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(Review ID: 1345)
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Lightweight stroller with some great features, April 29, 2007
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Reviewer: Anonymous
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Anonymous
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(8) |
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Pros:
Excellent canopy, one hand fold, smooth steering.
Cons:
No extended legrest, no child tray.
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This review is for the 2006 model (no boot included)The 2006 model has a MUCH improved canopy, it will now ratchet all the way down to the napper bar. The fold is truly one handed, which is very handy and the handlebar is adjustable. The fabric is beautiful and washes up well. I find the basket to be more than generous for such a small stroller.Steering is very good, even with a child over 30lbs.This stroller would be near perfect if it had a legrest and an optional child tray.The Espresso is no longer offered in the US but you can get the '06 models for a great price on clearance now.
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(Review ID: 501)
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Great in/out of car stroller for errands, September 29, 2005
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Reviewer: rondaw from Spokane, Wa
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rondaw
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Pros:
lightweight with adjustable handlebars
Cons:
not an umbrella fold, seat doesn't go straight upright.
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This would be the best stroller ever if it just was an umbrella fold. Even without that it's been a terrific in/out of the car stroller - folds with ease (once practiced) and is fairly compact. Love the fact that it's lightweight and has adjustable handlebars - those were the two main features I was looking for. I just happened to get a very cute, stylish stroller to boot - speaking of which, it's even cuter with the included boot on. I love the sky color which ensures my little guy is not mistaken for a little girl, which happens when they're only 8 mos old.
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awesome stroller, May 14, 2007
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Reviewer: meghna88 from san antonio, texas
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Pros:
easy maneuverability, can put infant carrier in it,
Cons:
reclines too much, not able to sit up straight
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Very easy to maneuver, very lightweight, easy one hand fold, one hand steer, easy to travel with on plane, etc..
Best of all, I can easily put the Combi infant carrier in it and it is stable (baby is 8 months) so can go with or without carrier...good color, very sturdy and high quality, can go over grass and gravel as easily, easy all around!Don't like that it reclines too much and she pefers to sit up straight..also shade is not enough for her...
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(Review ID: 381)
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Stylish, handles well, good overall quality for the price, August 24, 2005
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Reviewer: jvs195 from Sterling, VA
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Pros:
Big basket, looks good, comfy for child, folds down compact
Cons:
Skimpy sunshade
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I compared many strollers in this price range and ended up with the Espresso because it had extra features (rain shield, big basket, adjustable handles, foot muff) the others did not have for the same price. I have been pleased at it's handling (although one handed I'm not great at, it can be done), the underneath basket is large enough for our backpack diaper bag and my purse and a shopping bag (if it's something like clothing). It does fold with one hand and seems pretty light.To be perfectly honest it also looks way more stylish than the other mid/high enders in this range and not EVERYBODY has one. (I got the yellow and I love that it stands out from all the black and silver strollers I see everywhere) Yes I admit it, but it also seems to be well made and with the exception of the very tiny sun shade it works perfectly for us. My son is now 8 months and a very big boy and he seems really comfortable in it, it has more padding than the others I checked out and the bar across the front so I don't feel like he'll fall out any minute.
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(Review ID: 266)
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Espresso - a great in & out of the car stroller, June 12, 2005
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Reviewer: rupptopia from Chicago, IL
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Pros:
One hand fold & steering, stands up on its own, big basket
Cons:
Skimpy canopy
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The Espresso has worked wonderfully for us as our car stroller. It is cushy enough for naps & lightweight enough to drag it in & out of the trunck w/o causing a hernia!Not super lightweight, but not bad. I'm able to carry it one handed if I have to. It does have a true one hand fold, which is super helpful. The stroller doesn't fold as compact as an umbrella type stroller but fits in our Subaru Forester with plenty of room to spare. It also stands by itself when folded. Quick & easy to get it in & out of the car. It has suspension tires for a smooth ride, one hand steering, comes with a rain shield & footmuff, cushy seat, large basket, and a height adjustable handle. The Espresso doesn't recline all the way, but DS has been very happy in it. He naps in it w/o a problem. We have used the stroller since he was 4 months old. Now that he is older I do wish that it had a level that was more upright, even the most upright setting has a bit of a recline.The canopy is pretty skimpy but fine for trips that don't involve lots of sunlight. When we travelled with the stroller we added a protect-a-bub for extra sun protection. (By the way, the Espresso fits through the Xray machine when folded, so you don't have to go to a special line)Overall I'm glad I bought it. I wouldn't like it as well for a neighborhood walk type of stroller, but Chicago sidewalks can be pretty rough. But as a car/travel stroller it is great. My only regret is that I should have bought the red one! 
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