How comfortable is it?
There isn’t as much padding on the Qbit Plus as on other buggies we tested, such as this year's overall winner, the Micralite ProFold, but there is a headrest for smaller passengers. An advantage of less padding is that the buggy will also remain cool in hotter weather.
Our tester’s three-year-old seemed very comfortable in the seat regardless and, in fact, Adele felt it was the perfect size for her daughter with room left to grow.
The handlebar doesn’t extend, but both parents in our tester family (5’6” and 6’1” respectively) found the height suitable.
The handlebar is covered in foam which offers great cushioning. It’s mostly water-resistant but, if it gets very wet, it can take a little while to dry. All in all, though, it’s an enjoyable, highly responsive drive with no extra effort required.
gb's Qbit Plus also comes with a sturdy footrest, especially suited to the upper end of its age range. The leg is remarkably easy to adjust with a gentle squeeze then lift or push.
How safe is the gb Qbit+ All-Terrain?
Despite being one of the smaller, leaner models we’ve tested, the Qbit Plus feels stable and solidly built. It certainly won’t blow over. It passed our topple test with flying colours, standing its ground when a changing bag was hung from the handlebar both with and without our tester’s three-year-old in the seat.
It reclines by strap, more or less in four positions, though this mechanism gives lots of freedom over what position your child sits or lies in.
The recline is smooth but could be tricky with a child sitting in the seat, particularly if they’re sleeping. This is often the way with this type of mechanism though and it remained secure throughout testing, never once coming loose.
The five-point harness is simple to adjust, which means that buckling in is faff-free and easily done in a hurry with a wriggly toddler- just feed the straps through buckles at the shoulders and pull.
While the harness feels sturdy, the straps generally have a cheaper feel to them and are rougher than some of the other luxury models on the market, such as the Joolz Aer or Bugaboo Bee5. Our tester’s three-year-old wasn’t able to get her arms out once plugged though, so they certainly do the trick.
Something to note with the brake is that it’s located between the double wheel to the side, which means that larger feet could get trapped while operating it. Our tester also found it a bit stiff in comparison to the brake on the similarly-designed Silver Cross Jet. However, it is highly effective.
The UV-protected sunshade comes down to provide adequate coverage for the upper body – more if you’re pushing a younger passenger. As with most lightweight buggies, the child’s legs are exposed, but you could pair it with a parasol if that's a concern.
Are there any extra features?
The rain cover on the Qbit Plus calls for a special mention as it fits around the back, protecting the whole buggy. It’s also incredibly easy to put on – just slip on and Velcro – and folds up small, resting flat in the storage basket when not in use.
The bumper bar is also exceptionally easy to attach and detach, but not so easy that your child could do it. Although our tester didn’t use it with her three-year-old, it would offer peace of mind to those with younger kids and some children like to be able to hold a bumper bar.
What’s the storage like?
The shopping basket on the Qbit Plus is wide, but a bit shallow. While it appears to be shaped to avoid things falling out of it (and seems muscular in design), you’re not going to want to pile it high.
Provided that your changing bag isn’t too bulky, it would fit without an issue. The basket is attached to the footrest but there’s only a small gap between the seat and the rest, so your child is unlikely to step through and damage it.
How does the gb Qbit+ stroller fold?
The fold on the Qbit Plus is one of its best features. It's a true one-handed fold and a breeze to execute. You just press the two buttons on the handlebar to release and lower it in one fluid movement, then it locks automatically.
To release, you unclip the lock at the side, press the buttons, lift and check that everything has clicked securely into place.