B-Ready vs B-Agile

JoySeattle · June 2013

Sorry if this was asked before, but I'm debating between the Britax B-Ready and the B-Agile. I like the versatility of the B-Ready, but the lightness/compactness of the B-Agile. With the Free Ride event, I'm torn because the B-Ready and B-Safe are only $70 more than the B-Agile travel system.

Some info that may be helpful: we're expecting our first (but plan to have #2 within about 3 years), we have a Toyota Corolla (good sized trunk space but not huge), we like the B-Safe (and will most likely get a Chicco NextFit as our convertible), and there's a chance I'll be nannying at least part time for another family at some point during the next year.

Any insight would be great! Thanks!

linzeek44 · June 2013

Have you test-driven them? I thought I wanted a B-Agile, but I liked the adjustable handlebar of the B-Ready better.

We have B-Safe with the B-Ready and it's great. It fits in my trunk of my Honda Fit fine; I just put it on its side.

BellaBean76 · June 2013

Like PP I have the B-Ready and the B-Safe. I LOVE IT! The back wheels are a bit wide, but like you I plan on having another in a few years so wanted to be able to have the double stroller. It manuvers great! Goes over anything and is very easy to steer with one hand (even when you have a dog pulling on the other!). I would not change it for anything. The ease of getting the car seat on and off is amazing and I look forward to using the main seat when my LO gets bigger. I am 5'2" 110 pounds and I have no problem getting the stroller in and out of my SUV. Also, my husband is 6'4" and due to the handle adjustments we can both comfortably use the stroller. If you go with it I would suggest getting the stroller organizer. The cup holder it comes with is pretty useless and actually makes the stroller even wider than it already is.

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Good luck!

AKB090609 · June 2013

I have had both, we got rid of the b ready.

The b ready was a beast and hard to get in and out of my car, and I hated that I had to take the seat off to make it fold compactly. I did love the size of the basket, the seat recline and the option to face a parent.

I love the b agile, it is lightweight and maneuvers well. I know some people think that the b ready has a smoother ride, I did not notice it.

I will say that the b agile is my main stroller, but we do have a jogger for running trails and unpaved surfaces.

We also used the b safe and currently use the nextfit car seat, love both for their ease of use.

brideandbreve · June 2013

I went with the B-Agile because I didn't want to spend a fortune on a stroller, and I wanted something that was lightweight and easy to fold. I've been really happy with the B-Agile, and my only complaint with it is that I can never get anything into the storage basket.

That being said, we're probably going to get the B-Ready so that we can utilize it as a double stroller, and I won't have a way to even get to the storage basket then. Go figure.

orangecurls · June 2013

If you will be nannying, I would get the b ready. The b agile is great though, lightweight and easy to fold.

Jolililas · June 2013

I have the B agile and it fits in my corolla with barely enough room for anything else. While the underseat storage sucks, I use it more often than my SIL uses her B ready because its so light and easy. I also plan to have another LO within the next 2-3 years but at that point DS will be walking.

MrsLele · June 2013

I use my b ready every day, and I am in love with it. I love clicking my Chaperone infant seat right into the frame, and I really love the main seat, as well. It steers wonderfully, the storage is amazing, it's easy to fold and its really not that heavy. I'm 5'3" and 115lbs and I have no issues lifting it in and out of my SUV. I've already used the second seat with a friend's daughter, and its fantastic. Also, another poster mentioned you can't access the basket well with the second seat attached, but that is not true. The basket is accessible from all sides, there are zipper panels all around. So even with the second seat attached, you're able to get into the basket from the front or the sides. A very convenient feature! If you're planning to have 2 in a stroller, and/or frequently caring for someone else's child, the B Ready is the stroller for you. Also, look into Britax registry rewards, you can qualify for a free convertible seat!

Megispreg · June 2013

I have the BReady, and I kind of wish I had gotten the BAgile instead. It's very wide, which is pain in stores. I think it will be nice if I have another baby. Right now it's just too heavy and cumbersome.

mrs-smith2b · June 2013

I had this same debate when I was expecting DS, and I went with B-agile because of how lightweight it is. I LOVE the b-agile. It is easy to open, tear down, and manuever, and I don't need the help of my husband to lug it. I can easily handle it myself. That being said, we are now expecting Baby #2, and I'm considering the B-ready because of it's double stroller capability. I would say if you are planning on having another child, close in age, go with the b-ready! If you want a lightweight stroller, go with the b-agile.

ellewoodsSC · June 2013

I'd definitely try them out side by side loaded and practice the fold and set up. We just got our B-ready with the second seat and it's a beast, weighing in at 36 lbs and taking up quite a bit of room when folded with the seats. In my current state I am quite challenged to be able to wrangle this thing by myself in and out of my SUV (although I can manage just fine with a single BOB). The wheel base is just over 26", so wider than the single BOB which was my reference for a bulky single stroller before this one. We will be needing the B-Ready for 2u2, and the free ride promotion was hard to pass up, but if you anticipate 3 or more years b/w kids, I'd wait on actually buying such a bulky and heavy stroller for just one. With older kids a sit n stand or stroller board may be a better option as they outgrow the need for full recline strollers.

ebp913 · June 2013

ellewoodsSC:
I'd definitely try them out side by side loaded and practice the fold and set up. We just got our B-ready with the second seat and it's a beast, weighing in at 36 lbs and taking up quite a bit of room when folded with the seats. In my current state I am quite challenged to be able to wrangle this thing by myself in and out of my SUV (although I can manage just fine with a single BOB). The wheel base is just over 26", so wider than the single BOB which was my reference for a bulky single stroller before this one. We will be needing the B-Ready for 2u2, and the free ride promotion was hard to pass up, but if you anticipate 3 or more years b/w kids, I'd wait on actually buying such a bulky and heavy stroller for just one. With older kids a sit n stand or stroller board may be a better option as they outgrow the need for full recline strollers.

Agree. The B-Ready is massive and I wouldn't use it only as a single. My Vista was way more nimble that the B-Ready is.

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