Bugaboo Gecko Reviews and Specifications
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| Manufacturers description |
| The Bugaboo Gecko is no-nonsense, smart and compact. Especially designed for parents who know exactly why they are choosing a Bugaboo pushchair. The Bugaboo Gecko has a minimilaist design, bringing the pushcair back to its essence; the Bugaboo Gecko emphasizes the honest, pure and valuable characteristics of a Bugaboo pushcair: light, compact and tough.
The Bugaboo Gecko comes as a complete pushchair: chassis with wheels, seat/carrycot frame, seat fabric, carrycot fabric, mattress, underseat bag, sun canopy, rain cover, mosquito net. |
| Suitability | ||
| This pram is suitable | From birth | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 8 kg | 17.6 lbs |
| Seat | ||
| Seat capacity | Unknown | |
| Can direction of seat be reversed? | Yes | |
| Wheels | ||
| Number of Wheels that Swivel | 2 | |
| Handle | ||
| Handle height adjustable? | No | |
| Handle reversible? | Yes | |
| Toddler seat | ||
| Toddler Seat Option? | Not available | |
| Bassinet | ||
| Bassinet | Included | |
Reader Reviews
Best thing we bought
Reviewed by: Clare from Melbourne, Oct 28, 2008General Review
Our gecko has been used everyday, taken everywhere: across snow, sand, up and down mountains, thrown into boots, on planes, everywhere we go it goes!It can turn on a pin and is a smooth ride, my bub can sleep for hours in that thing (both basinette and seat mode).
I love that it is narrow and nifty...it can fit down supermarket checkouts without any problems.
I think most of all is that we have found it to be really durable. we have thrown that thing around and it has no sign of wear or slowing down.
Just wish they made a double! :)
Pros
lifestyle friendly (can be used anywhere and everywhere)light
durable
comfy for bubs and easy for parents to manouvere (even getting on and off trams is a breeze)
Cons
price!seriously this is the only fault we have with it! :))
Mine broke too after 14 months
Reviewed by: Anonymous user, Oct 23, 2008General Review
We have had the handle safety lock break on us on 2 occasions, so the handle folds forward 45 deg when you are lifting the pram up stairs, or the handle drops down to the floor when you go to raise the front wheels to go over a curb. Also the front shocks are squeaking. We reported this in August on the website (as part of the warranty conditions) But its October and although they sent the chassis in October, they only sent one of the wheels. Eventually rang the European Service team, they are 'very busy and have lots of other happy customers'. You pay alot for the stroller and when things go wrong, they take 8 weeks to resolve a safety issue. Even worse is that we live on the 1st floor without a lift. So we have to take the baby out and leave the chassis downstairs, then either leave the baby in the apartment alone or leave the chassis at the bottom of the stairs. Worse thing is if this has happened after 14 months and its the same design. When its out of its 2 year warranty its probably going to do the same thing and we will be left with an expensive stroller that can only be pushed around a mall...Pros
My partner likes it because alot of celbs have a bugabooCons
Worse thing is if this has happened after 14 months and its the same design. When its out of its 2 year warranty its probably going to do the same thing and we will be left with an expensive stroller that can only be pushed around a mall...Quality Pram. Good value. Recommended.
Reviewed by: Mike V from Sydney, Jan 08, 2008General Review
Why does the Chameleon get such great user reviews on here and the Gecko get pretty ordinary ones?It's almost exactly the same pram people.
Minus the adjustable handle and the grab bar, plus slightly lighter to boot.
Also considerably cheaper than the Chameleon.
It's a good pram.
Moves and steers very easily.
Light, sturdy, safe.
Bub loves it.
I have the optional wheeled travel bag, which is fantastic for airline travel.
It's good value for what you get.
Like anything, you get what you pay for.
Buy a cheap pram and you get a piece of junk that makes your like more difficult than it can be.
Pros
Sturdy, light, easy to pushCons
Have to take the seat off to fold it.Kind of big when folded.
My tyres leak. Even after having the tubes replaced which took an outrageous three months, they still leak slightly.
waste of money
Reviewed by: jenna from New Jersey, Oct 30, 2007General Review
do not buy this stroller. i bought it and it broke. then they wanted me to send it to them when it was a defect.do not trust these strollers. i wonder where they are made from.
Pros
nice lookingCons
waste of moneyweak
lasts 2 mnths
not comfy for baby
Nice, but not perfect despite expense
Reviewed by: Tim from Bath, England, Jul 12, 2006General Review
A nice system, but I reckon the Hauck Infinity has the edge slightly in terms of quality and design and it is half the pricePros
Light, well designed, funky,Cons
handle height not adjustable (other Bugaboo models are). Check that you are comfortable with the height before buying.price 9not not all accessories included)
Not all fabric is removable for washing
seat must be removed before collapsing