Graco My Ride 65

[bfmarini]

We just recieved information from Graco regarding the new Graco My Ride 65 (http://www.kids-n-cribs.com/graco/gracy-my-ride-65) ...

I've posted them to our site, there is a girl and boy print

Graco My Ride 65 Chandler (http://www.kids-n-cribs.com/graco/gracy-my-ride-65/graco-my-ride-65-chandler) ( Boy )

Graco My Ride 65 Patina Bloom (http://www.kids-n-cribs.com/graco/gracy-my-ride-65/graco-my-ride-65-patina-bloom) ( Girl )

Expected Availability sometime in June ...

[NannyMom]

:eek: It's not grey and black!! Thank you for the pics!!!!

I pm'd you btw :)

[MySillyKids]

omg. I WANT! (in like a half a year)

[NannyMom]

Is it bad that I like the black/grey more than the pretty colors? Brian.... you won't be getting the black/grey that was "leaked" to the board? The colors are the only think stopping me from placing an order right this very second :whistle: lol

[bfmarini]

Is it bad that I like the black/grey more than the pretty colors? Brian.... you won't be getting the black/grey that was "leaked" to the board? The colors are the only think stopping me from placing an order right this very second :whistle: lol

I didn't see the one that was leaked, but the Chandler looks a bit gray / black to me. I'm trying to get hi res images so I can see for sure. These are the only 2 that I've seen released so far.

[NannyMom]

I didn't see the one that was leaked, but the Chandler looks a bit gray / black to me. I'm trying to get hi res images so I can see for sure. These are the only 2 that I've seen released so far.

Chandler looks like a pale blue and black too me.

[brightredmtn]

You're not coming up in a Google Search of the My Ride 65. I believe you're the first to put it on sale. How do you get up higher in google searches?

[bfmarini]

You're not coming up in a Google Search of the My Ride 65. I believe you're the first to put it on sale. How do you get up higher in google searches?

I just put it online about 20-25 mins ago .. give it a couple days and it will percolate up in Google. Can't Guarantee where it will land, but google will pick the page up in the next couple of days.

[LuciaBella]

This goes up to 40lbs rf!! Is anyone else this excited!?!?

[4boysmom]

man I had temporary amnesia bout those darn cup holders!

[melniemi]

Thanks for the pics!! I love the girly one. I wish it had been available 2.5 years ago when my dd1 outgrew her ma rfing. She still asks to sit backwards but is now 42#s:p If dd2 ever gains weight or baby5 is a big chunker, we'll need one of these:thumbsup:

[daniele_ut]

Um, wow $159.99?? I have to say that I think that's really great! I know a lot of people were disappointed in this seat when the first pics were leaked, but I really think this fits a niche in the affordable convertible market. There are a LOT of really heavy babies that get turned around before a year and honestly, I think that is just as important to address as the issue of designing seats that will RF older children. I hope that people will see that sticker that says RF to 40lbs right on the strap cover and actually digest that info.

[zeo2ski]

I didn't see the one that was leaked, but the Chandler looks a bit gray / black to me. I'm trying to get hi res images so I can see for sure. These are the only 2 that I've seen released so far.

I thought the Chandler was just the same as the leaked one but with different lighting. But I put the pics side by side (I never closed a couple of the leaked pics on my desktop...I've been staring at it and trying to fall in love, lol. Hasn't happened yet:o) and there are differences. The shoulder strap covers are gray on the leaked, black on the chandler. Same with the flap that covers the harness adjuster. The leaked one also has a "Graco" patch-label on the front of the seat, and the airbag warning in the shoulder area. Not sure if they edit that out for stock photos though. Other than that they look the same, but the gray is a lot darker on the leaked which could or could not just be the lighting.

I'm so glad this seat is coming--if it's really here by June I should be safe, DS goes between 32 and 34 lbs but this week stayed around 32. Here's hoping!

[LuciaBella]

Most people don't realize that kids are safer rear facing. What about the Swedish!? They have like a 1% death rate among children in accidents because they are all RF

I recently checked my cousins seat and she had already turned him around at 10 months! I told her NO WAY!

[Holly]

It's hard to tell from the picture, but how tall is the seat shell? It doesn't look that tall. How tall are the highest slots? (Not sure if anyone knows yet, just thinking outloud)
If it's as tall as the MA, or taller, and has a high enough shell and can fit 3 across, I might get one of these instead of a MA. I'm not getting a new seat until about September.

[NannyMom]

It's hard to tell from the picture, but how tall is the seat shell? It doesn't look that tall. How tall are the highest slots? (Not sure if anyone knows yet, just thinking outloud)
If it's as tall as the MA, or taller, and has a high enough shell and can fit 3 across, I might get one of these instead of a MA. I'm not getting a new seat until about September.

It was measured about an inch shorter than the MA. But the pics with a child in the seats made it look like the child had more room above his head in the My Ride than in the MA. I think the cup holders make it wider, so not sure how it would do in your 3 across. The top slots are just shy of 17 inches.

[Kat_Momof3]

Bryan... thank you!! You have been such an awesome guy for giving us info on the board... don't think it's gone unnoticed!

[NannyMom]

Bryan... thank you!! You have been such an awesome guy for giving us info on the board... don't think it's gone unnoticed!

I second that

[Kat_Momof3]

okay... I LOVE that girl pattern... the boy pattern is fine... nothing ugly.. but wow... they did great with the girl pattern.

[fyrfightermomma]

It was measured about an inch shorter than the MA. But the pics with a child in the seats made it look like the child had more room above his head in the My Ride than in the MA. I think the cup holders make it wider, so not sure how it would do in your 3 across. The top slots are just shy of 17 inches.

Yeah it was kinda weird that way....but it really did look like it gave more room than a MA so it should be adequate to get most kiddos to 3 or so height wise which is 100x better than their last convertible!

[Holly]

It was measured about an inch shorter than the MA. But the pics with a child in the seats made it look like the child had more room above his head in the My Ride than in the MA. I think the cup holders make it wider, so not sure how it would do in your 3 across. The top slots are just shy of 17 inches.

Yeah, it will probably be too wide for me. I cant have anything wider than the MA. Thats ok though, I will be able to get ds RF long enough in the MA.

[bfmarini]

Bryan... thank you!! You have been such an awesome guy for giving us info on the board... don't think it's gone unnoticed!

No problem at all. I knew there were a lot of people interested in this seat on the board so wanted to get the word out. Plus, I heard about the seat from you guys first! :)

[joolsplus3]

Oh, my, my heart is fluttering...I hope Leah's short enough to get another 6-9 months out of it :love:

[fyrfightermomma]

Oh, my, my heart is fluttering...I hope Leah's short enough to get another 6-9 months out of it :love:

Put books on her head. That's what I intend to do with my 2 year old to keep her short! :)

[flutie128]

I will be buying at least one of these when the comfort sport I have had since DS's birth expires. I love the girly one. Good thing the seat is for a girl :whistle:.

[Michi]

Looks nice - and affordable, too!
Way to go, Graco!:thumbsup:

[ChristyH]

I'm so excited! I LOVE the girly color!

My 1yr old only has a 9 1/2" torso and is in the under 5% for height and weight, I think I will get ALOT of use out of this seat rear facing.

[capeKO71]

Great price point! Excited that I might actually see folks come in with this seat simply due to the price point. :)

[April]

It's hard to tell from the picture, but how tall is the seat shell? It doesn't look that tall. How tall are the highest slots? (Not sure if anyone knows yet, just thinking outloud)
If it's as tall as the MA, or taller, and has a high enough shell and can fit 3 across, I might get one of these instead of a MA. I'm not getting a new seat until about September.

The base looks pretty narrow and like it sits up high. I think it might puzzle well with the lower sitting seats (Radian anyone?)

I'm just in shock that they are releasing a girly cover right off the bat. One up on the Nautilus in my books:thumbsup:

[heyruthie]

wow. i think i'm going to have to hold out on my "great convertible carseat search" for a few more months.....i was just about to spring for a TF or another EFTA. this one is just TOO cool....

[jujumum]

The Chandler is fair, but the Patina Bloom!!! I :love: this cover! Even it's name is pretty and girly. I hope their replacement covers are reasonably priced, though. I'll need a boy/neutral one down the line for ds, too. Graco needs to break into the animal prints, too.:thumbsup:

[emandbri]

Do you happen to know if there are going to be any other fabrics? Yuck and double yuck. :whistle:

[brookelynn2005]

I'm so excited!! My next pay check is coming wednesday and I am ordering one!!! :cool!:

[luvmy2]

Wow! I am so glad to finally see pics. I am getting one for my back up seat for Briar!!

[bfmarini]

Do you happen to know if there are going to be any other fabrics? Yuck and double yuck. :whistle:

I expect this seat to be pretty popular ... so I'd anticipate them coming out with additional covers once it hits the market or even before that.

[mommy-medic]

Thanks for posting that info! I'm not too crazy about the girly cover, but would opt for it over the neutral one. Does anyone know what retailers we may see these seats in? BRU, walmart, etc? Would love to do a test install/fit with my 2.5 year old. (Yes, the cupholders are a selling point, but not sure if it's going to trump my marathon or not- do like RFing tether as well, and with the MR65 height it may/may not work anyway). Want to put my hands on it!

[Synchro246]

Subbing. . .and very possibly preordering :o

[bfmarini]

As soon as I get a firm arrival date, I'll let everyone know. Also, if anything changes, you'll hear it here first :)

[romanoma]

I have to agree, I am VERY VERY impressed with the price point. What good is an awesome seat if most average families can't afford them? This will be very popular among the masses just given the brand, cup holders, and price.

[Kat_Momof3]

I agree... think how many people buy the comfortsport just because they had a graco infant seat, loved it, and figure that they can just buy any graco seat and it will be great?

It's not a lot more than the comfortsport, so I could see a lot of people seeing why not go ahead and buy this one instead... even without the taller shell, better cupholders (though that will help pursuade the ones who think the comfortsport will last long enough), and higher weight limit.

And as long as that seating area is indeed comparable to the Marathon, we'll be able to recommend something besides the Evenflo Triumph, the Radian, and the Truefit, all that have quirks (knobs, sometimes hard to install, hard to access harness adjuster) that people can choose from.

Of course, then I just also keep thinking that the more submersed the market becomes in seats that hold kids in harnessed longer, the more people will stop and think before rushing to booster at 4 and 40 or (MUCH worse) 3 and 30lbs.

[*Spoiledinmyhouseofblue*]

Kidz n cribs I sent my friend your website and I hope she gets the My Ride over the marathon.

Thanks for your help. :-)

[bfmarini]

Kidz n cribs I sent my friend your website and I hope she gets the My Ride over the marathon.

Thanks for your help. :-)

Thank you much. I just reworked some things one our site. The My Ride is now $149.99. We moved our Free shipping threshold up a bit and I wanted to keep the bottom line price ( including shipping ) on the my ride about the same.

[ChristyJoelnSosi]

Wow, 40lbs. I could/would flip Joel back around! He ranges between 30-33lbs depending on the day.

[Thanksgiving_Twins_Mom]

The base looks pretty narrow and like it sits up high. I think it might puzzle well with the lower sitting seats (Radian anyone?)

I'm just in shock that they are releasing a girly cover right off the bat. :

:yeahthat:

[PixieEMT]

Is it really 40lbs RF or was it a typo??? I'm ready to have a stroke and fall on my floor!! Please tell me it is true and not a typo!!!!:love:

[Jeanum]

It's not a typo and it's really supposed to have a RF limit of 40 lbs. :)

[bfmarini]

I saw both the seats today in person and they're definitely nicer in person than pictured. The top shoulder position is just about 17".

We are very excited to get these in!

[NannyMom]

Any other colors? Any new date?

[bree]

I saw both the seats today in person and they're definitely nicer in person than pictured. The top shoulder position is just about 17".

We are very excited to get these in!

Thanks for keeping us updated!

[bfmarini]

Any other colors? Any new date?

Those are the only colors ... shipping date of early - mid june.

[Judi]

I can't wait to see one!

[jess71903]

The one pictured on the Graco site is purple...

http://www.gracobaby.com/Catalog/Pages/productlistingPage.aspx?catid=10:41||1+10434:42949 58943||1#

[gecikuh]

The one pictured on the Graco site is purple...

http://www.gracobaby.com/Catalog/Pages/productlistingPage.aspx?catid=10:41||1+10434:42949 58943||1#

i looked on their site a couple days ago and couldn't find the MR at all....but i'm in love with the purple one now!!!

[lotsolove]

oh my I may have to wait on buying my next convertible! I looooooove:love:
the purple!
now if they would just allow rf tether

lotsolove
dd1 4 ff radian 65
dd2 2 rf scenera
dd3 11 months ss1

[brightredmtn]

DS is definitely going to want purple. It's his favorite color!

Is it really only going to be available at Wal-Mart like the Graco site says? Cause we need this seat yesterday and we don't do Wal-Mart.

[BW1426]

I'm just so pleased to see a nice seat that will likely be found at Walmart that actually rearfaces and forward facing to a decent amount :thumbsup:

[Synchro246]

The one pictured on the Graco site is purple...

http://www.gracobaby.com/Catalog/Pages/productlistingPage.aspx?catid=10:41||1+10434:42949 58943||1#

The description is awesome! It's totally supports ERF citing the AAP; I'm impressed.

[April]

The one pictured on the Graco site is purple...

http://www.gracobaby.com/Catalog/Pages/productlistingPage.aspx?catid=10:41||1+10434:42949 58943||1#

Must. Go. Conceive. Girl.....

[bfmarini]

Looks like the purple is a WalMart Exclusive.

[jessclear]

Can you get a seat depth for me? From babies bottom to edge of seat, where knees will be. My DD is complaining of her legs falling asleep. If this has more leg room, I just may "need" one.

[bthane23]

This may have been asked before...so Im sorry if I just missed it. How are we thinking this will fit a newborn? I know that some carseats SAY 5lbs as a minimum but we all know they wont fit. :) Im shopping for a carseat for the new baby due in August. I had pretty much decided on the TrueFit (and keeping my fingers crossed for the ARB to be out in time. grrr) but if this would fit...I really think I should consider it. Thanks so much!

[Mommy0608]

I LOOOOOVE that purple!!! Too bad this seat would be for Tyler, not Jessica. If I got purple for Tyler, then Jessica would be soooo mad at me. :p

[BabyKaykes]

I will get the seat if DS has grow room as far as height. Do we know how tall the seat back is? I'm so mad I missed the leaked pics, I was out of town!

I'm also slightly ticked at Graco. Their girl patterns are always AMAZING. Yet boys get shades of gray? Is it too much for them to put Lizards in line, Zurich, or ANYthing else that's not so BLAH on a seat other than the Turbo?

Also, anyone note that the Nautilus is pegged at 26lb, while the MyRide is about 16lb? WOOHOO for lightweight!

[Judi]

26 lbs for the Nauti? Dang! It feels lighter than the Radian to me!

[Maedze]

Well, that settles it, I'm going to have to buy a Walmart girl Myride. Which violates all my moral principles, which proves how much I want this seat.

Kids-n-Cribs, I'm also going to order a boy-model from you :p I just sent your C/S an email!

[NannyMom]

Those are the only colors ... shipping date of early - mid june.

Shipping from you to us, right? Not Graco to you.



I will get the seat if DS has grow room as far as height. Do we know how tall the seat back is? I'm so mad I missed the leaked pics, I was out of town!

I'm also slightly ticked at Graco. Their girl patterns are always AMAZING. Yet boys get shades of gray? Is it too much for them to put Lizards in line, Zurich, or ANYthing else that's not so BLAH on a seat other than the Turbo?

Also, anyone note that the Nautilus is pegged at 26lb, while the MyRide is about 16lb? WOOHOO for lightweight!

It measured about an inch shorter than the MA. But with the child in it, it looked to have more headroom than the MA. And slightly more legroom than the MA.

[bfmarini]

Yes, from us. They sound like they're on schedule with the release as of right now.

[NannyMom]

Yes, from us. They sound like they're on schedule with the release as of right now.

Bryan. I love you.

[OwensMama]

Oh no. My son LOOOOVES purple. If he sees that in the store he will absolutely want it. (I would buy it for him too :love:, just have no need for it).

[fyrfightermomma]

Anyone else worried about the height of that base?? It sorta reminds me of the Signo/Como factor that everyone has issues with. Big base + big rear facer =not fun at my house!

[Mommy0608]

Anyone else worried about the height of that base?? It sorta reminds me of the Signo/Como factor that everyone has issues with. Big base + big rear facer =not fun at my house!

Yes, I noticed that too. I really hope a B&M store gets it in stock so I can take a good look at it before I decide what seat to get Tyler.

[NannyMom]

Anyone else worried about the height of that base?? It sorta reminds me of the Signo/Como factor that everyone has issues with. Big base + big rear facer =not fun at my house!

Is the problem just lack of legroom, or something else? Because in the pics posted before it had a tad more legroom than the MA.

[abacus2]

Ooooh, I love the purple! I bet my little chunker with give me a good excuse to buy it, too. :love:

[zeo2ski]

I know we're all comparing the MR to the MA based on the pics that were here, but remember that in those shots the MA was very overreclined. This can really make a difference in fit! So my thought is that it may not actually offer much if any more height room than the MA, but it may have even MORE extra leg room than the pictures showed, because if the MA had been more upright, he'd have had less room in that pic. :twocents:

So Bryan, when you saw them in person, is the Chandler blue or gray? light or dark gray?

[NannyMom]

I know we're all comparing the MR to the MA based on the pics that were here, but remember that in those shots the MA was very overreclined. This can really make a difference in fit! So my thought is that it may not actually offer much if any more height room than the MA, but it may have even MORE extra leg room than the pictures showed, because if the MA had been more upright, he'd have had less room in that pic. :twocents:

So Bryan, when you saw them in person, is the Chandler blue or gray? light or dark gray?

Hmm, you're right. I thought about that for leg room, but not for head room.

[jess71903]

Must. Go. Conceive. Girl.....

My thoughts exactly! I much prefer purple to the 1000 shades of pink!

[*Spoiledinmyhouseofblue*]

Kidz and cribs-

Thank you so much! My friend is pre-ordering 2 of them :thumbsup:

[bfmarini]

I know we're all comparing the MR to the MA based on the pics that were here, but remember that in those shots the MA was very overreclined. This can really make a difference in fit! So my thought is that it may not actually offer much if any more height room than the MA, but it may have even MORE extra leg room than the pictures showed, because if the MA had been more upright, he'd have had less room in that pic. :twocents:

So Bryan, when you saw them in person, is the Chandler blue or gray? light or dark gray?

To me the seat definitely looked a lot more dark grayer rather than blue. I think both the seats definitely looked a lot better in person than in the pictures. They're a bit awkward looking in the pictures, but in real life, they're very, very nice.

[zeo2ski]

Thanks Bryan. Now if only I could ever just make a decision:rolleyes: I tried to get DS to decide for me--he picked purple first but then picked the other two also, lol...just get em all.

[2boys3girls]

I saw both the seats today in person and they're definitely nicer in person than pictured. The top shoulder position is just about 17".

We are very excited to get these in!

I AM VERY, VERY EXCITED TO GET MINE IN ...... in MY FRONT DOOR, THAT IS! AND TO GET MY CHUNK-A-MONK 27 month old little sweetie in "it"...!!! so glad I pre-ordered from Kids-N-Cribs....!!! :thumbsup: I hope she's got at least as much room to grow as she does in her 2006 Radian which only RF to 33 lbs.

[bfmarini]

Thanks Bryan. Now if only I could ever just make a decision:rolleyes: I tried to get DS to decide for me--he picked purple first but then picked the other two also, lol...just get em all.

I think both the Patina Bloom and Chandler are nice prints. The Chandler looks to be a nice seat for boy or girl. I'm not sure about the alma from Graco's Site. That's just a bit too much purple for my taste!:)

[LuciaBella]

Do we know how wide that base is?

I know on the gracobaby.com site, it gave these dimensions:

Weight: 15.8lbs
Height: 26"
Width:20.8"
Depth: 27"

Is that width the base or the whole car seat at its widest part?

[Holly]

I'm excited to see reviews on these once people get them. If this would puzzle well with my other seats, I'll get one for ds in a few months.
I like the cupholders, they would be a good spot to put his binky's.
I really like the price too, dh would be so excited. If this doesnt work for us, it will be the Marathon.

[joolsplus3]

Do we know how wide that base is?

I know on the gracobaby.com site, it gave these dimensions:

Weight: 15.8lbs
Height: 26"
Width:20.8"
Depth: 27"

Is that width the base or the whole car seat at its widest part?

I'm thinking that width has got to be at the widest part. The base looks so much smaller, and has to be able to work with the 11" apart LATCH bars, that I'm sure it's quite a bit narrower than those wide cupholder-bearing 'arms' :thumbsup: (though those wide arms are nice and tall, I hold out some hope that they will allow some decent puzzling with other seats...I hope I'm not wrong!)

[LuciaBella]

It looks like it will puzzle well with lower seats (Radian anyone?)

[zeo2ski]

Some people are concerned about the height of the base, but it occurred to me last night that in the pics next to the MA they sat just the same (uninstalled) so I'm thinking it's just the shape of it that makes it look so big.

[zeo2ski]

OMG Chandler is NOT the leaked one, it's Edgemont Dots, and there's also Spiral at the Graco site (http://www.gracobaby.com/Search%20Results/Pages/Search.aspx?search=My+Ride+65)!!!

[bobandjess99]

OMG Chandler is NOT the leaked one, it's Edgemont Dots, and there's also Spiral at the Graco site (http://www.gracobaby.com/Search%20Results/Pages/Search.aspx?search=My+Ride+65)!!!

AWESOME! :thumbsup:

[flutie128]

I think I like all of the patterns but if I get one it will be the purple since I am obsessed with the color.

[*Spoiledinmyhouseofblue*]

:whistle: Must get new daycare kid in summer that fits this, so I don't have to wait till Fall to get this seat. I guess I could just play with my friend's, but it won't be the same. :p

[Holly]

I want this seat! I hope it will work! I like the spiral, I like the brown in it.

[NannyMom]

Do we know how wide that base is?

I know on the gracobaby.com site, it gave these dimensions:

Weight: 15.8lbs
Height: 26"
Width:20.8"
Depth: 27"

Is that width the base or the whole car seat at its widest part?

Bryan, Did the MR look wider than the TF? My TF measrures just under 19 inches at the widest on the sides. We can barely flip the vehicle seat next to it. Maybe the 20.8 is at the head and not at the cup holders. Otherwise, I may not be able to use mine :(

[brightredmtn]

I don't remember if I saw this or not but are there built in lock offs?

[NannyMom]

I don't remember if I saw this or not but are there built in lock offs?

no lockoffs.

[Calideedle]

I will have to drive out to your store in June :whistle:

[NannyMom]

Do we know how wide that base is?

I know on the gracobaby.com site, it gave these dimensions:

Weight: 15.8lbs
Height: 26"
Width:20.8"
Depth: 27"

Is that width the base or the whole car seat at its widest part?

I wonder if this is a seat that must be put together like the GN. Walmart lists it as... 27.75H x 17.875W x 22.75L

[brightredmtn]

no lockoffs.

Now that sucks :thumbsdown:. If I never have to use another locking clip I will be a happy happy woman.

[NannyMom]

Now that sucks :thumbsdown:. If I never have to use another locking clip I will be a happy happy woman.

I agree. That's why I love having so many LATCHs in my van :)

[CPSDarren]

You can read our reviews on this seat here-

http://carseatblog.com/?p=2312

http://carseatblog.com/?p=2556

[bfmarini]

Just received word that the Graco My Ride 65 Chandler (http://www.kids-n-cribs.com/graco/gracy-my-ride-65/graco-my-ride-65-chandler) should be shipping to customers beginning early next week.

The Graco My Ride 65 Patina Bloom (http://www.kids-n-cribs.com/graco/gracy-my-ride-65/graco-my-ride-65-patina-bloom) is still a couple weeks late.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Bryan

[Synchro246]

Thank you!

[stayinhomewithmy4]

The Graco My Ride 65 Patina Bloom (http://www.kids-n-cribs.com/graco/gracy-my-ride-65/graco-my-ride-65-patina-bloom) is still a couple weeks late.



:crying: Please, Graco, please hurry!!! :crying: I need one!

Thanks for the update Bryan!

[bfmarini]

UPDATE: ... Chandler arrived today and will be shipping on Monday!!

[Babywearing Meghan]

UPDATE: ... Chandler arrived today and will be shipping on Monday!!
lol I want to switch to Chandler lol.. na not really lol

[Synchro246]

OMG OMG OMG.
I am SO excited. I needed this seat last week!

[Babywearing Meghan]

any word on the plantina blooms yet? :whistle:

[bfmarini]

any word on the plantina blooms yet? :whistle:

All we're hearing right now is end of June. Not really any specific date yet .. sorry :-(