Buy UPPAbaby G-Luxe Stroller, DennyUPPAbaby G-Luxe Stroller, Denny Product Description:
- Light weight aluminum frame, ergonomic tall handles, convenient carry strap
- Shock absorbing front and rear suspension, larger wheels for a smoother ride
- Canopy extension featuring spf 50 sun protection
- Convenient one hand recline; stroller stands when folded
- Easy access basket, cup holder attachment
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307 of 310 people found the following review helpful.
G-Luxe vs. Maclaren
By candlewriter
When looking for an umbrella stroller that I could use on public transportation here in the city and for running quick errands, it came down to the G-Luxe or the Maclarens (Triumph and Quest). I test drove them all in the store and went with the G-Luxe, because: 1) it stands on its own when folded, which is REALLY handy when waiting for a train or bus, plus it takes up less storage space in the apartment that way; 2) it's better designed for taller people (both in terms of handle height and feet not kicking the back when you walk); 3) it has a cup holder; 4) the recline adjusts to any position (Maclaren has a few fixed positions, and the Triumph doesn't recline as far); 5) sun coverage seemed a little better; 6) it's cheaper. All the strollers were about equal in terms of having great maneuverability, and all have small but relatively functional storage baskets. The G-luxe is a two-hand fold, but it's super simple and smooth and requires no feet (so you can do it barefoot or in flip-flops); you only need the second hand for a split second, then the rest of the fold is one-handed. The Maclaren fold is one-handed but involve more steps, you have to use your foot, and I found it a bit stiff. The G-luxe fold is slightly less compact than the Maclaren because the wheels are a bit bigger, but the upshot is that bigger wheels = smoother ride (and the difference in compactness is really only slight--they are both compact strollers). The G-luxe is also slightly lighter than the Triumph and more than a pound lighter than the Quest.The only thing I liked better about the Maclarens were the color options. (I ended up with the black G-luxe, and it's very sleek and classy, but I did love those muted Maclaren browns, blues, and greens.) I also liked the peek-a-boo window on the Quest, but it's not worth an extra pound and a half of weight.Final verdict: the Uppababy G-Luxe is a great stroller. It's as light as you can get for a full-featured umbrella, opens and folds easily, turns on a dime, and has great features that many umbrella strollers don't, like a reclining seat, storage basket, a cup holder, and the ability to stand when folded--which is hugely convenient. My baby (3 mos.) is happy and comfortable in it.UPDATE: My son is now 16 months, and we have used this stroller almost every day for over a year. It's still holding up strong, and he is very comfortable in it. Still recommended!
113 of 114 people found the following review helpful.G-Luxe FTW
By D. Seeley
I have probably bought 1000 items from Amazon in the last 10 years. This is the first time I have felt compelled to write a review.We bought the G-Luxe a few weeks ago before a trip to Tuscany with our 9-month old daughter. After reading reviews and testing all the Maclaren models in stores we decided to take a chance on the G-Luxe. This stroller is fantastic, and gave me one of those rare consumer moments where I wondered why anyone would buy anything else. Briefly:The build quality and materials are outstanding. I am a designer and sculptor and know something about industrial design.Ergonomics are excellent. I am 6' and my wife is 5'-4" and we both found it very easy to push and use.The wheels handled even difficult medieval cobblestones with no problem. Driving on flat stretches was ultra smooth. The brakes operate better than competitors.Folding and unfolding operations are very slick and better than competitors.The freestanding feature is surprisingly helpful.The recline depth was crucial for us and offered our baby the ability to be fully upright for looking around and deeply reclined for sleeping. The recline mechanism works great and one-hand operation is possible. I'm unclear as to how anyone would find drawback to this simple and reliable mechanism.In short, buy this. And spread the word about UPPA.
54 of 61 people found the following review helpful.Long term review
By Robert Konkel
I have used this stroller daily for 7 months, sometimes covering 5+ miles in a day.It has held up extremely well, I chuckled when I read that it was consrutcted to "retain new appearance and feel" but I must say it has lived up to the claim. Where I live 80% of the terrain I cover is uneven brick sidewalks and cobblestone streets & paths, which must potentially increase wear 5 fold, but it still looks and performs as new, the fabric amazingly has neither faded nor shows signs of stress or wear. Below are some bullet points of the features I like about this stroller.*Lightweight, I can easily carry this stroller in one hand with my 24 pound 18mo in the other, up two flights of stairs. Im the dad, but mom can easily do the same.*Comfort, My toddler is able to rest on the go thanks to the cushy reclining seat.*Storage, the netted basket under the seat holds with ease; a diaper me darling stuffed with 4 diapers and a plastic wipe container, a 12x10x6 soft sided luch pouch stuffed with a sippy cup, snacks, bibs, etc. A full change of clothes in a netted cinch sack, and a 3x2 lightweight blanket. and a few loose toys. and there is some room to spare, less if reclined.*Durability. As I mentioned, we are really tuff on this stroller, banging it around brick & cobblestone streets, stuffing it in the back of the car with luggage and golf bags, exposing it to hours of sunlight, repeatedly spilling juice, accumulating sand and mud, puddle stains, etc. and it all cleans up easily and always looks new.*Shade: The umrella shade has three fixed positions, and offers ample protection.*Ergonomics/ease of use: I am 5'10 and can walk comfortably in an upright stance without ever kicking the wheels due to its upright forward positioning. The grips have a nice shape and are very comfortable. The cup holder is a nice touch as well. Some people have mentioned its hard to unfold, and the foot mechanism is hard to depress. Yes, it takes some foot power to press into place, but not an exorbitant amount. I attribute the force required to its sturdy build quality. It takes the same amount of force to open it today as it did day 1, and that is a very good thing.Summary: After 7 months of daily use I am extremely pleased with my purchase. If I had one gripe, it would be that the wheels are nearly shot after 7 months hard use. They are plastic. Rubber material strechted over aluminium would be a nice touch, or a nice available upgrade option. Keep one thing in mind though, it is at heart an umbrella stroller, not to be confused with the size, comfort, and features of a full sized stroller. However, that being said i'm sure its build and features rival and even surpass most low end full size strollers. I would highly recommend this stroller to anyone. My baby was very comfortable in it starting at 10 months when we purchased it, she is now tall for her age of 18mo and still is very comfortable and doesn't appear to be outgrowing it anytime soon.
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