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Comments about Maclaren Maclaren Techno XT 2009 Single Stroller in Charcoal with Silver Frame:
No other stroller with this many features breaks down and sets-up easier than a Maclaren Techno XT. It's amazing how many wonderful benefits they packed into such a compact stroller. That being said, I have more than 1 stroller because as great as it to have a stroller that is easy to keep in the car and set-up in a flash, I feel the full weight of my son when pushing him in this stroller and since I use a BOB Revolution for hikes and walks around my neighborhood, I know a stroller can feel dramatically lighter in motion even if the stroller itself is not classified as lightweight or compact. But the BOB is a nightmare to get in or out of a trunk. The Maclaren is easy to clean, the leg rest is awesome, the seat is comfortable for my son and has plenty of recline positions, and the extendable sun canopy is wonderful (not sure if the current model still has that feature?). On the down side, the handles are too high for me even at the lowest setting (I'm 5'4) and again I feel like I'm pushing a lot of weight when I push my son in this stroller. All told, there is no perfect stroller, but this Maclaren is great for it's intended use. [...]
Comments about Maclaren Maclaren Techno XT 2009 Single Stroller in Charcoal with Silver Frame:
Just came back from a week at Walt Disney World where we put a new Techno XT through its paces. Overall this expensive but high quality stroller made navigating the four Walt Disney World parks much more fun. We wouldn't have wanted to go through the week with a less capable vehicle.
The XT can handle more weight than advertised - our five-year-old weighs 60 pounds and the stroller never bogged down or was difficult to steer. The rain shield came in handy our first morning at WDW and was awesome. We were rained on for 2 solid days, but the XT passenger stayed bone dry while Mom and Dad were soaked. No other stroller I saw had a rain shield this good. Workmanship and stroller materials are first rate and appear very durable. Seat padding is thick enough to be comfortable for hours of touring. Brakes are easy to set and unset with one foot. Handles are extendable - no hunching over to push the stroller like many parents I saw. The handles are wrapped in a thick foam rubber material and are very comfortable on the hands. The XT is relatively light-weight making it easy to carry on and off WDW busses when folded. The padded carrying handle is another nice touch. In the rear are two nice pockets for carrying smaller items like water bottles, maps and rain ponchos.
The basket underneath is smallish and somewhat difficult to reach. Folding the stroller is a two-handed operation that took a little practice. However the clasp that keeps the stroller folded up, snaps in place automatically - no hunting for straps to keep it folded. Unfolding is easier than folding and always worked fine. If you leave a heavy bag hung around the handles, the stroller might tip over backwards when the child gets out.
As parents we were highly impressed with the Techno XT. Our child loved it too. Highly recommended.
from Scranton, PA on 6/4/2009
Comments about Maclaren Maclaren Techno XT 2009 Single Stroller in Charcoal with Silver Frame:
This is the most amazing stroller ever, it's better than the Quests because of features such as the zipper that allows the canopy to open further and protect the child a little extra from the sun (feature which is not specified in most webs I looked up for info before buying) it also reclines completely and is a lot lighter than the new Tachno XLR and the bodies are built exactly the same (the diference stands in all the accesories from the XLR, which I think are not necessary) great stroller, super comfy, sturdy, folds very compact and LIGHT!!! TOTALLY RECOMMEND IT!!!