SAFETY TIPS
make it maneuverable!
In terms of steering, all-terrain double strollers are typically designed with two pneumatic (air-filled) back wheels and either one or two front wheels that are as big as or smaller than the back wheels. For optimum maneuvering of your all-terrain, look for fixed back wheels (although there are some new innovative designs on the market that contest this concept) while the front wheels swivel for ease of turning and a tighter cornering radius with the option to lock on those long straight stretches. Maneuvering an all-terrain double stroller is highly influenced by the shape of the frame. Currently, there are three possibilities: 1) tandem, 2) side-by-side, or 3) a hybrid single stroller with a toddler seat. Because, the tandem design becomes more difficult to steer as your children increase in weight, most all-terrain doubles are built as side-by-sides, although they are more of a nuisance to get through narrow doors, aisles, and sidewalks. The growing number of toddler seat add-ons proves that neither the tandem nor side-by-side are optimal solutions, but this still leaves parents with twins up a creek. Depending on your situation and lifestyle, one of the three types will probably make more sense than the other two. But be warned: the best maneuvering all-terrain double strollers are definitely not cheap
Easy all-terrain double stroller maneuverability comes from having:
- solid suspension
- an ergonomically designed handle (easiest for-one handed steering) or set of handles
- front swivel/locking wheels
- back wheels that track straight
- a frame that can handle weight shifts without swerving or veering
Urban Double
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