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which 3-wheeler is a really good one?

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Cherylynne · 11/04/2006 12:38

Hi my friend is expecting and lives in a V.rural area (the kind with few proper pavements) and is looking to buy a really good 3-wheeler which can go for long walks on the hill paths and beaches when she goes out dog walking - anyone got any that they like that i could suggest she looks at?

Thanks

Cheryl

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reiver · 11/04/2006 14:39

I've been very pleased with my Mothercare Urban Detour which I bought four years ago. It was the top of their range at the time which came out well in the Mother & Baby awards ......but suspect they've changed all the names/models since.
We are rural too and it's great on rough paths and beaches & easy for walking two dogs. It's a dream to push & lasted really well. It's not too bad for lifting in and out the boot (but we do have an estate) but I use the Maclaren for nipping in and out of shops. The Mountain Buggy always comes out well in reviews .......but at a price!

suzywong · 11/04/2006 14:42

Little NIpper
very easy to push, accomodates 2 large boys if you use a buggy board and strong as an ox and plenty of carrying space

Clary · 11/04/2006 14:45

yes we have the Instep nipper and it is very good.

suzywong · 11/04/2006 14:47

I may have no reason to use mine by the end of the year, I will be gutted

(not getting rid of hte kids just they are getting bigger)

buffythenappyslayer · 11/04/2006 14:53

ive got an i'coo platon 3 wheeler.its fantastic!im a pushchairaholic and this really is the best that i have ever had.it faces both ways aswell.we live in a rural area,and its great for long walks and on the beach.tell your friend to look at them on ebay,as i got mine from an ebay shop,brand new with all accessories for £199,when mothercare had them in they were selling for £499 just for the pushchair!

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Cherylynne · 11/04/2006 15:13

Thanks - I've passed on these prams to her - any more recommendations will help her too.:)

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Cristina7 · 11/04/2006 15:32

I have a Mothercare Urban detour (bought off someone on here :) ) and I'm v pleased with it - city living, though.

TicTacsMum · 11/04/2006 15:33

Love my Jane Powertrack 360.

Bramshott · 11/04/2006 16:10

I love my XTS Twister which has a swivel wheel at the front for going on the road/pavement (but you can lock it for going off-road).

Enid · 11/04/2006 16:15

yes the xts used to be called the boogie, we live in a proper rural area and its fab, simple strong design.

tell her to go down to halfords and buy some inner tube protector stuff too as you invariably spend half your time with blackthorn punctures if you live in the country

LIZS · 11/04/2006 16:18

Had a Quinny which was really nice for young baby as it had reversible seat, suspension and lay flat, similar to the Freestyle 3xl but without the swivel wheel. Could also attach a carrycot or Maxi Cosi car seat. Bit heavy to get in and out of a car but great for terrain walking.

Screwballmuppet · 11/04/2006 16:19

I had a mothercare urban detour and it was fantastic!! took it everywhere...well almost. We love the outdoors so it went hiking, to the seaside lon the beach and over the dunes like a mini landrover. ds2 loved it when we went over the rocks and on narrow paths as he would be pushed on an angle and getting bumped around, just used giggle endlesly. It was really good round the shops too.
Many treasured memories with that pushchair.

Only one gripe is that it had only two seat positions laying down or sitting up. Though we balanced that aginst the price of other three wheelers so it worked out.

jamsam · 11/04/2006 16:20

i had a fantastic HUGE 3 wheeler...from littlewoods..cant remember name..it was the one maxine had in corrie..i know it was a while ago but the damned thing went for years and was big enough for heffty 1yr old and heffty 3yr old to sit on foot rest.oh how i would love to be able to buy pushchairs again....Sad

Screwballmuppet · 11/04/2006 16:21

Shockmy spelling...must read over before posting in futureSmile

NannyL · 11/04/2006 19:24

the mountain buggy is expensive but is well worth every penny.

I know and have used several that are now 5 - 6 years old, that still have years of life left in them.... depsite being "properly" used all of thier long lives, and with a kiddie board on the back

the one we have at work is nearl 6 years old.... would do another 2 children at least.... its been properly used.... we have massive garden, then woods, then climb down a tree (sort of drop buggy down the drop Wink) onto the pebble beach.... PROPER stuff

cant recommend them highly enough!

Gem13 · 11/04/2006 19:25

The Nipper is fantastic.

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