Mclaren XLR - how it fares off road

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Hi,

I'm thinking of buying an XLR to use as a stroller for my 5 month old but i need it to be good off road and on public transport. I currently have a travel system but it's too cumbersome. I've heard Mclarens are bumpy off road is this true of the XLR too? Perhaps you have other suggestions???

Also how cosy are they for newborns in the recline position (for future reference)..?

Thanks!

There is no way an XLR can cope off road. The wheels just can't cope with mud, snow or uneven ground. You need air tyres for off road

Our XLR has a very smooth ride... but not sure it is suited to 'off road'. Took ours up part of a Welsh mountain at the weekend on rocky paths, and managed to get through a small stream etc, but it wasn't easy going. It is very comfy and recline position is v. good for newborns - I used it from about 4 months... love it love it love!

xlr not really suited to either you have asked for..

too big/heavy and cumbersome to be suited to public transport if you need to fold. And no good off road. You need air tyres for that.

I used mine on bus train all of the time, but never had to fold it, and I loved mine - but def not for off road

thanks people, when i say off road i dont mean heavy duty just a country lane short walk to get to bus stop. Still not sure what to do but never mind....

well it would certainly be fine for that! I love them..........but will have to leave this thread so i don;t find myself trying to get another one again

I bought one 1 month ago... I am sooo in love with it. The best pushchair i have ever had, and i have had a few! I would say it is quite good off road as buggys go to be honest. I live on an unmade-up lane and it handles the bumps quite wellalthough it hasn't rained yet
It is quite bulky folded though

I reckon you don't need an XLR - they are just a bigger version of the normal maclarens but far more expensive. The wheels are the same, the recline is the same, the hood, raincover, brakes, etc all the same. Just bigger, heavier and longer when folded.

Best bet, if you want a maclaren, get the normal one!

XLR, XT and spitfire or Ryder (older models) have suspension in all 4 wheels not sure that quest does so I'd go for an XT or try and get a spitfire/Ryder

I bought mine to use from birth for ds who's now nearly 6mo. He's a November baby and I have to say that the xlr isn't at all snuggly for a newborn. _The footmuff only comes up to the baby's waist and is quite rigid so lies far above the baby. You definitely need a couple of blankets as well to stop the wind howling around. I wouldn't really recommend it from birth because of this and because it's forward facing. Pre-children I severely underestimated how much better a rear facing option is.

I've used it on gravel and grit tracks and on hard grass. It's ok but not very easy to push along.

It is bulky to fold up too, and long, so may not be suitable for public transport. I had thought it would be like the smaller Maclarens you see around and about, but it's much bigger and bulkier.

I used mine from about 12 months but had big silver cross til then.

It's a fab seat size fir toddlers. My fave Mac ever. BUT I have a spitfire now and it is lovely, but I just like big prams I guess.

Thanks people. I'v decided in need a off roader instead. I took an xt across my bus route and it was hard work and Bubs didn't look very cosy. Back to the drawing board!

How about a micralite superlite - not to spendy - nice big air tyres at the back - folds up neat for bus - very very light - the hammock seat makes any bumpy terrain comfortable for baby - along with those air tyres.