New Graco Stroller

[DisneyWorldNanny]

Well I can't speak for the older ones but the Venezia was a mess... I didn't like anything about it and it's not even comfortable for the baby. I think that as far as the reversible handled strollers go, the Flyer is the best I've used so far. I think it is a pretty good design for the concept.

You will always have better handling with the ones where you just flip the seat like the Mutsy we have....I think it's a beggars can't be choosers thing- if you can't be bothered to flip the seat and you want the handle to flip instead...don't complain because it will never be perfect! (but they could AT LEAST make locking swivel wheels on BOTH sides in 2010, hint hint GRACO!)

 

[Niea]

I really don't understand the backlash against what I said. Seriously, I'm one person with one opinion. I've had my Flyer for 3 years, have used it everyday with 2 kids, and the truth is I just can't find the love for that stroller. I'm not saying it's not the best of the bunch -- in fact I agree it probably IS the best reversible-handle stroller out there. All I'm saying is that for what it is, I think the price tag is too high. For me, again one person with one opinion, it doesn't function well enough in reverse mode for me to desire to push it that way. And if I'm never going to use it reversed, then I could have found a forward-only stroller that's just as nice for less. It really sucks that Graco missed this opportunity and it sucks that other reversible strollers have been truly terrible, but that does not mean that I should automatically put the Flyer in my highest regards. To me, it's an alright stroller that does the job but still has plenty of room for improvement.

 

[DisneyWorldNanny]

I really don't understand the backlash against what I said. Seriously, I'm one person with one opinion. I've had my Flyer for 3 years, have used it everyday with 2 kids, and the truth is I just can't find the love for that stroller. I'm not saying it's not the best of the bunch -- in fact I agree it probably IS the best reversible-handle stroller out there. All I'm saying is that for what it is, I think the price tag is too high. For me, again one person with one opinion, it doesn't function well enough in reverse mode for me to desire to push it that way. And if I'm never going to use it reversed, then I could have found a forward-only stroller that's just as nice for less. It really sucks that Graco missed this opportunity and it sucks that other reversible strollers have been truly terrible, but that does not mean that I should automatically put the Flyer in my highest regards. To me, it's an alright stroller that does the job but still has plenty of room for improvement.

I hope you didn't think I was saying anything against you! If anything, I completely agree with you if you read what I wrote again you may see... I was saying that I like the Flyer and I think it's about the best out there for reversible handle strollers and as far as physically possible- it's about as good as it can get. I think with what Graco know- this new stroller is a major disappointment and I am bummed because I would soooo buy a $99 stroller with a reversible handle that is lightweight! too bad they missed such a simple and major part of the construction and that is simply making it possible to push in reverse... it will sell to people because they will love the concept and they will probably buy it without realizing the simple fact that the wheels are fixed and later be pretty ticked off.,,

I do find the Flyer overpriced also...it isn't a bad stroller and I like it. I think it's more like a $175 stroller than a $350 though.