Thule

Spring Stroller

For context we have been using a yo-yo stroller from birth to three years old. We have been City based with no car and so we rely on strollers constantly. Moving to a snowy winter climate (still city) meant a stroller with bigger wheels was needed. We bought an urban glide 2 but found the width too inconvenient for city use. However I felt the Thule build quality, simplicity of moving parts and fabric components were great so we switched to the Spring. The lack of a rear axel seemed really suited to slushy/snowy days. The weight and width seemed great for everyday use. I still love the build quality but find a few major omissions on this unit which baffle me given the standards out there. First solid tires with no suspension or shock absorption leaves our kid bouncing all over the place. Next while the lower basket is super convenient without a rear axle or crossing support bar, there is then a mesh net (for the rain cover I suppose,) but no convenient zipper pouch near the top — which is a must for privacy and safety in busy moments within crowded city spaces. Then the footrest and rain cover. I have read that the narrow fronts on Thule strollers is down to structural strength which comes from the curve. The sad result is that your kids legs, if they are toddler age and even within the recommended weight limits of the buggy, slip off during transport, leaving their calves pressing on the sides of the buggy. Made worse of course by the bumpy ride. Then try the rain cover. With flimsy Velcro at the back, and no proper anchor points anywhere! The fit is odd- you use the sun shade half way down, but it closes further under the stretch of the rain cover, requiring fiddling around. The foot area slips over the bottom loosely and easily, but with no attachment points it super easily keeps popping off. And if your kid moves their feet at all… it pops off again. Anyone who lives in real weather knows you have to set it and forget it, not keep stopping to readjust a rain cover over and over. I can imagine it’s going to fly back and hit me in the face with any headwind. The last gripe is unfolding. the stroller sort of stands, if you get the handle extended just right. But mostly you need to lean it against something. Then when you go to unfold… there is no simple hold and lift type operation. We find ourselves coaxing it to unfold, bending and lifting the front and back together. There may be some trick we have missed but it’s not simply or easy on your back. All in all - so super disappointed with this unit after we can see that Thule is a great maker of gear — especially for cold weather climates. Very confusing buggy. The name is spring - and it does seem suitable only for very small kids, in the best weather, on smooth surfaces, when you might start to get your money’s worth.

I’ve been using the The Spring stroller for almost a month now. Absolutely love! I purchased this following a recall of our previous stroller from another brand. This is an Incredible stroller compared to our first one, so easy to fold and the ride is so smooth walking around our neighborhood and some trails near us - my 9 month old loves the seat. I grab this stroller repeatedly! Love it! The dusty rose color is so beautiful too - almost more of a neutral beige/blush color. Can’t wait to get many more years of use!

This stroller is by far the coolest we’ve ever had. The easy open and easy collapse is a must for parents and is extremely helpful in every way. the fabric is nice and comfortable. The canopy is awesome and I like the mesh part so I can see my little one. And it comes down nice and far to get the most coverage from sun or wind. The straps are adjustable and comfy, and my baby is super secure. There’s plenty of storage down below for stuff. The ride is extremely smooth and the wheels are amazing quality. And the best part is that my baby is 9 months and I’ll be able to use this for many years to come.

I absolutely love how lightweight and compact this stroller is. It makes it so much easier to carry and pack and unpack. I like that the seat is reversible. The grey color canopy looks sharp and doesn’t show dirt. I am able to unfold and fold the stroller with one hand, how awesome. When pushing the stroller is rolls very easy and smooth. The stroller is very well made and sturdy.

The Thule spring stroller is a very nice, very chic jogging stroller. I love how compact this stroller folds up to be. It rides extremely smooth as compared to any other stroller I have used. The handle bar on the top can come up and down to your preference. The hood comes down very low to block the sun from babies face. The seat reclines pretty far back. Overall wonderful stroller and wonderfully made.

Quality, convenience, and luxury! Everything you could possibly need in a stroller! The first plus is it is so lightweight! It is easy to maneuver. You can change the direction of the seat so that you can see your baby or when the get bigger you can let it face forward so they can explore! You can also pull the top down to provide more coverage for the baby from the elements. There is a large basket that allows you store essentials. This is not your ordinary stroller!

I can not say enough good things about this stroller. It is very durable. It fold up very easily. It’s compact and I am amble to carry it with one hand. I love the basket on the bottom. It is super smooth when walking. The handle is nice to grip. My hands appreciate that! It is super quick and easy to strap my son into. Overall it was absolutely worth the price!

We got this stroller because we live in a Northeast US town with uneven sidewalks and long winters, though so far we’ve used in the summer it has worked great for us. A (relatively) smooth ride over sidewalk bumps and it has worked well on dirt roads, gravel, grass and sidewalks. Also, we were pleased to find out that the Chicco Carseat adapter works with the Chicco Keyfit 35 carseat - we weren’t able to confirm before buying - and the combo has been great for our newborn! Found the cup holder attachment to be smaller than expected.

I love the stroller and how small it compacts. However within a week of using this stroller the front wheel kept automatically locking within seconds of unlocking it.

I did exhaustive research to find a stroller that was compact enough for travel, but would hold up on the rough sidewalks and cobblestones of Southern France. The Spring has been perfect! Light and easy to fold, generous basket, lays flat and has a great canopy. I keep seeing people with little strollers with hard plastic wheels and I feel very smug about my purchase. Really happy with this stroller both for travel and as a daily driver. No complaints.