So come tell me....MOUNTAIN BUGGY...why exactly is it so fab?

[nicolamumof3]

Just looks so 'basic' imo is it really worth the £400 im about to splash out on one?

sold my P&T and need another off roader...

Well I only have one days experience as we borrowed one when we were on holiday as we were going for a cross field walk and it had been snowing so it was so slushy/icy/muddy. Usually I have a Maclaren XLR.
The mountain buggy was lovely and easy to push and coped well with the conditions (I started looking around for one when I got home!). The downside, my DH complained the handles weren't tall enough for him (6'5) but that might of just been to get out of pushing and it takes up rather a lot of space.

Which model are you going for?

I've got a Terrain and the main advantage is definitely its sturdiness, it is so simply and solidly built. Despite this, it is relatively light due to the canvas sling-style seat, and pushes like a dream. The seat is also generously sized so is fine for a larger toddler.

I'm not keen on the Urban personally (though it also has a lot of fans) as it is ridiculously bulky for a 'town' pram (which is what it's supposed to be) it's actually wider than the Terrain which just seems bizarre. It does have the flexibility of a swivel wheel though, if that is important to you.

an urban, don't do fixed wheels!

I don't do fixed wheels either for around town, but find fixed wheels are fine if you're in a bit of open space, in fact it's actually easier if they are fixed as it seems to balance it better as you swish along iyswim

But it totally depends where and how you are going to use it, and whether size is an issue.

i've got an xlr and a zapp as well! so this would be my off road buggy, but even for offroad i still like the option of swivel!

I use a double mountain buggy for work (childminding) it is fab. Easy to push, solid construction, great for tiny tots and 4 yearolds. Was a god send at the Music festivals last year even the 7 year olds napped in it.
We also have a Nipper but it is starting to suffer already where as the mountain is still looking good and feels a s good as new.
In my opinion it is worth the extra cash as you will get the extra mileage out of it.
HTH

I only have the double version but i think the build quality is excellent, they are easy to push and fold. They are good calue for money, cant see getting worn out and broken. I prefer it to my p&t anyday!

I wish i'd got one sooner. I love the fact the raincover completely covers Tom. No feet sticking out! Maybe you'd be better getting a 2nd hand one to see if you like them first? I would buy a new one now I know what they are like!

I have both a double and a single, and I love them, I just wish I'd bought them from the start.

they are very sturdy, solidly and robustly built, yet very light to push.
the footplate is great for older siblings. and the seats are hard wearing, and dd2 loves the 'cocoon'-ness of it when reclined, I had a jane, and it was no way as cosy.

Shop around, as my single was nearer £300 new, or get 2nd hand to try. they do hold their value too.

I don't know if you are looking for a double but this looks fantastic value

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*sighs
can you tell I'm a frustrated pram buyer....

single deffo! i just sold my p&t and am hoping single days are behind me!!!

thanks x

mmme well the main thing is that it's the easiest puchchair to push. Even with a heavy toddler it's very effortless. Also light to pick up (not much heavier than an umbrella pushchair) and totally bullet proof. I was lucky- I got given mine, but it has been through four kids and is still going strong. There is nothing fancy about it but this also means that nothing goes wrong (no fiddly bits to snap/get caught/break). I have swivel wheel and the option to lock it (for trips in the woods/beach) and find this perfect in the city and country walks. Get one 2nd hand though as they are so reliable you won't have any probs with it.....

Ds was in his from 3wks until he stopped using it. We got the urban, despite doing country walks every day - and it will go through and over almost anything - including mud up to the axels and foot high thick grass. Its very light to push. Its really easy to fold and unfold (although not great if you need to do this for the bus). Having the swivel wheel means that its find going round town - and we rarely needed to fix the wheel in teh country either - only if the going was really stony. Swivel wheel is great for heavier children as you don't need to push the handle down to change direction -which is fine when they are tiny but gets worse. Quite long when folded up - although you can take the wheels off if you are doing more comprehensive holiday packing - then its really easy to stow and takes up very little room as it folds so flat. Fantastic service too - we lost a bearing and managed to get it replaced by post in a couple of days.

i think that the basic-ness of it is what makes it so bloody fab.
no intrifcate bits to go wrong or get brokenm.

they are simple, but incredibly well made and built to withstand anything.

I have a double terrain and it;s a breeze to push even with a fat toddler and a 4 yr old in it lol. it is honestly the lightest double I have tried

it;s easy to use, but does everything you need.. ie, decent shopping basket, lightweight, seats recline.

mine is third hand and has got to be at least 8 years old but still giong strong. you get what you pay for IMO

ok im sold!