Contours Options 3 Wheeler - DISCO

"I researched strollers for hours and this one has it all. It has such a smooth ride, a huge underneath basket, cup holders plus a little tray which is perfect for my cell phone. Our Britax car seat fits pretty snugly in it and that is how we use it now with our 3 month old. When she is sitting up we will switch to the seat, which is fairly easy to take on and off and reversible, which I love. It folds up easy, has a one touch brake and the handle is tall enough for me (I'm 5'9") but not too tall for Daddy (who is 5'3").



Ok, why only 4 stars: a few drawbacks. It is heavy and bulky even when folded. The wheelbase is also very wide so it is hard to maneuver in small spaces. But otherwise, I am completely sold. Very much worth it for the price, I recommend it to everyone!!!"

"I searched and searched and searched for exactly the right stroller.

And this is it!

I love the big wheels - and the option of the swivel front wheel - it makes taking a walk outside so smooth and comfortable for me and my son! Even over gravel!

There is a big basket underneath which is so useful!

The thing I love most though - is the options for the seat. At the moment, we have it set to facing us, because our son is still so small. But when he is ready, we have the option of facing it out, too! Plus there is the frame that holds the carseat! It's so versatile.

The canopy is nice and BIG, so we can easily shade out little guy from the hot sun, which was a priority for me!

The handle is high set, which makes it incredibly comfortable to push around, even for quite tall people!

It's really well built, very sturdy and I like that it has a five-point harness.

It folds down easily. It took a few tries to get it figured out - though once you have it figured it out, it's a piece of cake!

It just has so many positive points.

I would and DID recommend this to my friends!

(After seeing and playing with mine - a pregnant friend of mine bought the same stroller!)"

"We looked around a lot before decided on this stroller, and I'm quite satisfied with it. Its not a perfect stroller, but then, I doubt such a thing exists.



First, I'll address some complaints that others had.



Weight. Yes, its a heavy stroller, but all joggers are heavy strollers. I dont know why someone would buy this stroller if they wanted something lightweight. Maybe they just don't realize how heavy 27 lbs is or they didnt look at the weight at all, but if you're not used to lifting heavy things 27 lbs can be a lot. I'm guessing that people who complained about the weight also didn't look around at other strollers of the type. As far as joggers go, this is one of the lightest ones. Most that we looked at were over 30 lbs. Compared to those, this IS lightweight, so if you want a light(er) jogger that doesnt cost $500, then this is the one. Keep in mind that you're going to be lifting a 30 lb child soon (if they aren't that big already) so this is good practice. Despite the weight, my wife was still able to bump it up our steps, with our baby in it.



Tipping. We just got it today, so we haven't used it so much, but we did go around the block and then shopping with it, and we had no problem with it feeling like it was going to tip, even when I purposefully made some very tight turns. It handled like a breeze, turning on a dime as we made our way through a group of kids playing on the sidewalk. Rolls really smoothly, too. Its only a few inches wider than the Graco Snap n Go that we were using previously, so maneuvering through things wasn't a problem.



Smell. There was a smell of new plastic when we first opened it up, but it went away not long after. By the time we got back from going around the block I didnt notice it at all.



Folding. Folding and unfolding the stroller can be a little difficult, though with a little practice I'm sure it'll get easier. Folding it up isn't so bad, and you don't have to pull both tabs at the same time, so thats no big deal, but unfolding it can take a bit of doing to get everything to snap back into place fully. Note that if the seat isn't in it when you fold it up parts of it flop around a bit as theres only one latch holding everything together. With the seat in it its fine, though the seat has to be facing forward. If you plan on folding and unfolding your stroller and lifting it in and out of the trunk all the time, this may not be the stroller for you, but then for that purpose you probably dont want a jogger type stroller in the first place. We bought this for general all-purpose use, and plan to also buy a semi-cheap umbrella stroller for when we need to take the bus and fold up the stroller. Not that it would be impossible or a huge hassle to fold this one and move it around all the time, but it would definitely be easier with a smaller, lighterweight stroller. As I said before, though, if you want a jogger, this is one of the lighter ones.



Assembly. Yes, it is required, but it wasn't a big deal. Instructions were pretty clear, and everything basically just goes where it fits.



Height. For me, the height is great. (I'm 6'4".) The fact that its one of the tallest strollers was a selling point for us. I could see how someone on the shorter side could be uncomfortable pushing it, but my wife finds it perfectly fine, too, and she's 5'6". It would have been nicer if the handle bar adjusted, but for the price, I wouldn't expect it. The handlebar is about 3'5" high, btw.



Seat. This could have been bigger. Our baby is only 10 weeks old and already seems close to the top, but we're not too worried. Theres still a good bit of space for her to grow into it, and only half her growth will affect it. (Since the other half is leg growth which wont push her head up into the stroller.) It would have been better if they had made it a bit bigger, and if they are smart they will for future models, but again, for the price its great. Its great, though that it can face either way (not found in most joggers, even expensive ones) and the feature to hold a baby carrier is great, too. Only the whole seat reclines, though, not the seat back independantly. The foot rest is adjustable, though.



Other issues:



Handling. Like I said before, it handles beautifully. Feels like its floating on air its so smooth and turn so easily. The front wheel swivels nicely and locks easily for jogging. Goes over bumps and cracks in the sidewalk that would stop strollers with smaller wheels as if they weren't there. if its raining, you can easily hold an umbrella and still push the stroller with one hand.



Canopy. Its smaller than I would have liked, but it seems thats standard. It won't keep the sun off her face when the sun is angled towards it unless you unhook it from the back of the seat so that you can pull it further forward. I don't know why all the manufacturers so that, it seems silly to me. A little extra fabric and you'd be able to pull it further forward so that it can protect the baby regardless of the sun's angle. Still worth it for the price, though, especially as you wont find anythign different, even with more expensive strollers.



Construction. Feels sturdy and safe overall, though joints aren't all as tight as they could be, so they can move a bit. I'm not really worried about it, though. It still feels like it will hold up well and last.



Cup holders. They're nice and big, and theres two. Easily holds a bottle of soda, which the cup holder on the Graco couldn't do. Also has a tray to put keys, phone, and other stuff in. It seems older models had a cup holder and tray for the baby, too, which would have been nice, but the bar this one comes with is good too. If Kolcraft is smart, though, they'd go back to the tray.



Storage Basket. Relatively big (especially as compared to others, it seems) though not as big as it looks from behind, since the edge comes down in the front to fit the slope of the frame. Still, we were able to fit a fair bit of groceries in it.



Overall, its a great stroller and a great value. If you're looking for lightweight and portable, you might want to look elsewhere, though, unless you just have to have something with large wheels. If you don't mind the weight and size, though, get it, you won't regret it. The handling and features can't be beat, especially for the price."

"I think this is a great stroller for the price.



Things I love: My 1 y/o daughter fits great in the seat, with plenty of room to grow. Folding the stroller is SO easy, unlike what other people have said, but you cannot fold it when it is facing you. Although it is SO easy to turn the seat around!! Unlike 2 other strollers I have had to return because it didn't fit, this stroller fits great in our small trunk. Also love the 2 cup holders, the child tray w/ cup holder, the HUGE basket, the adjustable footrest, the adjustable seat and the HUGE canopy that goes from completely pushed back to covering the WHOLE front of the stroller.



Things I DON'T love: the wheels ARE a little wide, and I had some trouble fitting through aisles. It is also on the heavier side. I do not recommend this stroller if you are going to be carrying it around with you alot. Pushing it is a breeze though!"

"This stroller was so easy to put together, the ride is so smooth! My son is small but at the age where he is sitting up (11 pounds and 6 months) He fits into this stroller wonderfully and can enjoy looking around while we are out. I enjoy the feature where he is facing me so I can keep an eye on him. He was smiling right away when I put him in this stroller. I can even jog lightly. I have only been using it around the neighborhood so far, so I do not know how well it folds. But we are taking it on a trip coming up, so I hope it folds nicely! I also bought a joovy organizer that has 2 water bottle holders and a zipper pouch that fits perfectly. Love this stroller, my son will get to enjoy it for a long time!"

"I love this stroller more in person than I did on-line. It is almost perfect! I wish it had a child snack tray. It is made of durable thick cloth. The seat comes off easily for reversal yet snaps in sturdy. It will not lock shut when folded with the seat facing parent but is secure anyway. The basket is large for a single stroller. The color would be great for girl or boy (looks so cute offset by my baby boy's blue blankets). The parent tray doesn't have a cover like the double stroller just like it but i don't need one anyway. The frame is completely sturdy. I have yet to deliver my son but the seat looks so comfortable and safe I know he will enjoy the ride in it. Overall it's better than I expected! My husband was pushing it empty around our living room and talking to an invisible baby (he liked it that much)! I would recommend this stroller to anyone. You won't regret the purchase!"

"I bougth this stroller for my 5 month old son, and I am very happy with it. It is a very nice looking stroller and a good price for it too. I liked the way the seat can turn to face front and back, this is useful when they are small that way you can always have an eye on them while on the go. It is a pretty sturdy stroller, I've even used it for my 2 yr. old niece and she fit in it really good, so it will last a while. The only bad thing that I have notices where the back wheels that are a little wobbly, but for the price I paid, I guess it's ok. It was really easy to install, it only took me and my husband about 15 minutes although we did have some washers and screws left over, not sure if they were extras or we did it wrong. Haven't had any problems so they might have been extras. =)I've gone jogging with it and it is a pretty smooth ride. It is also very easy to fold, but it can be a little bulky. I'm very happy with it!"

"This is a great stroller. It's easy to steer and turns on a dime! The cup holder for the parents are of generous size! The canopy extends further than most strollers to block the sun, but still allows the baby to see out. We have lots of cobblestone roads and rougher terrain here, but it glides smoothly, he barely bounces when going over the roads or bumpy areas. He loves his new stroller. It's on the heavier side, but not all that heavy. Folding and unfolding was a bit hard at first but once you have it figured out, it's a breeze! I HIGHLY recommend this stroller, in fact I have a few friends purchasing one for themselves!"

"I really love this stroller. I got the 4 wheel one but my friend got the 3 wheel one and loves it.



The stroller isn't really heavy so don't worry about picking up and putting into the car.



I love that the seat can face you or not...but you have to actually take the seat off to switch it. Not a big deal but be aware you are always pushing from the same side. This is actually better anyway!!!!!



really great stroller I am really happy I bought it. NOT CHEAP feeling at all"

"I did a TON of research on different strollers and liked all the options on this one the best...LOVE the reversible seat, parent tray, HUGE storage basket and the fact that it manuevers/steers SO EASILY and is such a smooth ride. It may be a little on the heavy side, but folks this stroller is seriously worth every ounce. Great for walks and for longer errands/rides especially(the mall, etc.)"