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arly1983
11-20-2007, 10:15 AM
We have a MBUD that we got a wicked good deal on.

However, it takes up all my cargo space and just squeezes through a standard doorway.

I would like something that:

-can fit two kids with a combined weight of 60 lbs
-has taller seat back for a taller little boy to have growing room
-umbrella or similar fold
-pretty light
-good for my tall DH to push
-less than $250
-will hold up over time

I have been looking at these but am open to suggestions:

Inglesina Twin Swift (http://www.albeebaby.com/intwswst20co.html)

-I had one of these but at the time was trying to use it for walks with two kids that weighted very different weights. I wonder if I'd like it better now

Maclaren Twin Rally (http://www.albeebaby.com/ma20twrastin1.html)

Maclaren Twin Triumph (http://www.albeebaby.com/ma20twtrstin3.html)

Is there an differece in these two. I have also heard of some integrity issues with the newer maclarens

Combi Twin Savvy EX (http://www.albeebaby.com/cotwsaexinon.html)

Just because I had a Combi Savvy Soho in Coffee and really loved it. Have heard bad things about the integrity of this brand

Chicco C5 Lightweight (http://www.albeebaby.com/chc5litwdost1.html)

Chicco Citta Twin Double (http://www.albeebaby.com/chcitwstinre.html)

Haven't heard anything about this one but the price does seem to be too good to be true.

arly1983
11-20-2007, 02:38 PM
Oh, crap. We are going to Savannah tomorrow and just realized I have to take the MBUD or sling Camille and she is getting awful heavy. Definatly wishing I had one right now....

CDNTech
11-20-2007, 03:50 PM
I love my Twin Techno... it's predecessor is the Twin Traveller. It is the more expensive Maclaren double because it comes with all the extras... foot muff, harness covers, slightly larger wheels (6" instead of 4") and flat recline.

The Twin Rally is the predecessor to the Twin Triumph.

They just renamed the strollers to make it easier to decide.

The Twin Triumph has all the features of the Triumph just in a double. The Twin Techno has all the features of the Techno just in a double.

The Twin Saavy felt way too plasticky to me and I didn't really care for the extra fold in half step at the end... it left the folded stroller a little bulky for my liking. I also don't like the napper bars when the kids are older... mine like to jump in/out a lot and the napper bar can be a pain.

I bought my sister in law an Inglesina Twin Swift and she finds it a little harder to push... quite honestly, I think it's just the two 35lbs kids (each) she's pushing around and not so much the stroller. ;) Otherwise she really likes it.

arly1983
11-20-2007, 04:54 PM
Thanks, that helps...

I **thought** the inglesina twin was not as smooth as my single triumph but I thought it was because J was 30 lbs and C was only 10 lbs at the time.

It seemed a little heavy and I didn't like the fold.
Otherwise, I loved it, it was soooo sturdy.

I am honestly leaning towards a Maclaren Rally/Triumph or a Chicco C5 Lightweight