Valco Baby Runabout Tri Mode - Is this a great stroller?

monsterling · Dec 24, 2008

I'm looking for this stroller and kinda interested. Is this stroller easy to use/push? How is it compare to the BJCMS? Is it fold very compact with big canopy like BJ? Will it fully reclined? And, what is the differences between 2006 model to current model? Any information will be appreciated. Thanks.

MySillyKids · Dec 24, 2008

Biggest difference? They are HEAVY!

I wanted the Valco tri-mode double, but o.m.g. the thing was a beast. I was GLAD i chose a BJCMD!

AlishaNC82 · Dec 24, 2008

I have the single and I love it. It is so easy to push with one hand. It is kind of heavy but no more than any other jogger. The fold is pretty compact if you take off the front wheel and even smaller if you take off the two rear wheels. They just pop off by pushing a button on the axle. I also have the toddler seat which sits on top in front making it a double.

monsterling · Dec 24, 2008

AlishaNC82 said:
I have the single and I love it. It is so easy to push with one hand. It is kind of heavy but no more than any other jogger. The fold is pretty compact if you take off the front wheel and even smaller if you take off the two rear wheels. They just pop off by pushing a button on the axle. I also have the toddler seat which sits on top in front making it a double.

How big the canopy is? Can it cover the whole upper body liked the BJCM or P3 does?

AlishaNC82 · Dec 24, 2008

No it can't cover the entire body. I put one of the protect a bub ones on if we are going out and it is really sunny. The hood is enough for most days. You can buy the sunshade that zips in to protect from bugs and sun though. The style was slightly changed with the 2007 line. There is a bigger shade on the 07, the reclines are zippers 05 instead of a one hand adjust 07, and a brake that is easier to use 07. Both the single and double will fit through a standard door.

monsterling · Dec 24, 2008

AlishaNC82 said:
No it can't cover the entire body. I put one of the protect a bub ones on if we are going out and it is really sunny. The hood is enough for most days. You can buy the sunshade that zips in to protect from bugs and sun though. The style was slightly changed with the 2007 line. There is a bigger shade on the 07, the reclines are zippers 05 instead of a one hand adjust 07, and a brake that is easier to use 07. Both the single and double will fit through a standard door.

O, thanks for the new/old model comparison. I really want something with one-hand recline and full canopy (not only for sun, but also for the chilly wind in here). In addition to that, how is it compare to BJCMS (Except for the weight itself)?

lovinwaves · Dec 25, 2008

If you do decide to do buy it Baby Center has it on closeout since they are closing their store... http://www.car-seat.org/showpost.php?p=671876&postcount=11

monsterling · Dec 25, 2008

lovinwaves said:
If you do decide to do buy it Baby Center has it on closeout since they are closing their store... http://www.car-seat.org/showpost.php?p=671876&postcount=11

I cannot open the link above....

ketchupqueen · Dec 25, 2008

Here's the link directly to the deal.

It's $240 and free shipping, only in red. Accessories also on sale.

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