Maclaren Techno

wifamily · Jan 31, 2007

Hi. Has anyone had any experience with the Maclaren Techno Classic? I'm having a hard time finding any kind of reviews from people on this stroller. Is it for a reason? Is there something people don't like about this stroller? Any comments would be appreciated! Thank you!

nisi · Jan 31, 2007

I have an older Techno - from 2000 I think. There have been a few changes since them but aside from adding adjustable handles, I don't think it was anything major. Anyway, I love it. It doesn't recline quite enough for a newborn IMO, but if you used a head support it would be fine. It has held up well. (I bought it used, so it's on it's 2nd and 3rd kid now) It is super easy to push - as in my just-turned-2yo can push her ~50lb big sister without much effort. The basket is .. well, coming from the old Century beast we had it seemed small, but it's plenty big enough for a diaper bag and a few toys, etc. It folds and unfolds easily with one hand (and a foot). It's very light for being as sturdy as it is. I really don't have any complaints about it.

cso1997 · Jan 31, 2007

I have a 2006 Classic and I wish that I would have gotten the XT instead. The Classic is good for a newborn because of the extra padding and head hugger. Mine does recline flat enough for a newborn and the sunshade is huge. If you like the padding then the Classic is great but I ended up not liking the pad. It doesn't lay flat and it just kind of gets in the way. It is removable but then the stroller is just gray and boring.

Starlight · Jan 31, 2007

I agree w/ what nisi said. Also keep in mind, there's no cupholder/parent tray. That's my biggest complaint. The basket is small, but I just hook my diaper bag over the handles... it's easier to access that way.

I have Techno XT that I've used from birth... and just the other day, dh was pushing 45 lb ds who was holding 20 lb ds in his lap (yes, i know, not safe) and it still could have turned one handed, on a dime. GREAT turning capabilities.

LuvBug · Jan 31, 2007

I have the vogue, which they now call the techno classic(I believe 05 was the last year as the vogue). Mine fully reclines completely flat and came with a boot and infant headhugger. I think it would be really great for a newborn. It doesnt have a parent or child tray but none of them do. I think you can order a parent accessory pack, but its not a tray. You can order babytrend kid trays that fit on the maclarens and you can order tray like holders for adults that you fasten on from other places.
My vogue has 2 nice sized pockets on the back of the hood, one with a cupholder pouch inside it. It hasnt bothered me not to have the tray.

If you join yahoo's strollerswap (I think it is groups.yahoo.com/groups/strollerswap its free, you just use an email address) you can get all kinds of information about strollers, advice, and tricks on where to get accessories that fit that arent made by the same company.

jamesmommy · Jan 31, 2007

We love our Techno! It took the place of our Volo, which was getting hard to push with my 4 year old. The bigger wheels make it much easier to push. We live near Orlando and do the theme parks alot, it is a great park stroller IMO. We have the Techno Classic and removed the seat pad, so ours is gray as well. We like the solid gray, it's classy and it doesn't show dirt easily.

I also second the recommendation to check out StrollerSwap, it's a great group.

Amie

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