Combi Flare Stroller-any opinions?

[CrunchyMaineMama]

I scored one today for $35 at Sears, but don't know if I want to open it and try it out without getting some opinions first. I've been looking for something lightweight. I really want a BJCM, but it's not in the budget. I need something a little larger than my Blink, but smaller than my City Mini so I'm hoping this will work.

ETA: This will be for mall trips/indoor use so canopy size isn't a big deal. I'm just looking for something with a quick/compact fold, good steering/maneuvering and that will hold the diaper bag, coats and bags.

 

[Mags462]

It will "work" but it might not always be "fun"

Keep in mind that my opinion is based upon being taller (I'm 5'8") so if you're shorter some of the stuff might not bother you.

I felt the stroller overall was cheap feeling and "rickety". It was WAY short... so much so, i thought i had a childs toy model at first I think the basket underneath is an after thought and the seat is very narrow. Actually the whole thing is uber narrow but not in a good way. The wheels are really small so if you have an older child to push prepare to work at it a little

Overall for $35 and occasional light (eg quick trip in to a store) use i *might* keep it - but it would live in my trunk and i would never even bother to use it for anything else.

It will NOT be larger than your Blink. Not by a long shot.

 

[amyd]

I looked at it when I was looking for an umbrella (ended up with a Maxi Cosi Perle). I agree with the PP. It was too short for me too.

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[lovemybabies924]

I had a combi Cosmo (old style from 2006) and loved it... I'm a stroller snob and thought it was great for a light weight and awesome with a carseat.

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[CrunchyMaineMama]

Hm, well I'm short--only 5'2" and I'd likely be the only one using it. Maybe I'll at least take it out of the box... I could probably sell it on CL for at least what I paid if I decide I don't like it and can't return it.
I like my Blink a lot, but one of the wheels has an issue so it doesn't steer great and I don't like how tippy it is. I can't fit much in the basket, but can't hang the diaper bag from the back either.

 

[T4K]

You can't hang a loaded diaper bag off the Cosmo unless a kid is in it.