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Phil&Ted sport double - brake question
twinsmama08 · 02/12/2009 13:58
Hi
after much deliberation finally bought a phil&ted sport double for my 18-month twins.
However have not used it yet as I seem to find it hard if not impossible to use the brake with the double kit on.
Is very very stiff and hard to unlock with just one foot.
I looked trhough many review sites/message boards and nobody seemed to report this problem.
Anyone had same problem or is it just me? Any advice?
Fruitbatlings · 02/12/2009 14:01
it's not just you.
They are all stiff.
Try lifting the brake off with flip flops
LadyOfTheFlowers · 02/12/2009 14:03
They are all the same and they don't get better.
I did mine in a pair of those stupid Nike Air Rift trainers the other day and it slipped between my toes rendering me unable to move for 10 mins outside the school.
mogs0 · 02/12/2009 18:11
I used to have an e3 and the brake was fine and easy to put on and take off. I now have a 2nd hand sport and the brake is a pita. I hardly use it (the brake) and when I do I have to put it on and release it by hand rather than by foot.
AdoraBelleDearHeart · 02/12/2009 18:16
Same problem here. I have to use my hand to put the brake on and off.
chopchopquick · 02/12/2009 22:54
Yes they are really stiff. I usually end up taking it off by using my hand. However, according to p&t it is supposed to be stiff to prevent little ones in the doubles seat from operating it themself. I guess when you think about it that does make sense.
twinsmama08 · 03/12/2009 13:23
oh dear, it's not just me then!
I wish I had known about this before, I would have gone for the dash model then which has a handle-operated brake.
We did try out a sport in mothercare and the brake did not seem so stiff there..
Sigh... my "phil&ted dream" is now shattered just gotta get used to it I suppose...
thanks all for your feedback!
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