Kolcraft Contours Tandem

marcuej

While I'm pining after the Baby Jogger City Select double stroller, I'm trying to be a bit more realistic price wise.  DH and I can't justify spending $700+ on a stroller even though I'm in love with it.

The closest comparison I've been able to find is the Kolcraft Contours Tandem.  Does anyone have this stroller?  I'm looking for some reviews on this one before we actually make the purchase.  TIA!!

 

ctana

Hated this stroller.

 

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/33748321.aspx

marcuej

Ugh...such a bummer!  I really want to love this stroller.  I have hear the new version is much better, but I wonder just how much better...

MiracleFox

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/33538467.aspx

 

I have it and I LOVE it...  

I read the post (in the link above) and I disagree with some of it.  Having it for 5 months now, I love it even more.  You can recline the seat closest to the handle, it's tricky but I did it.  The shades are NOT flimsy at all, I assume it was just the floor model that the pp was using.  

I used a coupon and it was exactly $200.  Well worth it for me.  I use it every single day, my 20 month old loves it and has plenty of room to grow.

If you have more questions or would like to see more pictures, let me know and I'll post for you.  Good luck:) 

marcuej

MiracleFox:

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/33538467.aspx

 

I have it and I LOVE it...  

I read the post (in the link above) and I disagree with some of it.  Having it for 5 months now, I love it even more.  You can recline the seat closest to the handle, it's tricky but I did it.  The shades are NOT flimsy at all, I assume it was just the floor model that the pp was using.  

I used a coupon and it was exactly $200.  Well worth it for me.  I use it every single day, my 20 month old loves it and has plenty of room to grow.

If you have more questions or would like to see more pictures, let me know and I'll post for you.  Good luck:) 

You give me hope!!  Where did you buy yours? I'd love to get it for only $200.  And yes, I'd love to see some more pictures.  Have you used the infant seat adaptor?  Is it easy to use?

Also, is it a total pain to take the seats off when you go to fold it?  That was my main hold up, but I guess you just get used to it!?!

ariel06

I found one used at a garage sale.  For $60, it was too good of a deal to pass up.  I haven't used it with two yet, but I did test it out with DS and the car seat.  I love how easy it is to use with the infant seat (and that it takes the chicco seat).  DS seemed comfortable in the other seat.  It's pretty easy to take off the seats.  I haven't put it in my trunk.  Yes, it's heavy, but so are most doubles.  See if you can find one to test somewhere. 

ManciniMom

I was going to get it and tested it out and I have to say was so upset that it was so heavy and took forever to fold up and make pretend I was  putting it away.

haleybeth81

I got it but haven't used it yet.  I think all tandem strollers are going to be big, bulky, and heavy unless you get a phil and ted or really expensive one.  I'm 5'11 so I have no problem with the fit and it's really easy to take the seats in and out.  If you take the seats out you can fold it to the same size as a single.  You just push buttons on the side and they come right off so it's not even hard.  I like the fact  that it has the car seat adaptor and the regular seat so you can switch as needed (the seats are small so you could easily have it in the car).

MsLindseyLou

I bought the newest one, the Contours Options Tandem by Kolcraft, it's grey and orange from albeebaby.com it was $230.

 It's not really that heavy, 21 lbs...I can lift it. It folds alright, the seats come off easy, yeah its long, but it's only one inch shorter then the baby jogger city select.

the car seat adapter is easy....plus think about this, it comes with two seats, 2 cupholders, parent organizer, car seat adapter, 2 belly bars...think about how much that would cost if you bought it all from baby jogger.

It pushes like a dream, i can recline the first seat for DD2 and DD1 is sitting comfortably in the front seat facing out. 

the big basket is nice. 

yeah i love the city select, but my dh would disown me for spending $800-900 on a stroller.

ctana

Pleased to hear that it was just me who disliked the model I saw in the stores. Like I said, I really wanted to love this stroller and for the price you can't beat it.   But I grew to hate my Peg Perego P3 because of the heaviness factor (and I am a regular body pump girl).    I needed a double that will primarily be in and out of my SUV and this was too big for my needs. 

FWIW, I ended up going with a twin Maclaren techno which is safe for newborns up.  I love my single Mac, so I will love this one as well. 

marcuej

MsLindseyLou:

I bought the newest one, the Contours Options Tandem by Kolcraft, it's grey and orange from albeebaby.com it was $230.

 It's not really that heavy, 21 lbs...I can lift it. It folds alright, the seats come off easy, yeah its long, but it's only one inch shorter then the baby jogger city select.

the car seat adapter is easy....plus think about this, it comes with two seats, 2 cupholders, parent organizer, car seat adapter, 2 belly bars...think about how much that would cost if you bought it all from baby jogger.

It pushes like a dream, i can recline the first seat for DD2 and DD1 is sitting comfortably in the front seat facing out. 

the big basket is nice. 

yeah i love the city select, but my dh would disown me for spending $800-900 on a stroller.

SOLD!!  Ok...I'm in.  This is what we're getting!  Thanks ladies. 

sfshawna

Looks like your mind is made up.  Just wanted to add:  I've had the original version of this stroller for almost 3 years now, and it's held up really well.  I've used it nearly every day, too.  I used it with my first two who are 16 months apart, and now with my twins, who are 20 months younger than DD#2.  I love how flexible the seating options are, how big the basket is, and how it steers.  If the new version has cup holders for each seat, that's awesome, and was one of my only complaints about the version I have.  I'd recommend!!