Does anyone have an ABC Adventure Buggy I could look at?

[alieh]

In the quest for the ultimate double buggy for a toddler and newborn, I have come across the ABC Adventure Buggies from New Zealand. These are the ones where the second seat is up by the handle like these: http://adventurebuggycompany.com/twinbuggy.htm (scroll down to the Single Adventure Buggy with Top Mounted ABC Reclining Newborn/Toddler Seat).

I am seriously considering ordering one of these sight unseen from NZ, but would love to see one in person first. Does anyone have one of these or even any of the variations of the single buggy with toddler seat that I could take a look at?

[Belle]

Hi - not much help but I've seen one of the ones with the static seat (so not quite what you're after) around East Dulwich, so there is one out there!

[alieh]

Even that would be great, just to get a sense of the overall feel of it. I wonder why they're not more popular as so many people say they don't love the fact that the second seat on the Phil and Ted's is so low/tucked behind the other seat? They are pricey no doubt, but so are loads of buggies these days!

[melbourne groover]

I did have one of these and can whole heartedly recommend it. Saved all the drama for nursery pickups as she loved going in the seat when she was tired. I had a phil and ted originally but found it a pain to push (in fact was having tendon pain in my wrist and that was just with one child). It was really easy to push with two kids in and very robust. Super simple setup but admittedly not the smallest when flat.

I didn't really take it out in the car much, so if you are looking for one to take in the car regularly then possibly not the one for you.

It has a huge basket with heaps of room for everyone's stuff (was quite traumatised when we downsized as could not fit all my fruit and vege shop underneath, now rock a bag lady look.

They do come up on ebay sometimes so worth looking on there.

[alieh]

That's really helpful, thanks! I don't have a car, so not as worried about having to fold up and down. The only issue is that I'm planning to store behind the house in a shed and might have to take the toddler seat on and off to get it in and out. Also, will want to be able to remove the toddler seat easily on the days that I'm just with one child or the other. Any thoughts on how much of a pain this will be?

[crystal7]

I have seen several of these around ED- they look great! Sorry not very helpful but hopefully you'll find one of them on here!

[melbourne groover]

Hmmm well, my seat was a little sticky to get on and off but not impossible and probably not helped by the fact I hardly ever took it off. I think it would get easier if you did it more often and it all loosened up a bit but couldn't guarentee that of course. Is a simple process of taking the handle bar off and sliding the seat off.

It was fine to use for just one child with the seat on, in fact the seat was v handy for putting shopping in...

[alieh]

Thanks again! Much appreciated. If anyone has a "live" one on the streets of ED, let me know!

[canadianlisa]

I saw a mum with a purple one of these last week at the Horniman. I think she had triplets as it appeared to be a double with the extra seat on top- very cool looking.

[thenestbuilders]

Hi there, I just picked up on your post and I have an Adventure Buggy for sale. Mine is three years old but has been absolutely invaluable in getting me into walking a baby and toddler. I used this buggy right up until my daughter was four and she would still from time to time sit on the top seat obviously they do get heavy these babies but I cannot recommend the stability, quality or usefulness of this pram highly enough. Basically we are all now walking everywhere so it needs to go to save garage space but if you are interested send me an e mail. [email protected]. PS I'm not a rep for the company even if it sounds like it.

[charlottep]

Alieh, i have one (i bought melbourne groovers one) and my toddler loves his seat "up high". My baby is also very cosy in the regular seat, which is very roomy and great for napping in. You're more than welcome to take a look / test drive. PM me if you're interested.

[alieh]

I ended up ordering one direct from New Zealand sight unseen - it is due to arrive on Monday! But thank you both for your offers!