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I opted not to get the b-ready and got the b-agile pretty much for the reasons you stated.

By the time we have a second kid, I'm sure there'll be another free ride event/great sale on an alternate double stroller, and there's always adaptors if the car seat doesn't fit exactly anymore and you do decide to go with the b-ready.

I was dead set on a B-Ready until I test drove it in person too!! It just didn't push well for me with my two DDs in it. Most tandems are this way, with the older child in front.

I would suggest crossing that bridge (of getting a double stroller) when you get to it. Doubles are very heavy and they can be a pain IRL to deal with. i put off getting one until I really, really needed it (DD2 was already 4 months). There are lots of ways of toting two kids around without a double (eg. babywearing the infant while toddler is in single stroller)... Also, new doubles are coming out all the time. I would wait, but that's just me based on my experience.

I realize the B-Ready is a single stroller too, but you're right in that it's significantly more heavy than the single you have now, and I think that's an important factor, especially if you'll be carrying it in and out of your trunk a lot (also when pregnant with your 2nd).

Anyhow, the other pros for you just really seem to be a bigger basket. Don't forget that as babies get older, they don't need as much gear on-the-go... I guess I just don't think $600 and a heavier stroller would necessarily be a better option to upgrade for a bigger basket, plus all the cons you listed.

I had this debate with myself, but went for the B-Agile. Mainly because I knew I would probably want something different when it came time for a double stroller. Also, like @SAHM0811: said, babies don't need as much junk as they get older. The B-Agile has the perfect amount of storage now for my 1 year old.

We just bought the B-ready with the Free Ride event to get the car seat for free. We test drove both in the store (multiple times, in multiple stores) and both husband and I ended up like the 2012 better wheels version of the B-ready better in terms of push and handling and stability. Plus, DH is tall and he likes the B ready because of the telescoping handle.

We also waited until now to make the purchase. With the Free Ride event, the B Redy + B safe is only $50 more than the B Agile + B safe, and it has the option of the bassinet (I got one from NBD) and second seat for our second LO later. It also had more and better (IMO) colors.

I would do it for $375 but $600 is a lot. I love my b ready though.

@PurpleUnicorn: We just bought the Steelcraft Strider Compact in Australia (for $700 NOT including the second seat or car seat - damn you Australia and your ridiculous prices) and I think that is the same as the Britax B ready. Steelcraft and Britax are the same brand and I'm pretty sure it's the same stroller.

The one we have is their brand new compact version - the wheels aren't as wide so you can get through all shopping aisles normally, whereas the previous model, the Strider Plus, had super wide wheels that made it really hard to maneuver. I'm not sure if the B ready is the equivalent of the new model or the old model....apparently Britax test markets their new products under the Steelcraft name in Australia to see how they go before selling them in other countries under the Britax name. The new Strider Compact has only been out for 8 months now.

Our new Strider Compact though is the most amazing stroller - we love it so incredibly much! It handles brilliantly, fits everywhere, LO is so comfortable in there (she's been fighting her pram for a while but once we got this one, she has loved being it and sleeps really well in it), and has excellent storage. Whilst I'm still grumpy about the price, I think this pram is worth its weight in gold! I'd definitely so check it out!

@PurpleUnicorn: can you sell your b-agile and recoup some money to go towards the b-ready? that would maybe tip me over the edge

we are dealing with the same thing (canada, needing a double come sept, concerned about $) except we have the city mini and are thinking of the select. or the city mini double.

i do agree that as they get older you don't need nearly as much stuff for them. since LO was about 9 months old i haven't even been bringing the diaper bag with me most of the time. just a snack in my purse (for trips under 2 hours). otherwise i might bring the diaper bag but just leave it in the car

hope you figure out what is best for you and your family!!

@PurpleUnicorn: i hear you on that -- we are thinking of selling the city mini to get the more expensive and bigger select, butttt.... i love the mini for everyday single stroller-ing and esp for travel and airports! i don't think i can give it up, either

@PurpleUnicorn: if you're anywhere near a buy buy baby they take the 20% off coupon in addition to the free ride event. We got our chaperone car seat + b ready at the event last year. The stroller is very wide, but I haven't regretted my decision for a second! I love how you can move the seat around (DD currently faces me still) and how our carseat/bassinet clipped in during those early days.