Valco baby trimode vs bumbleride indie twin

Executive Member Joined: May 21 2008 Posts: 275

Im trying to figure out the differences between them and the pros and cons of each. in terms of price the are comparable. anyone have any experiance with either stroller or both?

Diamond Member Joined: Apr 27 2006 Age: 30 Posts: 2535

valco trimode do you mean the runabout that also comes with the toddler seat? if so I had a very bad experience with that carraige. it always leaned/wheeled to one side. my right wrist was in agony after 10 minutes of walking with this strolelr since it was constantly working to keep the carriage straight. I had this even when I used it without the toddler seat.

with the toddler seat it was nearly impossible to wheel. I hardly used it. the wieght limit is 45 lb but even with my dd 30 lb it didn't wheel right, kept feeling like it would tip over.

I called the company a gazillion times, sent it back to fix, still had same problem. the carrige was a total bust for me.

also the straps for the seat didnt go around my baby with a snowsuit, and the largest they went was still too small. after a certain age, the straps wouldn't even go around her in the summer, with lightweight clothing so they were really tiny.

Executive Member Joined: Aug 10 2010 Posts: 413

I am COMPLETELY in LOVE with my bumble ride!! my 2 sister in laws and a sister have the valco they have NEVER put it in their car cuz they cant even lift it and its hard to fold.

bumble ride pros(compared to valco and in general)-lighter weight, great basket with EASY access, car seat adaptable,lots of accessories are included, great customer service, easy to use recline, reclines fully,great canopies, easy to fold, fold smaller than valco, harness straps are easy to use, good brakes, pushes like a dream, can use as a jogger cuz the wheels and lock or swivel, and its gorgeous, has peak a boo window on canopys and pockets to store stuff, adjustable handle, easy to take seat fabric off to clean just throw it in the washing machine!

bumble ride cons: cup holder is annoying cuz it attachs to the side and it makes it not fit thru doors(I dont use mine), I HATE the foot muffs they are totally not worth buying

Valco Pros can attach a 3rd seat if you anticipate having 3 kids needing a stroller, adjustable handle,comes with lots of accessories, lots of pockets(which is another thing I dont like about the stoller),comes with the bumber bar.

Valco cons bad canopies, hard to access and small basket(has this annoying bar right by the opening to the basket so u cant get a big thing that there is space for in the basket),bulky,hard to fold,very heavy, no cup for parent, very difficult to clean, aweful horrible hard to use harness straps

I think I covered all most everything. I did tons of research b4 getting my bumble ride last year. sorry for the typos I was typing very fast.. hope this helped! im sure you can tell I like my bumble ride A LOT!! and think the valco is a terrible stroller. the only wasy id recommend getting it is if you need the toddler seat! ps you CAN ATTACH A BUGGY BOARD TO A BUMBLE RIDE TWIN AND IT PUSHED JUST FINE

Silver Member Joined: Aug 24 2010 Posts: 695

just fyi- if ur interested, im selling my bumbleride indie twin. pm me if ur interested

Executive Member Joined: May 21 2008 Posts: 275

thanks for the details. I am leaning toward the bumbleride. it looks so much nicer too.