Am I being silly | Imamother

scintilla

Wed, Aug 16 2023, 5:39 am

You won't be silly either way if you get the one you really like, they're both excellent high quality strollers. Just make sure you've tried them both out and decide which features are more important to you. I always thought I'd get a Cruz, the bugaboo seemed to be for fancy people, but then I actually pushed the bugaboo and it's just so much smoother than uppababy that it won me over. Also for the future the bugaboo board has a seat while the uppababy is just standing, not a big consideration but it does help to know all the factors.

I did get the lynx as someone above suggested, I think it's the equivalent of the Cruz just I don't know if they're making it anymore. Great stroller holds up well.

But tachlis do what works for you, don't pay attention to the brand name or other irrelevant factors.

amother

Aconite

Wed, Aug 16 2023, 6:16 am

so many people told me uppababy was stronger than bugaboo. Mine broke after 3 years, and I dint abuse it, the warranty had just expired. so its not necessarily true. I have a donkey as a double and it seems to be holding up really well. their both big and bulky strollers. uppababy does have a lot of pros, it folds easier and smaller, has less shocks so it might be easier to bring up the stairs and the bassinet and seat are two totally separate pieces which is nice for the one month you baby wants to sit while awake and be laying down to sleep. foot rest has a few positions, bassinet is bigger

bugaboo push is much smoother, the add on boogie board is better, and it does have a smaller feel in general.

amother

Strawberry

Wed, Aug 16 2023, 6:43 am

amother OP wrote:

I can get a Bugaboo Fox 3 and an Uppababy Cruz with bassinet for approx. the same price.
I am considering the Cruz for it's durability and more compact fold, and also I like the bassinet a bit better.
Part of me just feels like I should get the Bugaboo since it's more high end and is considered an amazing stroller. It also looks a lot nicer.
Am I silly for choosing a Cruz over the Bugaboo?

I got an uppa baby Over a bugaboo they are way stronger and not as heavy I love my uppa baby and don’t have any regret over not getting the bugaboo.

amother

Strawberry

Wed, Aug 16 2023, 6:43 am

amother Aconite wrote:

No one I know had this experience the uppa baby lasts years and doesn’t fade if taken care of.

amother

Thu, Aug 17 2023, 9:33 pm

I went to the store to see both strollers IRL.
The Bugaboo felt a bit more finicky - the way the handlebar height adjusts, the fold... it just felt more delicate.
The bassinet had more parts and didn't feel as sturdy as the Cruz.
The Cruz just felt more solid and sturdy.

Did anyone find that this bothered them or is the Bugaboo totally strong and solid despite it's more delicate features?

amother

Strawberry

Thu, Aug 17 2023, 9:35 pm

amother OP wrote:

Yup one of the reasons got the uppa baby

amother

Cadetblue

Thu, Aug 17 2023, 10:48 pm

amother OP wrote:

Not at all! I live in LA and the streets here are all bumpy and cracked and I walk a ton. The fox is sturdy as anything and pushes very smoothly. I really enjoyed the bassinet when my baby was younger. I’ve used the cruz at times (borrowed a relatives). The two strollers do not compare! The fox wins hands down. But really it’s a personal preference. If you don’t like the bugaboo then don’t get it.

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Vermilion

Fri, Aug 18 2023, 1:20 am

I got a bugaboo chameleon for my oldest 14 years ago and had a TERRIBLE experience, tho I seem to be in the minority.

I used it lightly with my first. That older version did not fold in one piece or have a long enough hood, but the newer versions are better.

The issues started with when I started using it for my second child. I lived on the first floor but there wereb5 steps that I needed to shlep the carriage up. I’m short, so I always had the handlebar on the lowest setting. But every time I pulled the carriage up the steps the handlebar would extend on its own. It was annoying, but I dealt with it. Towards the end, the handlebar starting unlocking. You can switch the bar from pushing the carriage from the front or back. So when I would shlep it up the steps one side would unlock as if I was going to switch the bar to the other side. It was dangerous cuz if the second side would unlock I would lose control of the carriage on the steps. It was frustrating that even tho the carriage was well over $1000 back then in 2012 the company would not help me at all since it was past the warranty.

When I had my 3rd child I ended up buying a very slightly user new base for the bugaboo. It worked well for a while, but when he was a toddler the carriage had a slight lean to one side. So I had to compensate and push it slightly the other way when walking. I was fed up at that point and gave away the carriage.

My next carriage that I researched and wanted to get was the UppaBaby Cruz. I only looked into it 4 years ago, but that had all the features I cared about. However I never ended up buying a full size carriage and managed with a yo-yo. I would tell you to go for the UppaBaby Cruz!

amother

Vermilion

Fri, Aug 18 2023, 1:22 am

amother Vermilion wrote:

The one thing bugaboo was better at was pushing the carriage in snow. However, where I live in NY it doesn’t seem to snow much anymore and I wouldn’t base a carriage on that.

(Also regarding my previous post - I took good care of my carriage, didn’t used it every day. Never had more than one child on it…)

4sure

Fri, Aug 18 2023, 5:33 am

amother Vermilion wrote:

The original bugaboo had an issue with the frame. It used to snap when using on steps. They have corrected that in future models. Also the ones they sell now is a total new model, so can’t really compare. Although I also have the cameleon3, the frame snapped but I replaced that part with a metal pc instead of plastic so it doesn’t happen again.

amother

Aqua

Fri, Aug 18 2023, 5:39 am

4sure wrote:

I have a used chameleon 3 from someone and had this issue I didn’t know it was common! Can you explain what you replaced? DH managed to fix it somehow but wondering what the right thing is to do. I know he ordered a part what did you order?

4sure

Fri, Aug 18 2023, 5:42 am

amother Aqua wrote:

I ordered that part from a third party place. The same thing but it’s metal instead of plastic.

It was years ago but I’m pretty sure it’s this.
https://www.shapeways.com/prod.....88287