Strollers - Maclaren vs Silvercross

[Sophiacb]

Hi all, first time mum here finding my pushchair a nightmare and looking to invest in a stroller. Have been looking at a few Silver cross (zest, reflex) and maclaren models does anyone have any recommendations?
Does anyone know where you can go to test maclaren’s? I am in south London / Surrey and would ideally like to test before I buy :)

[IrishMamaMia]

I've had the reflex as my from birth pushchair for the last 3 years. It's been quite hard-wearing from baby to toddler and son has always slept well in it, aided by the huge hood. It's nice and narrow on the bus or in small cafes / shops and I like the bar across the front. I walk lots and have found it very smooth. The weight goes up to 25kg too.
Only downside is it is on the bulkier side at 8kg, had to buy a super light pushchair for travelling solo and the tube. So if you need light Zest might be good.
I've never had a Maclaren but they seem very hard-wearing.