Talk to me about Maclarens!

andbabiesmake4 · Jul 21, 2008

I'm dabbling with the idea of getting one this week....

What are the BIG differences between the Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT & Techno XLR?!?! I'm getting confused with all this reading lol

It's mainly going to be a mall stroller.. we use our chariot for long outtings lately (hence why I'm thinking of selling the BOB because it was supposed to be for that...)

BW1426 · Jul 21, 2008

I can't speak to all of the differences, but I love my Quest. It's affordable, it's light and it reclines. Unless you want to use the stroller with a newborn and it's going to be used in the mall, I'm not sure i'd spend the extra money on a techno.

ETA: Maclaren has a comparison chart somewhere on their website.

lorinick · Jul 21, 2008

I also love my Quest. The quest relcines more and has the extended foot rest. The Tech is heavier and can execept a car seat and has a full recline.

NicoleP · Jul 21, 2008

We had a Maclaren. Its nice. Pushes well, roomy for the most part, but never laid back far enough.

We just purchased a Peg Perego Pliko3 and Oh-mi-gosh I LOVE IT!!!!

Patriot201 · Jul 21, 2008

Differences:

~Recline

Triumph only slightly reclines (2? positions)
Quest reclines almost all the way (4 positions)
Techno and Techno XLR recline almost all the way (4 positions)

~ Weight

Triumph weighs around 11 pounds
Quest weighs around 12 pounds
Techno weighs around 14 or 15 pounds
Techno XLR weighs around 16 pounds

~ Weight limit

Triumph, Quest, and Techno all have a 55 pound weight limit
Techno XLR has a 65 pound weight limit

~ Adjustable Legrest

The Triumph DOES NOT have an adjustable leg rest
The Quest, Techno, and Techno XLR all have adjustable leg rests

~ Handles

The Triumph and Quest DO NOT have adjustable handles
The Techno and Techno XLR DO have adjustable handles

~ Suspension

The Triumph and Quest do not have wheel suspension
The Techno and XLR do have suspension in the wheels.

~ Canopy

The Techno has a regular canopy
The Quest has a "viewing window" on the canopy
The Techno and XLR have a "viewing window" and a sun visor

~ Carseat compatibility

The Triumph, Quest, and Techno are NOT compatible with carseats
The XLR is compatible with carseats

Standard Features:

~ All have a 5-point harness
~ All have a removable seat
~ All have a basket
~ All have a washable seat cover
~ All have brakes
~ All fold "umbrella-style" with a one-hand fold.
~ All have a carry handle on the side.
~ All fit through a standard doorway.
~ All push like a hot knife through butter

Patriot201 · Jul 21, 2008

lorinick said:
The Tech is heavier and can execept a car seat and has a full recline.

Only the XLR can accept a carseat. The regular Techno cannot.

Niea · Jul 23, 2008

~ Handles
* The Triumph and Quest DO NOT have adjustable handles
* The Techno and Techno XLR DO have adjustable handles

Are you sure the Techno has adjustable handles? I have a Twin Techno and that, for sure, does not had adjustable handles.

Patriot201 · Jul 23, 2008

Niea said:
Are you sure the Techno has adjustable handles? I have a Twin Techno and that, for sure, does not had adjustable handles.

The Twin Techno is different.

Niea · Jul 23, 2008

Patriot201 said:
The Twin Techno is different.

Got it! :thumbsup: I thought that might be the case, but wasn't sure. Thanks

adamsmommy · Jul 25, 2008

I have loved mine but I want a Baby Jogger mini more. So mine is for sale. I am not sure how much to ship, but I want $75 for it. It is a Quest from 2004. Great condition. Probably needs a bit of a cleaning. PM me if interested.

adamsmommy · Jul 25, 2008

This is what mine looks like
http://stlouis.craigslist.org/bab/747733428.html

andbabiesmake4 · Jul 28, 2008

Well after checking them all out in person I went with the Volo.. it was more along the lines of what I was looking for, light & compact. The Quest was my next choice but I just didn't need a recline, etc... and go figure, DS2 fell asleep in the Volo 20mins into the amusement park!

He hasn't slept in a stroller since he was 1.

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