Steelcraft Transition Reviews and Specifications
Transition 2006 |  Caramel |
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| Suitability | ||
| This pram is suitable | From birth | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 10 kg | 22.0 lbs |
| Seat | ||
| Seat capacity | 20 kg | 44.0 lbs |
| Can direction of seat be reversed? | No | |
| Wheels | ||
| Number of Wheels that Swivel | 1 | |
| Handle | ||
| Handle height adjustable? | Yes | |
| Handle reversible? | No | |
| Toddler seat | ||
| Toddler Seat Option? | Available | |
| Bassinet | ||
| Bassinet | Optional | |
Reader Reviews
Great 3 wheeler
Reviewed by: Bek from Australia, Apr 19, 2008General Review
This is a great 3 wheeler pram. It is light weight and yet can hold a 20kgs child without an issue.The weight of the child doesn't impact to much on the extra weight of the pram. still light.
The bassinett attachment is great for newborn babies as it allows you to use this as a bed for when out. it also allows you to know that the child is safe in the bassinett
Pros
Light weighttakes 20kgs
has great attachemnts
Cons
none that i know ofI love this pram!
Reviewed by: Anonymous user, Mar 30, 2008General Review
I was tossing up between the Steelcraft Transition and the Mountain Buggy. I'm so glad I settled on this one. For less than half the price of a MB, I can easily get anywhere. It lays back really well and I don't need to take a portacot anywhere because my baby sleeps cosily in this pram. Sure it's a little squeezy in the car...but with the money I saved choosing this pram, I was able to buy a McLaren Quest stroller for those times where we need the boot space - and I still had money left over!Pros
Very lightweightFolds longways - can lift into wagon boot in 2 stages to save my back
modern colours
very easy to manouevre
bassinet and lay back feature make it a portable bed - as long as I have my pram, I can go anywhere with my baby!
much more affordable than it's comparisons
Cons
Difficult to fit into some cars - make sure you test it in the boot before buyingGreat Pram
Reviewed by: Elise from Western Australia, Oct 19, 2007General Review
OK I have to confess for the first 3 month I used this pram there was a huge gap at the back of the pram due to the material not meeting at the back. Once life became a bit less hectic I realised I just needed to put the hood part down further not at the position left for it. Now I love it!! I do find it a bit large for checkouts but because I have an older child too that sits in seat on the front it needs a wide wheel span for safety.Pros
Nice and wide for baby of larger toddler. Great storage.Cons
Wide wheel spanReally long when folded up. Takes up heaps of space in the car.
I wouldn't reccommend this pram
Reviewed by: Carly Henley from Australia, Sep 20, 2007General Review
Being a first time mum I went into the store not knowing what I was looking for so I got what I thought was the best looking. I bouught the bassinet to go with the pram and this was good once you got it set up - it took a long time. Withing the first 2 weeks of having it all tyres went flat and we had to fill them with tyre gel. It is far to wide to ake shopping anyone who is thinking about getting a pram look for one that has wheel that are close together and will firt through a checkout. There is also to many steps to fold it up and the zip up recline feature is absolutley rediculous - I would not recommend it for any new mums - althogh when used for waling it is great to push and is a comfy ride for my bub. Need to purchase a stroller as it is to big for the boot and too widefor around the shops.Pros
Looks gooddrives well
comes with alot of accessories
Cons
wheel base is too widerecline feature is stupid
not easy to fold down
too big when folded
Lightweight and nice looking
Reviewed by: Kate from Perth WA, Jul 04, 2007General Review
Well, hubby and I were tossing up over the MBU elite and the Steelcraft TransitionNo contest in my opinion, but as usual, hubby decided due to $$$
This pram is nice looking, and a comfy ride.
Mine has had a dodgy front wheel that pulls to the left and drives me mad.
It is also too wide to go down most aisles, and I end up leaving shops in a huff.
Might sell mine
Pros
Lightweight - 10kgsNice looking material and colours
Good amount of storage
Comfy for new born, has head supports etc
Cons
Pain in bum to fold, you have to do too many steps, and I end up showing the world my bum crack as it doesnt have a 'lady like' folding mechanismBig for most boots
I find the material marks easily
Recline features zip up... annoying to say the least
too big,no proper head support
Reviewed by: Rebecca Lennard from Cronulla, Jun 14, 2007General Review
As first time soon to be new parents we purchased the transition pram not really knowing what to look for and just opted for the best looking pram.We were really disapointed to find there was no proper support for our babys head,nothing to keep the rain/sun from entering through back and side of the pram,too big to fit in the boot of the car,worst $400 i ever spent,we're conidering just cutting our losses and buying a new pram.Pros
Looks goodCons
Completely dissapointed and feel ripped off.Way too bulky
Reviewed by: Natalie from Sydney, May 16, 2007General Review
Although bub looks relatively comfy. This pram is too bulky for most boots unless you own a wagon.Pros
Easy to steerCons
I now need to buy another pram for the car, so as I can fit other stuff in our boot.Bulky in the boot
Reviewed by: Anonymous user from Tasmania, May 11, 2007General Review
I have been using the Transition since Oct 06. This is a great pram; light, easy to use, wide seat for bub, all the bells and whistles as part of the deal. In saying this, I have had to purchase a stroller for the car as the Transition takes up ALL the boot space if you're not willing to remove wheels, sunshade, etc (and we have a wagon!). Overall however I know that my bub has a comfy ride in the Transition and I have an easy pram to drive.Pros
Lightweight - good neutral colours & is water resistant - comes with shade/rain cover, foot muff & pump - nice wide seat for a comfy and spacious ride for bub - very very easy to drive.Cons
VERY VERY bulky in the boot.Wheel falling off
Reviewed by: Victoria from Australia, Feb 20, 2007General Review
I thought this pram would be great as I have a nearly 2 year old and a new born baby, and it was for the first 8 weeks. Then whilst out shopping one day, the front wheel actually fell off. The ballbearings went everywhere and the kids fell. I wouldn't recomend this pram to anyone. Thank god I wasn't walking across the road.Pros
Easy to push.Cons
NOT SAFEFANTASTIC LOOKING PRAM
Reviewed by: MM from AUSTRALIA, Jan 24, 2007General Review
I LOVE THE TRANSITION PRAM, ESPECIALLY WITH THE OPTION OF BUYING THE BASSINET THAT GOES WITH IT, MAKES SLEEP TIME FOR BABY MUCH MORE COMFY. PRICED WELL FOR THE FEATURES IT HAS....EVEN COMES WITH FUNKY LOOKING SUSPENSION FOR OFF ROAD!!!Pros
GREAT DESIGN, GREAT COLOUR, EASY TO ASSEMBLE (IF YOU CHOOSE TO BUY THE BASSINET, YOU NEED TO TAKE OFF THE ACTUAL PRAM AND THEN REASEMBLE IT WHEN BABY GETS TOO BIG FOR THE BASSINET) EASY TO FOLD, YOU CAN ACCESS THE STORAGE BELOW WITH NO HASSLE EVEN WHEN THE PRAM IS FULLY RECLINED.Cons
A BIT ON THE HEAVY SIDE AND A BIT OF A PAIN FITTING IT IN SOME CAR BOOTS. ONE OF THE BACK TYRES TENDS TO GO FLAT EASY.Fixed
Reviewed by: KMN from Canberra, Sep 09, 2006General Review
I must be fair to Steelcraft; they have repaired (replaced) the locking mechanisms on the bumper, so I am very happy.I am pleased that I now have the perfect pram for me.
Pros
stylish design/colour, good price (includes sun, rain and boot covers), access the basket while fully reclined, lightweight ... it ticks all our boxesCons
size that it folds to not an issue with our wagon