Maclaren Spitfire Reviews and Specifications
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| Celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Spitfire aircraft
Maclaren founder and inventor of the umbrella fold buggy Owen Maclaren, a test pilot and aeronautical engineer, was a member of the Spitfire design team, and made key design innovations during his high-flying career.
August 2008 marks the 70th Anniversary of the Spitfire, which will be celebrated by the Royal Air Force this summer 2008. Maclaren is celebrating this high performance design heritage with the launch of the Spitfire buggy. It comes complete with the characteristic Spitfire colours, bullseye on the hood and reversible, camouflage liner.
Standard Maclaren features
- Sovereign Lifetime Warranty
- Maclaren Recycling Programme
- 5 point harness for added security
- Removable washable seat
- Compact umbrella fold
- Water resistant hood
- High-performance aluminium frame
- Handy mesh shopping basket
- Carry strap or handle for easy portability
- 5 second one-hand fold
- Lockable, front swivel wheels
Added Features
- Ergonomically optimised, foam insulated handles
- 4 seat positions
- Front/Rear suspension
- Adjustable leg rest
- Headhugger and Shoulder pads
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| This pram is suitable | From birth |
| Seat capacity | 15 kg | 33.0 lbs |
| Can direction of seat be reversed? | No |
| Number of Wheels that Swivel | 2 |
| Handle height adjustable? | No |
| Handle reversible? | No |
| Toddler Seat Option? | Not available |
Reader Reviews
Snazzy and Functional
Reviewed by: Kat
from Canada, Sep 23, 2009
General Review
As a mum of an almost 3 year old and a newborn, I was looking for a stroller that would be able to accommodate both kids' needs and sizes. I already have a double stroller and didn't want another HUGE system to lug in and out of my trunk all day.
The Maclaren Spitfire addressed all of my wants and needs and even my cranky husband praised it at first sight! I'm a first time Maclaren owner and I love how light this stroller is! The breaking system is another rave. I can easily lock and unlock the break in bare feet, yet it is secure when locked. No more battling with the breaking system! I would heartily recommend this stroller to those of us not looking for another heavy travel system but want that kind of versatility in a stroller model. The Spitfire's unique design and high quality make it stand out from the crowd.
Pros
It's got all of the great standard features of a top-of-the-line Maclaren: i.e. full recline, high quality fabric and materials, easy fold, carry handle, basket and back pocket for storage, decent tires and suspension, lightweight, easy breaking system, and fast folding/unfolding of stroller.
Plus it's snazzy! The Spitfire includes infant head hugger and a reversible, waterproof liner in cute green and pink plaid or camo so no matter what the mood or gender, your baby will be riding in style!
Cons
It doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the Techno. I wish it had the adjustable handles and extra sunshade features. Basket is hard to access when stroller is reclined, recline mechanism a little awkward to reach but works well.
