B-Agile vs. City Mini

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alanadoodle

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• Apr 14, 2012

• #1

I finally got to try both strollers out at BRU today - we don't have any baby stores in our town. I liked them both and preferred the City Mini, but it feels like a bumpier ride - is this normal? I didn't know if it was because of the tire tread or if it was just floor model issue. The B-Agile did seem like it had a wider seat and I like the push of it better because it felt smoother. But I didn't care for the foam handlebar and it didn't turn as well as the CM.

 

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Jessica61624

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• Apr 14, 2012

• #2

I just bought a city mini today. We went for our first walk and it was amazing to push. For me it came down to price.

 

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alanadoodle

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• Apr 14, 2012

• #3

Was it bumpy at all?

 

featherhead

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• Apr 14, 2012

• #4

alanadoodle said:

Was it bumpy at all?

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I guess it depends on the "terrain". It definitely is bumpier than an air tire, but on smooth pavement or in stores it is fine.

 

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Jessica61624

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• Apr 14, 2012

• #5

alanadoodle said:

Was it bumpy at all?

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No but we were on the side walk.

 

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Kendrab2315

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• Apr 14, 2012

• #6

alanadoodle said:

I finally got to try both strollers out at BRU today - we don't have any baby stores in our town. I liked them both and preferred the City Mini, but it feels like a bumpier ride - is this normal? I didn't know if it was because of the tire tread or if it was just floor model issue. The B-Agile did seem like it had a wider seat and I like the push of it better because it felt smoother. But I didn't care for the foam handlebar and it didn't turn as well as the CM.

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My daughter and I just went on our first walk with the city mini yesterday and I did not think it was bumpy at all. We were on the side walk and went through a couple small grassy areas where there was no sidewalk.

 

gsdguenter

Well-known member

• Apr 14, 2012

• #7

With these two it's all personal preference. I tried both and liked the B-Agile better lol

Plus, my kids didn't like the seat in the city mini for some reason

 

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snafued

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• Apr 16, 2012

• #8

The City Mini has front wheel suspension, while the B-Agile has all-wheel suspension.

That reason, along with the no re-thread harness and easier access to the lower basket, is why the B-Agile won me over the CM.

 

monica-m

CPST Instructor

• Apr 17, 2012

• #9

I have a B-Agile right now for testing. I think the basket of the B-Agile is too small. DH did not like how the frame flexed while he was pushing DS. He also said that the handle was uncomfortable for large hands. Overall, I have not been overly impressed with the B-Agile. I like the City Mini better. It handles better, has a larger basket, and a slightly bigger canopy, and according to DH, better handles.

 

jeminijad

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• Apr 17, 2012

• #10

Every time one of these threads happens, here or elsewhere, I'm always mystified when people post their impressions that are SO different from my own. Which is stupid of me, since obviously there are so many competing products out there for different folks.

I'm not a stroller basket user, but I can see the basket of the b-agile being smaller as one of the few objective differences. Of course, it is shallower because of the curved rear axle, that I find to be a HUGE plus, since I kick strollers.

 

joolsplus3

Admin - CPS Technician

• Apr 17, 2012

• #11

gsdguenter said:

With these two it's all personal preference. I tried both and liked the B-Agile better lol

Plus, my kids didn't like the seat in the city mini for some reason

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Yeah, my older kids used to complain out loud about the seat in the Mini, so when the b-agile came out, the softer seat was the first thing I noticed. Of course, they were probably 9 and 7 by then---and weighed a lot more than they should have!--- and only sat in it on long days when I'd take the baby out, but it was the only seat they've ever complained about when stealing the baby's (many) rides.

 

CrunchyMaineMama

Senior Community Member

• Apr 17, 2012

• #12

I did a thread comparing the two a few month ago, it has side by side pics. It really does come down to personal preference and what features are more important to you.

I ended up with the b-Agile because I got an awesome deal on it and have been very happy with it. I use it at least a couple times a week, indoors and out and it's been great. I have a Skip-Hop diaper bag that I hang from the handle bar so the small basket isn't a problem for me. It's big enough to hold coats/sweatshirts or whatever toy/s DD decides to bring with us and then inevitably decides she doesn't want to carry

Both kids ride in it comfortably. DS has slept in it a few times as well.

 

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alanadoodle

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• Apr 17, 2012

• #13

Thanks for all of the replies! I keep going over the pros and cons of each in my head. Right now the price of the CM on Albee is winning me over. I did take pics of each stroller with my girls in them so I have comparison pics (and I'd seen your post in the past CrunchyMaineMama and it's a great one!).

It really is personal preference, it's just hard to decide!

 

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staceyeileen

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• Apr 17, 2012

• #14

I have owned a BJCM but I personally would go with the B-Agile, which was not available in 2010 when I made my purchase. I liked the seat better on the B-Agile. That being said, I honestly wouldn't expect either of them to push very well outside as your child grows. When you're pushing a 10lb baby the difference might be negligible, but by the time you're baby is 30lbs you'll want all-terrain tires for outside if you are the type that likes a good push (not all people are particular about stroller push). This is what ultimately led me to sell my BJCM and get a BJCE.