I'm looking to buy the double maclaren twin techno stroller, just wondering if anyone has this stroller and liked it? I found an amazing deal (60 bucks!) on a used one and thinking about taking the plunge and buying it.
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I would that it depends how you are going to use it. It's hard to manuever and kind of unweildy, so I would want something more substantial as my every day stroller. But it's great for things like airports.
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I have a single triumph and I like it for travel and the school run (bc we take a taxi to school and it's easy to throw the stroller in the trunk, then use it to walk home). However, My biggest pet peeve about a single Maclaren is that you can't steer it one handed because it has two handles rather than a bar. I'd imagine maneuverability is even worse on a double. I'm leaning away from any maclaren model for my double simply for this reason.
That said, if you're ok with not being able to "drive" one handed, I think Maclarens are the best umbrella strollers out there. And $60 is an amazing deal!
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@septca: just for walks around the neighborhood and at the store. do you have twin techno?
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I think it's MrsMcCarthy that has one? I see her using it all the time (on IG cause I stalk her
). She seems to love it!ETA: Hers is a single.
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@stargal: I have a single techno that we I don't love, but it works well for airports and traveling. We did have a double techno for our nanny share that we sold because our nanny hated it. We bought a Joovy double stroller that she says is great.
ETA: I would not feel comfortable putting a baby in my McClaren until at least 6-7 months. There is no support.
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I have the double twin techno- got it for $90 at Marshall's and figured that for that price, I would make sure it works! I have only used it once with LO and her cousin for a long mall trip and thought it was fine. It's definitely harder to steer than our single stroller, but I imagine most doubles are. It's pretty easy to fold/unfold once you get the hang of it and slim enough to fit through a normal door if you have good aim. The storage baskets are decent sized and I really like the brake. Kind of heavy, but I can only compare it with our single B-Agile. LO #2 is due in November so I figure we won't use it much until next spring, but for $60 I would totally go for it! I do need to find a good organizer for it...I'll be sad if there are no cupholder options. It comes with bottle holders but not cup ones for you, just FYI.
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I have that exact one and it's pretty awesome. A bit heavy but still a pretty awesome and slim double stroller. Although I don't use it often now (doorways are more narrow in Asia) I can see myself using it often in the states. I flew both of my boys overseas twice within a year using that stroller and it has held up through all the gate checks...and you know how they just throw those strollers! I had to grease all the hinges b/c it was tight when it was new, and I would recommend using a silicone spray (instead of wd-40) if you feel like folding it is a bit on the tight side. It works great on the wheels as well. You'd be surprise at what a huge difference it makes once wheels are greased. Mine glides really nicely. I'd go for it for $60! I got mine for a good price ($210) new online somewhere a while back. Haven't seen it for that price since. It's usually closer to $300 on those deal sites.
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@tororojo: Wow, what a deal!!! Gotta love Marshalls for their random items!
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@erwoo: So true! I'm a clearance stalker at Marshall's and HomeGoods- you never know what you'll find!
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@tororojo: Yep, for sure! I like to look at toys/books there as well. Never seen a stroller though!
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Haha just noticed this! I LOVE my techno xt stroller! I don't drive so I walk everywhere and the thing is basically my car. It's taken such a beating and it still works so well. I know you'll enjoy it.
). She seems to love it!Reply
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