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Euro-Baby Fastfold Fts Red | 
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| Brand: Euro-Baby
Category: Baby Product
List Price: $399.95
Buy New: $329.99
You Save: $69.96 (17%)
New (4) from $329.99
Rating:  6 reviews
Color: Black
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 18
Dimensions (in): 10 x 15 x 42
MPN: 70060
Model: 70060
UPC: 859944001419
EAN: 0859944001419
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Limited Lifetime Warranty | | • | Patented Easy Fold System | | • | Superlightweight Umbrella Stroller | | • | Stands Upright in Folded position | | • | 3 months to 3 years |
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Product Description
Single Strollers Micralite The Micralite Fastfold FTS Stroller is a compact and ergonomic stroller. It is easy to maneuver using one hand and has a single handed fold, making it great all around. The Fastfold FTS from Micralite is designed to meet all a c
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 The best all-round compromise April 18, 2008
Dan in Tokyo
To begin with the conclusion, we are very happy with our purchase. There are no obvious disadvantages to the Micralite Fastfold product. Over the past 12 months it has performed very well for us and is still in great condition. It is well-designed, versatile and comfortable for both parents and baby.
When our baby was born we had certain criteria for our stroller, in no particular order. (1) It must able to handle urban bumps and parks. (2) It must be light enough to carry up two flights of stairs to our apartment. (3) It must allow us to clip in a Maxi Cosi Cabrio newborn baby car seat. (4) It must allow one-handed operation and be small enough when folded to fit in the back of a compact car. (5) It must be comfortable and have some luggage-carrying capacity.
Gradually we whittled down the candidates. My sister has a Bugaboo and she found it too much to carry up stairs. When we looked at the Bugaboo, Stokke Xplory and Quinny Buzz models used by our friends we did feel they were all too big and heavy. On the other hand we didn't like the rattly little wheels and the bumpy ride of the umbrella strollers like the Maclarens and Quinny Zapp that are now ubiquitous in Tokyo. Another problem is that we saw that many strollers simply don't fold easily, especially with one hand. I didn't want to be removing seats and bits and pieces to fit it in the back of the car.
So we tried the Micralite in a shop, liked it and ordered it. It has been great. Note that this model is NOT suitable for use on its own for small babies - you will need an infant seat. Micralite sells its own infant carrier but for the first six months we used a Maxi Cosi car seat for babies that can be taken out of the car and clipped straight on to the using with two little arms (sold separately). When the baby was old enough we stopped using the Maxi Cosi - great product by the way - and switched to the standard Micralite mesh seat. (The mesh seat rolls up neatly out of the way when not needed). There is not much adjustment in angle of the seat, but our baby doesn't seem to mind and often sleeps in the stroller. The underseat shopping carrier mesh is fairly large, but you will have to squat down to put stuff in it, which can be fiddly. The brake is a long bar that is very easy to flip on and off with your toe.
The included rain cover is solidly built and nicely tailored to the stroller and packs down to a surprisingly small size. The stroller's hood, as another reviewer noted, is not large enough to protect the occupant from the sun but then integrating such a sunshade into the hood would make it very large. We bought a Protect-A-Bub shade which fits the Micralite well, is very adjustable and can be removed when not needed. When winter came we bought the footwarmer which is like a sleeping bag that fits into the seat is clearly warm and also appears to be showerproof, although the rain cover protects it when attached.
In motion the stroller is very smooth. The stroller can easily be steered with one hand. The big wheels at the back make it easy to pull backwards up steps or kerbs and it handles turf and rough ground reasonably well. It is very good in small spaces. of which there are many in this city. Because the Micralite's widest part is at the front it is easy to gauge whether it will fit through a gap and we have few problems even in crowded Tokyo.
Folding is a knack (push stroller away then pull it back to get wheels aligned and straight, put on brake, lean down, push lever with thumb and pull sharply up) but once you have it you can store the Micralite in a very small space and it will stand upright by itself. If there is stuff in the shopping carrier (such as the rain cover) it will not lock in the folding position but if there is only a small amount of luggage it will still stand reasonably upright. It is, as advertised, very light, which makes it easy to manhandle when necessary.
When folded the Micralite fits in the boot of our Toyota Vitz/Yaris, which is not a large space. If necessary the wheels can be detached very quickly (stroller, not Toyota) as they are held on by squeeze-lock fasteners and we have done this on occasion when we wanted to put in more luggage.
Finally this stroller has rarity value - we have only seen two others in a year in Japan. It looks very smart although this wasn't a purchasing criterion for me and I'm certain the baby is not bothered.
 Good, but some flaws February 29, 2008
Ruby (boston, usa)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Overall a well built stroller. Handles beautifully, awesome large back wheels for something so light. I can "bump" over stairs, snow and other city obstacles. Sturdy construction.
Here is why it is not 5 stars. The stroller is not well balanced. Hanging the lightest diaper bag on the handles will make it tip if the baby is not in it. This would be no big deal if the basket was large enough to acomadate, but it is not. The seat does not really recline. My 8 month old still sleeps in this semi up position but recline would be better.
Overall still great for something with the essential big wheels for the city.
SUV of umbrella strollers! July 26, 2007
nomdechat (Los Angeles, CA)
Looks good in theory, but I think too big for my 14-month-old. However, stroller enthusiasts rave about this, and I have been advised to hang on to it until my son gets older. It does look like a very comfortable seat, and it is certainly great to push. Not much of a basket though, and the canopy and recline are non-existent. So probably good for quick in-and-out-of-the-car deals.
UPDATE: My son is now 18 months old and has grown into it. It is lightweight, compact, and great to keep in the car for quick trips. The steering is excellent - I can push it with one hand while walking beside it. Even though I'm shopping for a double now, I'll definitely keep this on hand.
Great all around stroller June 9, 2007
Malvern Hunt (Pennsylvania)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
We had been using this stroller for over a year now and we really like it.
The construction is really sturdy unlike some cheaper models and it is extremely easy to fold and folds to a very manageable and thin size. Did I mention very lightweight for a stroller that size.
Now to performance: I really like the Bigger wheels in the back...these are real wheels and not hard plastic uncomfortable wheels.., which makes it extremely comfortable for our toddler (think of them as little bicycle wheels) even more cushioney & comfortable, which makes a stoll in the park or side walk a pleasure. The is one of the best all purpose, light strollers we've had (our 4th) which combines all the benefits of the different types of trollers---very light weight like umbrella strollers, very sturdy and comfortable like the jogging strollers with bigger wheels.
A great plus and feature of the stroller is the front size, which is almost 24" wide, that provides for a very roomy and comfortable feel for our toddler unlike the flimsy narrow strollers that seem to barely fit a little toddler and confine her to a small area...........our daughter does not want to get out of this when we are taking her on walks.....Ok!!!..we are the one doing the walking.
The only drawback is that it does not fully recline.....but this is not an infant stroller, for that, the company has a beautiful newborn system.....which has a detachable carry cot. the company might even have a kit to convert this stroller into a newborn system, as from what I see, it is the same frame (which we will look into shortly as we are expecting a new baby in 2 months).....and that is a wonderful option that would make this sroller a great buy (and a much cheaper option than the other high end carry cots) from newborn until it is ready to be passed on to the next lucky sibling......
We have taken this stroller on several vacations and long trips and has performed flawlessly. Very easy to maneuver.
A very attractive alternative, European sroller that is sure to attract attention.
Great urban stroller February 24, 2007
M. Henderson (Philadelphia, PA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
We live in a Northeastern city and have had a tough time finding a stroller that would work for us. We searched and searched for a model that was light enough to carry up and down apartment stairs, compact enough for crowded sidewalks and shops, and sturdy enough to hold up on bumpy sidewalks and in snow. This stroller fits the bill beautifully.
After a recent heavy snowfall, we were able to get our kiddo to a doctor's appoinment on the subway -- before the sidewalks were shoveled! It can be carried with one hand if you lock it into the folded position. The unique shape and compact, upright fold makes it easy to take into restaurants, too, as it can easily be stashed in a corner or wheeled up to a cafe table without causing a major inconvenience to other patrons.
I know there are some concerns about the recline for a younger baby. Ours is four months old, and he sleeps happily in it, despite not being much of a napper in general. The recline is about 45 degrees, but the interior headrest keeps him from slumping over. He is a pretty strong boy, though -- I might hold off a couple of months on using it if he were a little more wobbly. I think that for a good supported sitter, though, the recline is definitely adequate.
My only complaint is that it can be a little tricky to fold the stroller enough to fully lock it into place, which makes it a little hard to fold on the fly. In general, though, I'm thrilled with my purchase.
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