Britax B-Agile 2012 Stroller, Black
From Britax USA
| List Price: | $249.99 |
| Price: | $234.95 |
Product Description
The new B-Agile stroller from Britax is a lightweight, compact stroller featuring a one-hand quick fold design with an automatic chassis lock. Designed to be an on-the-go travel system using the Britax click and go system, the B-Agile stroller accepts the Britax Chaperone and B-Safe Infant Car Seats without having to purchase additional adapters. The B-Agile is also compatible with other major manufacturer's infant car seats when used with the Britax infant car seat adapter (sold separately). The padded, supportive seat features a 5-point harness system with head pad that is adjustable without having to rethread or unhook any webbing. With a weight capacity of 55 pounds and an infinite recline, the B-Agile is suitable from birth. The extra large canopy with a mesh ventilation window allows views of your child and the ability for child to see you. The comfort ride suspension will ensure a smooth ride and the swivel front wheel improves maneuverability. A single step locks both rear wheels. Caregivers will further appreciate the padded handle, large under seat storage and pocket with zipper. The Britax click and go infant car seat receivers are included.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #8105 in Baby Product
- Color: Black
- Brand: Britax USA
- Model: U341782
- Released on: 2011-07-22
- Dimensions: 40.50" h x22.75" w x38.25" l,16.50 pounds
Features
- Suitable from birth to 55 pounds
- One hand quick fold design
- Click and go integrated adapter system works with britax infant car seats, also compatible with other major infant car seat brands, when used with britax infant car seat adapter (sold separately)
- Light weight aluminum frame (16.5 pounds total weight)
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
Most helpful customer reviews
212 of 218 people found the following review helpful.I had a Bugaboo Cameleon since my son was born - but we are now moving from NYC to the suburbs and the Cameleon just isn't easy to get in and out of the car, so I sold it on Craigslist and looked at both the 2011 Baby Joggger City Mini (BJCM) and the B-Agile. I ended up liking the B-Agile more than the City Mini for a few reasons:1) I'm short (5'0") and the handle on the BJCM was way too high for me. It was also wrapped with this cheap plastic/rubber handle guard which I didn't like at all. The handle on the B-Agile was exactly like my Bugaboo - felt like the same height and was also wrapped in the same material as the Bugaboo.2) I found the push/glide of the B-Agile to be better than the City Mini. I see almost no difference between it and the Bug Cameleon. It might even be easier to maneuver b/c of the 3 wheel design!3) B-Agile has suspension. I don't believe the BJCM has any suspension - at least it didn't feel like it did!4) I liked the material better on the B-Agile better than the shiny slick material of the BJCM. (This is a personal preference, of course.)5) The seat in the B-Agile was roomier and overall looked more comfortable. The seat was sturdy and structured - not a slumpy soft material seat like the BJCM. Both strollers provided good back support.6) The straps on the B-Agile outshine the BJCM by a million miles. They are so easy to adjust - no re-threading or re-clipping needed and the buckle is childproof. (Many of my friends 3 years olds can get themselves out of the BJCM buckle in an instant.)7) The basket is more accessible than the BJCM.8) The canopy is large, but not too large to block the child's view when out for a stroll.9) The peek-a-boo window in the canopy is mesh (not ugly vinyl) and allows for air-flow.Now for the complaints..... ;)1) The seat in the most upright position is not upright at all. It's still at a pretty significant angle. My son likes to sit up and look around and he simply can't do that w/ the B-Agile in it's manufactured state. With that being said, I was able to rig the straps that adjust the incline to make the seat upright. Basically, I take the 2 hanging straps in the back of the stroller and wrap it around the frame. Then, I take the D-shaped rings at the end of the strap and fit them in between the snaps that connect the seat material to the frame of the stroller. It works very well, except you have to unsnap the rigged straps before you collapse the stroller. Not a huge deal, but Britax should have made a more upright seat, like the 2011 BJCM velcro strap option.2) The frame is creaky sometimes when the stroller is loaded up with stuff and you need to turn it.3) After the promotion is finished at the end of August, the stroller will come with no add-ons. ALL add-ons need to be purchased separately. I wish it just came with at least one added feature like a cup holder, a rain cover, a carry bag, child tray, etc.4) The child tray attachment is a good feature, but I wish that it was adjustable! It's just too far out for my 17 month old son.3) The storage pouch in the back kind of hangs in an ugly way, in my opinion. You can roll it up to get it out of the way.... but then you can't use the storage pouch!I think that's it! Overall, I'm very happy with the stroller and think it was a good choice for my needs. If the seat went totally upright on it's own, I would have given this 5 stars, instead of 4!!!***UPDATE AS OF 7/18/13 ***So, my experience with this stroller is nothing shy of stellar. I now have a 2nd child who is currently 15 months old and she also loves the B-Agile. My son (now 3) also still loves it and fits in the stroller great. He even took naps in it when we recently went to Disney! My daughter doesn't mind the reclined seat as much as my son did, so I'm not having to "rig" the straps as much for her. I only wish the B-Agile Double had come out in time for the birth of my daughter. I ended up with the CityMini Double and HATE it. I just can't justify buying the B-Agile Double since I already have the BJCM Double. Boo.As an added bonus, Britax customer service is AMAZING. I called earlier today b/c the stroller's break keeps sticking. I've cleaned it, but it just keeps getting stuck in the locked position. In addition, the front wheel also keeps going into the locked position for no reason. Since the stroller is still under the 2-year warranty, Britax is replacing the entire stroller for me! They are also covering the shipping cost to send my old one back. Simply amazing. I will most definitely be a Britax loyal customer for life ;)
141 of 161 people found the following review helpful.I was in search of a lightweight stroller for running errands, going to the store, etc but wanted something more substantial than an umbrella stroller. Since my baby is 2 months old, I also wanted something that could lie flat. I got several recommendations from neighborhood moms for the City Mini, so I was pretty much sold on it until I went to "test drive" it and came across the new B-Agile. The strollers have the same look, are the same size, and just about the same weight. But, the B-Agile won me over because it has:- a much smother ride - the shocks seem better and the wheels are better- better foot clearance - the City Mini is not good for people with long legs and/or people who take long strides. B-Agile has a curved bar so your leg can fit- better seat padding - the City Mini feels hard as rocks compared to B-Agile, plus B-Agile has a great infant head rest- fabric isn't as "slippery" - City Mini fabric feels slick and cheap- handle bar much more comfortable to hold - similar to BOB- folding is SO easy and locks into place automaticallyEverything else is comparable or the same. For $10 more than City Mini, get the B-Agile. Only downfalls are the expensive attachments (you will pay just as much for Baby Jogger City Mini attachments)....for $249 you'd think they would give mom a cup holder for coffee!!!
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful.I've seen a lot of changes and improvements during my 9 years of experience with strollers and while this one isn't perfect it's one of my favorites and I would have given it 4 ½ stars if I could. This stroller has all the features of the bulkier and heavier travel systems and for my money this is the best choice for meeting most needs other than situations like being at the airport where you would want the more compact folding of an umbrella stroller.What I like:- Easiest unfolding and collapsing of any stroller I've ever used- Excellent ride, very smooth, tight turning- Large comfortable seat with a very large canopy that has a mesh viewing window- Lightweight for the ride and comfort that you get- Easy braking and brake release- Very flat when folded- Being able to attach the infant carrier basket is not common with strollers this lightWhat could be improved:- As others have mentioned, the seat doesn't come to a fully upright position and the work-around that another reviewer mentioned doesn't really work for me since I use this stroller as my car stroller so I'm opening and closing it too many times in a day to take the time to set that up and unhook it every time.- The solid bar handle makes one-handed steering a little harder than with strollers that have two individual handles. This is minor, but I like being able to hang shopping bags on the individual handles of some of my other strollers too.- Returning the seat to the upright position from reclining takes two hands and I have to get down on one knee to do it.- This is the only stroller I've ever owned that doesn't have a parent's tray or small pocket near the handles to hold things like keys, cell phone, etc. There is a storage bag that hangs from the top of the seat back, but it is very large and deep, so those objects fall down to about knee-level where the bottom of the storage bag sits.Even with the flaws, this stroller has such a fantastic ride for its weight (the only other stroller I have with as good a ride weighs twice as much) that I switched it with my umbrella stroller in my car. It weighs 5 pounds more than my umbrella stroller, but is still light enough that it hasn't felt inconvenient or cumbersome to use it several times a day.As a reference, I am 5'11" and my wife is 5'9" and we both think the non-adjustable handlebar height is comfortable though I suspect someone over 6' tall might not find it as comfortable.I want to comment also on an experience I had with Britax customer support. Our first stroller had a stiff foot brake and occasionally didn't disengage when I released it and I would have to set the brake again and release again to get it to fully release. I thought it might just be stiff because it was brand new and decided to give it some time to loosen up. But over the next six weeks the brake release got worse so I called customer support. I was told that the brake was an integrated part of the stroller frame so they would send me a replacement stroller. I was not put on hold or transferred to another department or made to feel like I was making up the problem. The replacement stroller arrived within a week along with a return shipping label to send the other stroller back. The new stroller brakes perfectly and my easy and positive experience with Britax customer support has earned them a loyal customer.
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