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    Default Which 3 wheeler?

    Thinking about getting a new 3-wheeler.

    I have got a Cosatto one, but it's got small wheels so really hard to push in these snowy conditions.

    I have got it down to 2.

    http://www.kiddicare.com/webapp/wcs/...__52824_10001_

    or this one

    http://www.britax.co.uk/pushchairs/vigour-3-plus

    I can get them for about the same price - under £200.

    Does anyone have either of these or know somebody who has. Thoughts as to which one would be the better one to get please.
    littletreasures xx

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    i don't know about the links but i am on my 2nd have an urban tourer and love them
    first i bought off ebay for £23.50 and this one was a mum's and she doesn't use it anymore so has given it to me
    they have big wheels so push through the snow and are wide enough for the 3 yr old to sit in comfortably

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    I had an Urban Detour single and it was so comfortable to push. I used it with various ages (7 mth, 2 yr old and 4 yr old) and got the same ease of use and turning it round etc.

    The seat was comfortable for all the different ages. It was easy to fold too.
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    I use an urban detour single and double, and all the childminder's I know at our local school use them too - they are great and been relatively easy during these snowy/icy days with the front wheel fixed. Good luck in making your decision.

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    Default Re: Which 3 wheeler?

    i have an urban detour double, and maxi cosi speedi single 3 wheeler (maxi cosi is also branded as quinny) never a problem with them, if maxi cosi did a double i'd have it! they both have big wheels all round, which i think is a huge help to pushing.

    this is the link to a speedi, but you can get them cheaper than that!

    http://www.mothercare.com/Quinny-Spe...51031&mcb=core

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    I have an urban detour twin pram great for pushing even with one hand so can keep hold of my own rather active ds who is nearly 4yrs!

    Only thing I don't like is the width so cannot fit into many shops, especially the corner shop if need to collect milk or bread whilst going to the school

    Other than that brilliant pram and I bought mine off ebay for £55 complete with rain cover and cosy toes.
    Avril x

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    I think the first one might still be hard as its got the double front wheels. Is the second one large enough for bigger children?

    I found the Urban Detour too wide so have a Phil & Teds and Jane Powertwin and love them both.
    Paula

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    I have a Jane powertrack (single 3 wheeler). Really light but not been out in the snow with it as school and groups have all been cancelled!

    It has a wide seat and nearly 3yr old mindee looks well comfy

    Got it from ebay for under £100
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    I have the urban detour single and double and love the both!
    Me x

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    Default Re: Which 3 wheeler?

    Vigour seats aren't very large, past 18 months they'd be very squashed. A friends tipped over with her baby in it after they went up a kerb too. They are nice to look at and to push but not at all sturdy.

    Not had a Mura so can't comment.

 

 

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