Absolutely Delightful

I have stroller envy. Bad.

I want a Bumbleride Indie stroller. Even though I already have one. I have the double and now I also want the single. Clearly, I have a problem.

Several months ago I wrote about how Bumbleride solved my double stroller dilemma. After extensive research, I ended up purchasing the Bumbleride Indie Twin and I absolutely love it! Not only does it look super sleek and awesome, but it is super sleek and awesome. I love everything about it. It doesn’t even really feel like a double stroller…until you pick it up to put it in the car. Of course, that’s to be expected with every all-terrain double stroller. Especially ones that have all the bells and whistles that this one does. So, now I want a single Bumbleride Indie. I used to love my Bob Sport Utility Stroller and now it just doesn’t compare to the Bumbleride. Even my toddler prefers the Bumbleride.

The Bumbleride Indie weighs less than most all-terrain strollers, coming in at 20 lbs. The Bob SUS comes in at 22.5 lbs. Granted, the Bob’s carrier weight limit is 70 lbs and the Indie’s is 45 lbs, but I seriously do not want to be strolling my kid around when he or she is 70 lbs! The other thing that I really like about the Indie is the adjustable handle bar (from 32″-45″). I’m a petite 5’2″ and the Bob’s fixed handle height doesn’t work well for me. It’s hard on my neck to push a stroller with such a high handle height. Also, my husband is 6’2″, so with a whole foot of height difference between us, he appreciates the adjustable handle as well.

I love that the Indie can switch from an infant stroller to a toddler stroller in no time. I especially love that they’ve designed a clever global infant car seat attachment that will support infant seat models like Chicco. My options are very limited if I want to use the car seat, as most strollers do not accommodate Chicco. Even better, is that you don’t have to purchase the car seat adapter separately – it’s included! How awesome is that?! Other companies (which shall remain nameless) make you purchase their adapter package, which I really resent when I’m already spending $350+ on the stroller.

Other great features of the Bumbleride Indie:

Comes complete with a full accessory package: rain cover, cupholder, air pump, and car seat adapter
Seat that reclines flat
Large storage basket that is also easily accessible (I find the Bob hard to access even though it’s nice and large)
Adjustable handle bar
Multi-use bumper bar
Aluminum spoke wheels for reduced weight
Large, adjustable sun canopy with a rear pocket to hold parenting essentials

Not only is the Indie awesome for mom and dad but it’s also a pimpin’ ride for your little passenger. The Bumbleride Indie rides like luxury. It’s outfitted with tons of soft padding in the seat, roomy seating, an infant headrest, shoulder pads, a snug 5 point harness, and 12″ air filled tires to make the ride a smooth one.

Overall I think the Bumbleride Indie is a great full-featured stroller since it can handle light jogging and the fact that it works with my infant seat. I do need to get my hands on one to try out folding it up and lifting it into and out of the car. My Indie Twin is pretty big to fold up and lift in and out but not much worse than the Bob, or any other double full-featured stroller. However, I’m hoping the Indie single is easier to fold and lift.

So, I am seriously considering buying one. However, it’s a hefty price-tag considering that I also have their double stroller…and a Bob…and a Chicco travel system stroller. That would make 4 strollers. Kind of stroller whorish. Maybe one will fall out of the sky and land on my doorstep. Or maybe I can just tell Dr.McCutiePants that’s what happened since I doubt he would be behind yet another stroller purchase.