sport is a more sporty version of Phil & Teds Classic in-line stroller. Their in-line stoller design has four seating arrangements which accomodate one newborn, one toddler, one newborn AND one toddler, or two toddlers. There are also 4 seating postions allowing upright, "heads-up", "sleepy" and full lie down positions. ...
Mountain Buggy Urban Elite
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Phil & Teds Sport
MSRP $649.00
Released January, 2008
Pros
- durable build
- easy to fold
- easy to clean
Cons
- accessories are not included
- handlebar brake is difficult to engage with one hand
- poor quality handle design - often breaks
Mountain Buggy Urban Elite
vs.
Phil & Teds Dash
MSRP $700.00
Released January, 2008
Pros
- four seating arrangements for one or two toddlers, a newborn or both one newborn and a toddler
- supports up to a single 55 pounds in single mode, or 44 pounds / 33 pounds in double mode
- removable wheels
Cons
- lacks any type of suspension
- somewhat difficult to fold
- very expensive
Mountain Buggy Urban Elite
vs.
Phil & Teds Vibe
Reviews
June 23, 2009
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Pros
- easily maneuverable - even with one hand
- great swivel wheel
- comes with fleece liner
- has a peep hole window to look at your baby
Cons
- sometimes the back wheel lugs catch on doorways, shop racks etc if you haven't allowed enough room
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Pros
- easily maneuverable - even with one hand
- great swivel wheel
- large rubber wheels - great for curbs, potholes or other urban obstacles
- elite version comes with extra seat insert, improved handle bar ratchets, diaper bag with changing mat and cup holder
- very high build quality
- nice high handle and available extension
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