City Mini Question (XP)

SoxFan777 · May 2013

Hi,

I'm going on a trip abroad for 2 weeks with my (will be) 23 month old. I currently have a BOB jogger (it's a BEAST of a stroller and not compact at all) and the Chicco travel system stroller.

I really would like a city mini because it seems so easy to fold up with one hand and it seems lightweight, which would be nice for travel. Also, it seems like it will have good maneuverability on city streets.

My question: what's with the different models? I see them on craigslist for $150 and up, but I've seen them at Target for $200 (https://www.target.com/p/baby-jogger-city-micro-stroller/-/A-14180854 ) and I see that BRU has one that's $350 (https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12546357&searchURL=true )... what's the difference, in your experience?

Also, are there better options out there for what I want? I want to be able to fit the diaper bag under it, and I'd love a cupholder. Those are really the only "features" that I really like.

Thanks in advance for any recommendations!

SunshineShades · May 2013

The first one you have from Target is just the City Mini. It has cheaper, smaller wheels and the handle bar is not adjustable.
The second one from BRU is the GT. It has bigger, better wheels, so is better for things like trails. The handle bar is adjustable. it also weighs about 2 lbs more than the standard City Mini.
We have the GT and I love it. I think it has a higher weight limit as well.

MouseInLux · May 2013

the first is the micro which is smaller than the city mini, smaller wheels and I believe is narrower.

The GT is the beefed up mini, its taller and has bigger wheels.

For what you need the mini or micro would be fine.

LittleApple · May 2013

I have the Micro and mini double. The only difference is the wheels are a little smaller on the micro. It is not narrower than the original city mini single. I love it.

LittleFish1 · May 2013

Cup holders do not come with the city mini. It is an additional purchase.

The fold is fairly nice however then the handle is on the ground.

cavalier79 · May 2013

I think you'll be very happy with the city mini. I took mine on a cruise to Bermuda as well as to Disney world. The wheels handled all the site seeing perfectly. It folds up small and took up next to no room in the cabin on the cruise. She was able to nap in it as it reclines almost flat.

pb_bride · May 2013

As others said, the first link is the city micro, whereas the second link is the city mini GT. There's also a City Mini (which is very similar to GT, minus a handbrake, adjustable handlebar, and all-terrain wheels, and $100 cheaper at $250).

I think for your purpose, the city micro is probably good enough. But there may be better options for you. None of the ones mentioned come of cup holder (it's extra), and the storage space is TINY. Your diaper bag has to be very slim to be able to fit through the gap.

Perhaps you can look into the Uppababy G-lite or G-luxe???

ebp913 · May 2013

I would not take the Micro on a trip abroad. The sunshade and recline are not good and the wheels aren't great either. I would do the City Mini or GT.

LittleApple · May 2013

ebp913:
I would not take the Micro on a trip abroad. The sunshade and recline are not good and the wheels aren't great either. I would do the City Mini or GT.

The new city Micro has the same sunshade and recline as the city mini. It is new from Target.

ebp913 · May 2013

LittleApple:
ebp913:
I would not take the Micro on a trip abroad. The sunshade and recline are not good and the wheels aren't great either. I would do the City Mini or GT.
The new city Micro has the same sunshade and recline as the city mini. It is new from Target.

That's great. I thought it had been discontinued.

carmel.elkin · May 2013

I adore our City Mini. It's our only stroller and we have used it daily for nearly 2 years, taken it on long trips, etc. It's been great. The only downside to the Mini is the under-stroller storage compartment is kinda small, but you should be able to fit most diaper bags under it. Also, depending on how big your kid is, you can definitely hang your diaper bag from the handle, which they warn you not to do I think because of tipping. We have done this 2 years with no problem, including when its just standing there with no baby in it.

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