Britax B-Agile Stroller

The BRITAX B-AGILE  is a lightweight, compact stroller that has a one-handed design that lets you pack the stroller very quickly. And although tight-packed still contains a number of characteristics that will give comfort for you and your child. It has for instance a five-harness system that is not only secure and comfortable but will adjust to your child as he/she grows older. The stroller also has an extra large canopy, great storage space and good suspension so that your child will have a good, comfortable ride.

Details of Product

               For Children up to 55 Pounds

·                  Colors:  Red, Black and Olive

·                  Product Dimensions: 38.2 x 22.8 x 40.5 in

·                  Shipping Weight: 21 pounds

·                  Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately    from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.

·                  Origin: China

·                  ASIN: B0050GD2AO

·                  UPC: 652182066086

·                  Item model number: U341783(Red)
·                  Light weight aluminium frame (16.5 pounds total weight)

·                  Shipped in Certified Frustration Free Packaging. 

·                  Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars
               Limited two-year warranty
           

Easy to Fold and Carry

The stroller’s quick fold one hand design with its automatic chassis lock allows you to fold and pack the stroller in moments and because of the aluminium frame the stroller only weighs just over 16 pounds so is easy to put in the car or carry up steps.

Adaptable Design

The BRITAX B-AGILE Stroller is just right for children from birth to 55 pounds and  the padded, supportive seat features a 5-point harness system with head pad that is adjustable without having to rethread or unhook any webbing.

 

  

Suspension, Padding and Canopy

The stroller includes a number of great design features. They include a very comfortable seat and head pad support. One of the most simple, yet important feature is the extra large canopy with its  mesh  ventilation  which not only protects the child against the weather but allows mother and baby to see each .And because of the BRITAX B-AGILE Stroller's suspension and swivel front wheel you will both enjoy a smooth and comfortable ride.

Storage and Parking

Should you need to take your hands off the handle there is a parking brake that locks both rear wheels.  Usually with a child there are plenty of items to bring with them so The BRITAX B-AGILE Stroller has incorporated a number of storage points. There is a large under-seat space for all those toys and personal items and on the back an easily reachable zippered pocket

Reviews : Good and Bad

4.0 out of 5 stars B-Agile vs. City Mini - B-Agile is great - almost perfect! August 7, 2011

By Rachel F

I had a Bugaboo Cameleon since my son was born - but we are now moving from NYC to the suburbs and the Cameleon just isn't easy to get in and out of the car, so I sold it on Craigslist and looked at both the 2011 Baby Joggger City Mini (BJCM) and the B-Agile. I ended up liking the B-Agile more than the City Mini for a few reasons:

1) I'm short (5'0") and the handle on the BJCM was way too high for me. It was also wrapped with this cheap plastic/rubber handle guard which I didn't like at all. The handle on the B-Agile was exactly like my Bugaboo - felt like the same height and was also wrapped in the same material as the Bugaboo.

2) I found the push/glide of the B-Agile to be better than the City Mini. I see almost no difference between it and the Bug Cameleon. It might even be easier to maneuver b/c of the 3 wheel design!

3) B-Agile has suspension. I don't believe the BJCM has any suspension - at least it didn't feel like it did!

4) I liked the material better on the B-Agile better than the shiny slick material of the BJCM. (This is a personal preference, of course.)

5) The seat in the B-Agile was roomier and overall looked more comfortable. The seat was sturdy and structured - not a slumpy soft material seat like the BJCM. Both strollers provided good back support.

6) The straps on the B-Agile outshine the BJCM by a million miles. They are so easy to adjust - no re-threading or re-clipping needed and the buckle is childproof. (Many of my friends 3 years olds can get themselves out of the BJCM buckle in an instant.)

7) The basket is more accessible than the BJCM.

8) The canopy is large, but not too large to block the child's view when out for a stroll.

9) The peek-a-boo window in the canopy is mesh (not ugly vinyl) and allows for air-flow.

Now for the complaints..... ;)

1) The seat in the most upright position is not upright at all. It's still at a pretty significant angle. My son likes to sit up and look around and he simply can't do that w/ the B-Agile in it's manufactured state. With that being said, I was able to rig the straps that adjust the incline to make the seat upright. Basically, I take the 2 hanging straps in the back of the stroller and wrap it around the frame. Then, I take the D-shaped rings at the end of the strap and fit them in between the snaps that connect the seat material to the frame of the stroller. It works very well, except you have to unsnap the rigged straps before you collapse the stroller. Not a huge deal, but Britax should have made a more upright seat, like the 2011 BJCM velcro strap option.

2) The frame is creaky sometimes when the stroller is loaded up with stuff and you need to turn it.

3) After the promotion is finished at the end of August, the stroller will come with no add-ons. ALL add-ons need to be purchased separately. I wish it just came with at least one added feature like a cup holder, a rain cover, a carry bag, child tray, etc.

4) The child tray attachment is a good feature, but I wish that it was adjustable! It's just too far out for my 17 month old son.

3) The storage pouch in the back kind of hangs in an ugly way, in my opinion. You can roll it up to get it out of the way.... but then you can't use the storage pouch!

I think that's it! Overall, I'm very happy with the stroller and think it was a good choice for my needs. If the seat went totally upright on it's own, I would have given this 5 stars, instead of 4!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than the City Mini  July 27, 2011

By lwkathr

I was in search of a lightweight stroller for running errands, going to the store, etc but wanted something more substantial than an umbrella stroller. Since my baby is 2 months old, I also wanted something that could lie flat. I got several recommendations from neighborhood moms for the City Mini, so I was pretty much sold on it until I went to "test drive" it and came across the new B-Agile. The strollers have the same look, are the same size, and just about the same weight. But, the B-Agile won me over because it has:
- a much smother ride - the shocks seem better and the wheels are better
- better foot clearance - the City Mini is not good for people with long legs and/or people who take long strides. B-Agile has a curved bar so your leg can fit
- better seat padding - the City Mini feels hard as rocks compared to B-Agile, plus B-Agile has a great infant head rest
- fabric isn't as "slippery" - City Mini fabric feels slick and cheap
- handle bar much more comfortable to hold - similar to BOB
- folding is SO easy and locks into place automatically
Everything else is comparable or the same. For $10 more than City Mini, get the B-Agile. Only downfalls are the expensive attachments (you will pay just as much for Baby Jogger City Mini attachments)....for $249 you'd think they would give mom a cup holder for coffee!!!

4.0 out of 5 stars Nicely made, but not perfect August 4, 2011

By Karen in Mommyland 

My quest for the perfect stroller has been ongoing for the past 10 years. At this point in time I'm convinced that a perfect stroller does not exist. I've had Peg Perego, Graco, Chicco, Evenflo and Kolcraft strollers. I've also taken numerous other strollers for test drives. The bottom line is every stroller is missing at least something that keeps it from being labeled "perfect". For the Britax B-Agile, there are a few things that keep me from being able to call this a perfect stroller.

For starters, I'm not a fan of infinite reclining seat backs. No matter how easy or simple the manufacturer claims they are, there's usually something that gums up the works. For this stroller, right out of the box it the adjust function didn't work well because the webbing on on side was installed twisted. After talking to their customer service [who offered to replace the stroller citing the problem as unable to be fixed] and playing with the sliding adjustor and the webbing, I managed to straighten out the webbing to allow the seat back to adjust smoothly. I suppose it's possible that the webbing could twist during repeated use.

It should be noted that while you could use this stroller with a newborn, the seat back does not fully recline. It comes close to it, but it does not form a flat surface like the Chicco Cortina does. It does recline enough that a baby will be able to nap.

I'm not thrilled with how this stroller folds. Sure it's quick and easy, but I honestly don't see myself folding this with a baby in one arm. I particularly don't like that this stroller doesn't stand on it's own once folded. It's a feature that I've always appreciated in my Peg Perego, Chicco and cheap-o Evenflo strollers. The way this stroller folds also places the handle on the ground. I don't know about you, but I prefer the portion of the stroller that my hands will come in constant contact with to stay off the ground. I can only imagine how dirty the handle bar will get as I fold this up in the muddy parking lot at the soccer field.

The buckle on the child restraint harness is incredibly stiff. Releasing the straps from the buckle takes a good deal of effort. I had previously thought he Peg Perego buckles were the worst, but Britax certainly proved me wrong. If your child is a pint sized Houdini, then this buckle should do an excellent job of keeping him or her in the stroller.

The lack of a parent tray for the price of this stroller also does not impress me. I've felt the same way about my Peg Perego strollers as well. For what you're paying for this stroller, it would be nice to not have to buy the cup holder, too. In my experience the add on cup holders for these higher end strollers are usually unable to hold anything other than a water bottle.

The storage basket underneath is ok. If the stroller is fully reclined you're going to have some difficulty accessing what is in there particularly if you carry a larger diaper bag. It's not an awful storage basket but it's not the best either.

I'm not a fan of the fixed height handle bar. I'd much prefer one that is adjustable. I'm 5'5" and I find the height for the handlebar on this stroller to suit me nicely, but I can see how shorter or taller parents might have issues with the handle height.

So what do I like about this stroller? Well, the canopy is very nice. It's generously sized and will certainly shield little ones from the harsh sun. I love the peek-a-boo window on the canopy. The flap lifts up to reveal a mesh insert which you can see through. This design means you won't have clear vinyl that develops a hole over time or gives you a distorted view. It also means you can actually see your child. I have a Chicco Cortina and I'm amazed at I can't even see through the peek-a-boo window. The rear of the canopy has a nice storage pocket which can be rolled up and secured (You'll notice that Britax was skimping on the elastic and the loop to secure the back of the canopy is not long enough to work, I remedied this with an elastic hair tie.). Once the back is rolled up there is a mesh lining that offers ventilation.

I love how smoothly this stroller handles. I'd have to say it's the smoothest ride of all the strollers I own, so it gets high marks for that.

The one touch brake is nice. It is easily engaged and disengaged. I like that one touch locks both rear wheels. Since the brake isn't stiff, you can lock and unlock the brake with sandals on and not kill your toes as you disengage the brake. It's the best brake lever that I've encountered on a stroller.

The stroller upholstery is nice. The material is a type that feels like it can easily be spot cleaned. I'd say the fabric is comparable to what you will find on Chicco and Peg Perego strollers. It's certainly nicer than what you will find on a Graco, Baby Trend, or Kolcraft stroller.

Adjusting the height of the harness straps is pretty easy. I like that there's no rethreading involved.

The maneuverability of this stroller is excellent. It's probably the only stroller I own where I won't wind up running it into everything in my path. With a lighter child, you should be able to push this stroller one handed. I tested it out with my six year old who is 43 inches and 46 pounds. Pushing her in this stroller required me to use two hands.

So how well did the six year old fit in the stroller? Well, I'm surprised to report that she had plenty of head room with the canopy fully extended. With it folded up her head was hitting the canopy. Her knees were up a bit but this stroller can certainly be used in a pinch for a larger child. She told me the seat was comfortable.

Overall, the stroller isn't bad. Depending on what you are looking for in a stroller, this one may be a great fit for you. While there's plenty about this stroller that I don't like, I can certainly see myself using this one a lot in the future.

5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE this stroller, March 22, 2013

By 

JJH (Monrovia, CA)

I spent WAY too much time researching strollers when I was pregnant. I asked my friends what they liked/hated/recommended, watched you-tube reviews, & read many amazon reviews. I heard about the B-Agile from a pregnant friend, & was very happy with it when I test-drove one at a store. Here's why I chose it:

1 - Lightweight, compact, & easy to fold/unfold. This is a great feature for me, but also for my mother-in-law who will be watching my son when I return to work. It fits in my Honda Civic Hybrid trunk (which is small) even with other things in the trunk.

2 - I do not want to own multiple strollers. This one should work until my baby is through with strollers.

3 - It is almost identical to the Baby Jogger City Mini. The three reasons I liked the Britax better: the click & go system, mesh view window instead of plastic, & the curved lower support bar. I am tall (5'8") & my husband is 6'5". The Citi Mini's bar is straight, so we both had an issue with kicking that bar when walking. The only thing I wish the Britax had that the CM does is an adjustable handle.

4 - One evening while pregnant, I was at a crowded Yogurtland. I saw a dad come in with his baby in a B-Agile stroller. He easily got around the cramped store, & when he left, he hip-checked the door to open it, easily steered the stroller through the door with one hand, & had his yogurt in the other hand. His hassle-free experience sold me on the B-Agile.

Now that I use the stroller, I love it. It makes getting around with baby easy. We walk around our hilly neighborhood, in town, & the usual places (mall, store). I bought a red one so that we would be extra-visible walking around. I'm glad I did, because a woman almost hit us in an intersection when she wasn't paying attention. Many reviewers complain about the lack of under-seat storage space. The basket does not hold alot, but it's fine for me. I bought two hooks & they hold what the storage basket won't. I also have the cup holder organizer & love it.

The hooks are great, because they rotate 360 degrees. I hook grocery handbaskets on them instead of putting the carseat in a grocery cart.The organizer fits the handlebar perfectly.
You may not like this stroller if:
-You plan on going on shopping sprees everyday & have to haul a million bags
-You like bulky strollers
-You like heavy strollers

Designed to be an on-the-go travel system using the Britax click and go system, the B-Agile stroller accepts the Britax Chaperone and B-Safe Infant Car Seats without having to purchase additional adapters. The B-Agile is also compatible with other major manufacturer's infant car seats when used with the Britax infant car seat adapter (sold separately.

You may also be interested in the following extra products.

Britax B-Agile Stroller Child Tray

Britax StrollerOrganizer, Black

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