The Product
Standard All-Terrain Stroller
The standard stroller is a parent’s utility player. These strollers hold a lot of stuff, in addition to the baby (of course), and they handle a mix of terrains and weather conditions all while remaining relatively portable. Standard strollers are weighed down a bit by toy trays, cup holders and other features, so they are at their best going straight from the garage to the street.
If you need a stroller that’s easy to whip in and out of the trunk several times a day, an umbrella stroller might be a better bet.
Recommended
Bumbleride Indie Stroller
Pros
- Lighter and easier to maneuver than most all-terrain strollers
- Has the ability to switch from an infant stroller to a toddler stroller in minutes
Cons
- The wheels are wider than frame, which can cause you to bump into things easily
The stroller market has gotten very competitive—new designs seem to show up on the sidewalk every couple months. So, when the folks at Bumbleride asked me to test out their Indie Stroller, I was curious to see how it would fit into our growing family of strollers with a newborn on the way. After a few months of real-world testing, I am happy to report that the Indie is now my favorite standard stroller.
Over the years, I have noticed that my out-of-the-box first impression, combined with a stroller’s ease of assembly, highly correlates with my final overall opinion. The Indie impressed me right off the bat. The main pieces of the stroller appeared both sturdy and lightweight, the instructions were easy to follow and the simplicity of the assembly and quality of the connections of the attachable parts demonstrated both durability and ease of use. I had the Indie put together in less than five minutes.
At only 19 lbs., the Bumbleride Indie stroller is lighter than most all-terrain strollers, making it both more portable and easier to use than many of its competitors. It’s also extremely maneuverable (it has air-filled swivel wheels) and rides smoothly across all kinds of terrain. The Indie even comes with a front-wheel lock designed to accommodate light use as a jogging stroller—one of my favorite features.
The Indie is one of the few strollers on the market that can switch from an infant stroller to a toddler stroller in minutes, making it extremely versatile and practical. The folks at Bumbleride designed a very clever global infant car seat attachment that supports popular infant seat models from Graco to Peg Perego without any additional accessories or expenses. This great feature makes it very easy to use with the baby and helps separate the Indie from more expensive models, such as the Bugaboo that charges for individual infant seat connections.
Other nice features we have come to appreciate include a really well-designed and placed cup holder, an easy seat recline that folds flat, a large storage basket and an adjustable bumper. For a stroller of its size, it also folds very easily and compactly.
All in all, I think the Bumbleride Indie stroller is a great option for parents who want a full-featured, no-compromise standard stroller that can handle light jogging duties and work seamlessly with an infant seat. To top it off, the Indie has a sleek modern design and comes in a variety of nice patterns and colors.
Devil's Advocate:
Like many three wheel strollers, the one thing you need to get used to is that the wheels are wider than the frame to help create better balance. As you are passing people on the street or trying to get through a store, you may find yourself bumping into things with the wheel unitil you learn to adjust.
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