Banana Fish Crib Bedding: BumbleRide 2010 Flite Stroller Review

Average Reviews:
4.5 out of 5 stars

(More customer reviews)I bought the Bumbleride Flite as a stroller for travel for my 19 month old daughter. We also own the MacLaren Techno XLR which has very similar features, but is bulkier and weighs a few pounds more making it a bit difficult to travel with on planes, buses, etc.Since I now own both strollers, I'll provide a bit of a comparison:

Stroller Fold
- The Flite wins here. The fold is compact and the wheels don't sag like on the Techno XLR. This made it easy to stow the stroller in a variety of places (booths at restaurants, the back of a tourist trolley, etc.) It also made it easier to carry when in the folded position. It is taking me and my husband awhile to get the hang of the fold mechanism on the Flite. That is likely user error :)

Overall Ride/Maneuverability
The Techno XLR is better here. The Flite does not have height adjustable handles which was a drawback between me (5'2) and my husband (6'2).The orientation of the stroller was fine for my taller husband, but the Techno XLR is slightly better. The Flite drives well, but the Techno XLR is smoother in general, especially when steering. Also, the video review of the Flite mentions the bar that pops out of place when walking - this is obnoxious, but from time to time, I did use the bar for one handed steering, so I guess that's okay.

Comfort
Both are great, and no complaints from my daughter. The Flite is great because the back zips down to allow air to flow through the stroller. The Techno XLR doesn't do this. The canopy is good on both, but a bit bigger on the Techno XLR. The Flite doesn't sit as upright in the highest position as does the Techno XLR, but this didn't seem to bother my daughter. The strap adjust on the Flite is preferable to the two handed release on the Techno XLR. Both have carseat adapter bars, which means you don't have to buy a bulky travel system (yay!)

Storage
The Flite comes with a cupholder, which is nice, but the Techno XLR has much better storage overall. The Flite's basket is small and has to be accessed from the front. Plus, if you accidentally leave anything in it when folding, watch out. My husband destroyed a snack trap in the process. I love the double pouch on the back of the Techno XLR, and really missed this on the Flite.

Style
Both are great, and the colors of the Bumbleride line are eye catching and fresh. We got a lot of stroller envy looks from other parents as we strolled around with the Flite. I'm a little concerned about the light aqua color of the lining, but it is machine washable, so I'm guessing it'll survive.

If I Had it To Do Again....
If I hadn't had the Techno XLR, I'd likely be very pleased with the BumbleRide Flite. There are a number of features that I like more about the Techno XLR, but they aren't deal breakers. In general, I think you would be very happy with either of these strollers and you wouldn't need to buy one of the heavier travel systems. My plan now is to keep the Flite in my car, and use the Techno XLR for our more frequent walks around the neighborhood.

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Product Description:
BumbleRide 2010 Flite StrollerFlite is everything you love about Bumbleride in a small package. Blending all the style, comfort and safety features found in our other models; Flite travels light and complete. Built on a lightweight aluminum frame, Flite features a multi-adjusting backrest, footrest and offers versatile car seat compatibility. Its unique shape folds ultra-slim to be easily stowed in the tightest of spaces. Bumbleride Flite allows you to go where you want without sacrificing the f