Marathon vs. Evenflo Tripumph

CoastieWife08 · October 2008

My copy of Baby Bargains is in storage.

Is the Marathon really worth it?

BabyMenzel · October 2008

ooh we're looking into the evenflo triumph too.....

anyone know what rating it got?

ariel06 · October 2008

Don't have my book, but that's what we were going between and I remember them both being the top rated. I think they said go with the Triumph because of the price.

leenyon1 · October 2008

Triumph- B Memory harness; can adjust belts without rethread

marathon A- Must rethread belts to adjust harness ehight

Roundabout- A EPS foam, no-twist straps, tether rear or forward

BabyMenzel · October 2008

if that's the case, we're going with this one...

https://www.target.com/Evenflo-Triumph-Advance-Car-Seat/dp/B0018QS00M/ref=cm_reviews_dp_seemore/602-1201482-2108642?ie=UTF8&coliid=&frombrowse=&alt_view=custReviews

playball13 · October 2008

Thanks for asking this. ?We have to get DS a new car seat and I wondering the same thing.

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redstars93 · October 2008

the triumph was higher rated than the marathon by consumer reports:

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Small type: similar model(s) CR Best Buy indicates an exceptional value.
CONVERTIBLE SEATS
Britax Roundabout	$220	81.		?	14
Evenflo Triumph 5	$120	81.		?	19
Cosco Alpha Omega Elite 22-155	$160	80.	?		17
Britax Marathon	$250	58.		?	18
COMBINATION CONVERTIBLE CHILD CAR SEAT/STROLLER
Triple Play Sit 'n Stroll 5-in-1 Combination Child Restraint/Stroller	$190	67.

redstars93 · October 2008

ok, that didn't work out quite right....

sorry for the mega-long post!!

AndysKandi · October 2008

I don't remember specifics but I do know that the Triumph is just as highly rated as the Marathon, only it is much cheaper. So, we went with the Triumph - especially since we wanted to buy 2 (one for each car). We've been using it for a long time now and I love it!

Cabela · October 2008

We just got the triumph and we LOVE it!! It is such a relief to not have to take the carseat apart to move the straps. There is a little dial on the side to ensure that the straps are snug enough too. Get it. You will not regret it!

Janzy75 · October 2008

Just a PSA on this...Amazon.com is having a sale on the Triumph which is usually $130....its on sale for $112 AND if you use Bill Me Later, you can get an extra $15 off...and Free Shipping. We just ordered ours yesterday, we paid $97.50!!! So great!

CoastieWife08 · October 2008

Thanks for all of the info!!

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