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queenert

Thu, Mar 30 2017, 11:46 am

Is it normal for them to be low on air if the stroller is just sitting around for a few years?

Basically, we're thinking of getting a 2008 Double Urban second hand on Craigslist and the seller said it's in great condition except that the tires need air. She said there's nothing wrong with the tires - it's just that the stroller's been in storage for a while.
I just want to make sure I'm not getting scammed...

Iymnok

Thu, Mar 30 2017, 12:11 pm

It's like bike tires. They'll get flat if you leave them unused for a while. If they are very flat, then the inner tubes are flat and may need to be replaced. But the tires too may be damaged. Check if they are in good condition or very cracked. Negotiate down if you will have to replace them.

Iymnok

Thu, Mar 30 2017, 12:12 pm

I believe those are regular 12" tubes.

queenert

Sat, Apr 01 2017, 12:24 pm

Thanks!

amother

Babypink

Sat, Apr 01 2017, 6:00 pm

I know people changed the tires to better ones but it doesn't mean that you need to.

ectomorph

Sat, Apr 01 2017, 6:26 pm

We love ours. We got it on Craigslist $40. We had to replace one tires inner tube. It's a great stroller. You're not being scammed.
We did it at a bicycle shop.

amother

Babyblue

Sat, Apr 01 2017, 6:27 pm

How much are you paying?

queenert

Sun, Apr 02 2017, 2:20 am

A lot more than $40! $200...good deal or no?

amother

Coral

Sun, Apr 02 2017, 4:18 pm

It probably needs a new inner tube. Should cost about $10 at a bike shop. I had to replace those a few times over the years on my mountain buggies.

ectomorph

Sun, Apr 02 2017, 4:29 pm

queenert wrote:

A lot more than $40! $200...good deal or no?

im oot and Craigslist is different here. You need to compare to Craigslist by you

amother

Babyblue

Sun, Apr 02 2017, 5:01 pm

queenert wrote:

A lot more than $40! $200...good deal or no?

No! Unless it's really in mint condition. But it's likely you can get something better/ newer for that price or less.

Also mountain buggy tires are notoriously iffy, so you may end up spending much more replacing tires and/or tubes.

chocolatecake

Sun, Apr 02 2017, 5:33 pm

I have a mountain buggy and I live in Brooklyn and use it all the time. I replaced the air tires with rubber ones and it was a worthwhile investment. There is no tire maintenance anymore.

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