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(Review ID: 52)
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11 people found the following review helpful:
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Fabulous lightweight stroller with heavyweight style!, June 10, 2005
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Reviewer: lmariana from Marietta, GA
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lmariana
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Pros:
Lightweight, simple fold, 4 reclines, tall handles, legrest
Cons:
Tippy when empty, small canopy
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I recently bought a Maclaren Quest Mod to serve as our ligthweight travel/errand stroller for our toddler. I researched several other strollers including the Mac Triumph, Volo, Peg Aria, and Silver Cross Mini and Micro.I chose the Quest Mod because it offers 4 recline positions, an adjustable leg rest, free raincover, and more padding in the seat than similar strollers/models. My toddler is 34" tall and he seat can reach the rubber footrest, so he loves sitting in this stroller! I thought he'd miss the napper bar, but he seems very happy in the Quest.Pros...
1) Weight: this stroller is lightweight at 13.4 pounds, and it has a compact, umbrella fold which I can do easily with little bending over (and I'm pregnant too!)
2) Steering: is fantastic and works very well one-handed, even with my 28 lbs toddler inside.
3) Fabric: is padded and feels like a wipe-clean nylon, but not sticky or hot. The seat is removable for washing, although I haven't had need for this yet.
4) The wheels are small at 4" but are great for indoor use. I find that the Quest performs well on smooth sidewalks, but would have some problems on brick, cobblestone, or broken streets.
5) Peek-a-boo: the canopy offers a clear vinyl window, and I can easily see my baby while pushing the Quest.
6) Comfort handles: the handles are at a nice height for both my 6" husband and myself at 5'2", and they are foam padded for comfort.Cons...
1) When I place my fully-packed diaper bag on the handlebars, the Quest tips over if my child gets out. Not a big deal, just annoying when we stop at the food court, shoe store, bathroom, car, etc. I need to remember to remove my bag first, then take the baby out.
2) The mesh basket is on the smaller side and not accessible when the seat is reclined.
3) The canopy isn't terrible, but it certainly wouldn't provide enough coverage for a full day out in the sun. If you take this stroller to Disney, please, please, please buy your child an additional sunshade!Overall...
The Quest has been a wonderful purchase for us. Because of the adjustable leg rest and partial recline, I could see myself using this with a 5 month+ baby next time around, without hesitation. I love pushing it, I love how little space it takes in my car, and I love how light it is.Possible improvements...
I'd like the see Maclaren add some mesh to the Quest when the seat is reclined, for better ventilation. It would also be handy to place some color on the brakes, so they are easier to find. Throw in a visor flap on the canopy, and this stroller would be near perfection for me!
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(Review ID: 373)
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Great Lightweight Easy stroller, August 22, 2005
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Reviewer: mommato2boys from North Carolina
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mommato2boys
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Pros:
Pros- Light weight, easy fold, easy carry
Cons:
Cons- No tray but I can't have everything!
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This is a great lightweight stroller. It is my easy in, easy out stroller. For quick trips to the store, this stroller can't be beat. I love the quality, the extendable leg rests. Very comfy to stroll with. Storage is limited but I can still get a lot in it, key is to pack underneath the seat too. I don't expect this stroller to hold much since it is a light weight stroller. It can be tippy if something heavy is places on the handles. Overall, this is a great second stroller. I don't think it could be my one and only, but this one is probably my most used stroller since it is so light and easy to open and close. Great when I am in a hurry!
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(Review ID: 249)
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Great lightweight stroller for travel and quick trips!, June 12, 2005
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Reviewer: kensjen from Massachusetts
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kensjen
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Pros:
Lightweight, easy and compact fold
Cons:
Small canopy, tips easily
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I purchased the Maclaren Quest Mod stroller for all of our airline travel. This stroller is really perfect for that. It folds easily and very compactly. This is important when you are trying to fit it in the rental car or through the x-ray machine at security!  I have had no problems checking it at the gate, and I don't use the travel bag. Ok, the pros...first, the weight. I really appreciate having such a lightweight stroller...it is just over 13 pounds. And the fold much easier than any stroller I have owned. I love how small it becomes when folded, it can fit just about anywhere. For its size, the stroller is very comfortable, more padding than I expected and the legs rests are great. I also love the mod circles print, it is very "hip" for a baby product! I have found this stroller very easy to steer, even one-handed (which is a VERY important feature to me!). As for cons...my least favorite thing about this stroller is the tippiness. The handles are great to hang things on, but when my child is out of the stroller, it will tip. I use a backpack diaper bag when I have this stroller, and that is one less thing I have to hang on the handles. The wheels are smallish, and this stroller is really best for indoors. It does not do well on dirt, sand, or uneven sidewalks. And also the sunshade is very small, you will need to buy an additional sunshade in the summer if you use this outdoors. Overall I am happy with my purchase. This could not be my only stroller, but complements my P3 very well. I have found that I can really only use it when we travel and need a stroller for short amounts of time. For longer periods, my son prefers the comfort of the P3, the snack tray, etc. But the plushness of the Quest is great for those times when I need to get out and go quickly. This stroller has found its place in my lineup!
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(Review ID: 234)
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Too tippy for me!, June 12, 2005
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Reviewer: Globetrotter from CA
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Globetrotter
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Pros:
Lightweight, easy to push, super cute
Cons:
Very tippy, little storage
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I thought this would be the perfect stroller, but unfortunately the tipping issue made it a pain to deal with. For instance, if I put my handbag on the handles and took out my child, it would fall over! I would have to remember to take off the bag first when unloading, which is hard sometimes when you have a cranky toddler!Another issue is access to the basket. Due to the X design in the back, you can't access the basket easily in the upright position, and it's impossible to access it if the stroller is reclined.It does have a great ride and an umbrella fold. I really wanted to love this, but it wasn't for us.
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(Review ID: 875)
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Fantastic Stroller!, June 1, 2006
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Reviewer: Kristine425 from New Jersey
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Pros:
Lightweight, delightful to push, compact and a snap to fold.
Cons:
small shade canopy
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I needed a lightweight umbrella-style stroller for our 7 month old. After much research, I purchased the Maclaren Quest. I absolutely love this stroller and so does the baby! We brought it to Disney and it was so easy to fold and open (takes 2-3 seconds), and so lightweight at 11 lbs. It was important to us that the stroller we chose had a recline and this one does...as well as an extended foot/leg rest for babies so their legs don't dangle. The canopy is not large, so I purchased The Ray Shade which attached perfectly and keeps the baby well protected from the sun. The basket is small too, but it is an umbrella-style after all. My diaper bags fit perfectly draped over the handles. I bought it off of Albeebaby.com after reading glowing reviews of that website. I purchased last years pattern (Mod Insignia) for $139.99 with free shipping (it normally sells for $199.99 at BRU) It stears so easily, even one handed is a breeze. Highly recommend!!
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