Uppababy vista on brick and cobblestone sidewalks?

sully07

Does any one have experience with the UB vista on brick and cobblestone sidewalks? Some of the reviews on amazon suggest it's great and others say the foam-filled tires and suspension don't work well on bumpier terrain. We are trying to decide between this, the quinny buzz (which doesn't seem to offer enough shade from the sun) and the citi select (which seems kind of large?)

 (We're only looking at strollers with the rear-facing option)

 Thanks!

lauti

Wouldn't recommend it if you'll be using it frequently on those surfaces.  You'd be better off getting something with air tires.

Unfortunately, there aren't many reversible AT options.  The Bumbleride Indie would work if you wanted to use the carrycot when baby is small.

sully07

Thanks for your advice. I don't think we would be on those surfaces often--maybe once a month or so. I did look into the bumbleride indie, but it seems as though the main seat isn't rear-facing. . .

lauti

sully07:

Thanks for your advice. I don't think we would be on those surfaces often--maybe once a month or so. I did look into the bumbleride indie, but it seems as though the main seat isn't rear-facing. . .

No, it's not.  I have the Vista and the Indie and frankly after about 4-5 months my kid preferred to face the world anyway.

With either, you can use the bassinet to get that forward facing time when they are little.  

BitsKD13

The Bumbleride Queen B has air filled tires and is reversible.  It is also a bit on the expensive side.  

GirlWithTheMostCake

I don't think the Vista is much smaller than the Select. The Bugaboo Donkey is air-filled, but more expensive.

superned

I have the UBV and walk on old brick sidewalks every day. It handles great and we've had no issues with the tires in 16 months. I generally wouldn't walk too much on cobblestone anyway, but for short or infrequent trips I'm sure it would be fine.

Kimee13

I wouldn't see where you would have any problems with the Vista - ours has done cobblestone, snow, slush, sand, etc and nothing has stopped it. 

The rear-facing seat is a must for us, at 10 months he still prefers to look at us - he can still see plenty of action while seeing us too.

ColesMommy0606

We have the UBV and there are no issues with all types of terrain. It's a great stroller and we really love it. We have the car seat adapter and used that and the bassinet attachment until my DS started to roll and sit up. Then we switched the regular seat and use it both front facing and rear facing. It's a great option, especially in an airport or mall where you don't want random people trying to touch your kid.