Double suitable for travel?

[elk4baby]

Just wondering, what your experiences have been like travelling with two children in a buggy?

We used a Combi WE2 and it's been great. The only downside we found is that it didn't do well on the sand(beach) due to the small wheels. It's a brilliant gold colour though, so pretty :).

I believe the only requirement for the buggy to travel is that it folds in one piece. (Corret me if I'm wrong here).

So... the my main question is: does a light-weight on large wheels double that folds in one pice actually exist?

Wow, those deals sound amazing. I wish there was such a place nearby... though being fairly new to the area, I have no idea there might already be such a shop :)

What are they called anyway? (maybe not the actual name, but the type of the shop)

We're looking at getting a trailer next year (DS2 was too young for it this year), so a POD might be the answer - a trailer and a travel buggy on big wheels.... mmmm.... [drooling emoticon]

I really couldn't catergorise it! But it's called international stock. There are at least 2 in Birmingham, but of those one is truly crap!

I seem to remember the POD was about £350 but not sure. I just remember looking at the price tag and being shocked at how much it is. But if it is that much it's not so bad!

Maybe I should max out my credit card there and sell it all on to you lot!

£350?! When have they ever sold something that expensive?!!! I thought the £200 for the Gos was expensive for IS.

So.... having looked around I'm leaning towards three options:

1. Travel with our much-loved double and hope for the best (Stokke PramPack looks quite practical as a 'wrap')

1. Baby Jogger City Classic Double - seems hard to find, but is lighter than the Elite and does pretty much the same things. From what I've seen other options are either too large folded (MB), much more expensive (Easywalker) or weigh a tonne (Elite)

1. Phil & Teds Explorer Tandem - now... I really don't like these, but they're so popular that I'm including it as an option: use it for a few trips until DS1 doesn't need a buggy and sell it on

(Possible Option 4: BJ POD imprted... though I need to find out what the width and weight is and whether those large wheels pop off easily)

What would you do?

I think I'd go for the BJCC personally. The POD's a bit expensive unless you plan on using it a lot at home too.

We were planning on getting a trailer at some point (mind you, we don't even have bikes yet, as have just migrated from a tiny flat to a proper house). These tend to be quite pricey too, so that was my argument saved for DH.

Of course, it's not definite that we'll, all of a sudden, become cycling enthusiasts, but it is possible . If that does happen, no one can tell when... maybe, by then our DS1 will need his own bike, I don't know.
I have tried riding with a trailer at Centre Parcs on a rented bike and really liked it, better yet - DS1 loved it (DS2 was way too small for a trailer at that point (3mths)). I'd love to take them out on little excursions, now that we live out the country.

The POD looks a bit strange as a buggy though.... and I don't know how much savings it will be on buying a separate trailer and a used BJCC....

We were not cyclists at all before thus summer. But a Taga got DH cycling, and he bought me a bike so I could accompany him with the children. From there he's bought a better bike and trailer to do the nursery run with next year. By the end of the summer I was pulling the children around too. However our Croozer was simply too hard work for me to convert into buggy mode to nip into the shops. I would love it if POD was easier. POD is the only cycling trailer made by a pushchair manufacturer instead of a bike accessory IYKWIM.

That's why it's soo tempting! I can see myself using it, though if it ends up just sitting in the house somewhere, I'd really hate spending so much money on it.
From the looks of it, the fold can be quite compact, as all the wheels pop off - very tempting. (most trailers I've seen are enormous folded)

Well I went on my fact-finding mission but it was gone. I asked a man about it but he didn't know what I was talking about, but then they're often a bit like that there. There's also a crazy old woman who I assume works there but I've never seen her do anything except follow people round the shop!
They did have a cameleon without the top fabrics (are they called tailored fabrics, not sure?) for £349!!!!! But it was sold.

Aww re not finding POD. Elk, for some odd reason your four choices didn't appear. I would either stick with what you have or get the Classic. I must add someone put a good review up of the O'Baby Apollo Sport twin pushchair here on Best Buggy yesterday. I think they shocked themselves by liking it! Great review.