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Britax Vigour Stroller in Blue | 
 enlarge | Brand: Britax USA
Category: Baby Product
List Price: $349.99
Buy New: $300.00
You Save: $49.99 (14%)
New (3) from $300.00
Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 11211
Color: Blue, black., plum
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 32
Dimensions (in): 36 x 21 x 13
Travel System
MPN: U151757
Model: U151757
UPC: 652182056797
EAN: 0652182056797
ASIN: B000JJJBBQ
Release Date: October 15, 2007
Promotion: Data not available Terms and Conditions
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | A full-size aluminum stroller accommodating children up to 40 pounds. | | • | A removable seating unit that can be used either forward or rear facing | | • | Four-wheel stability with all-wheel suspension with one-touch, dual rear brakes | | • | 6 months-up to 40 lbs | | • | Up to 40lbs. |
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Product Description
The Vigour from Britax is compatible with the Britax Companion Infant Carrier (sold separately) to create a sleek and urban travel system. Using an easy Click & Go method, it makes moving from car to stroller simple by just clicking the infant carrier onto the lightweight aluminum stroller frame. As your child grows, the removable Vigour seating unit, made of durable denier fabrics, can easily attach in either a forward or rear-facing position. The stroller conveniently folds flat with the seating unit attached; for an even more compact fold, remove the seating unit. Unique to the Vigour are four-wheel stability with 12" pneumatic tires, all-wheel suspension and one-touch dual rear brakes. Vigour also features a five-point harness with three shoulder-height positions, reflective piping for added safety, a removable sun canopy and arm bar, adjustable handle, infinite recline positions, and an oversized storage basket for necessities. - Weight capacity: 40 lbs.
- Dimensions: 36.25" x 25.25" x 44"H
- Weighs just 29 lbs.
Amazon.com Product Description
Whether you're introducing your baby to the wonders of the outdoors, or simply making your way through the supermarket, the Vigour from Britax is the ideal companion. This full-size aluminum stroller accommodates children up to 40 pounds, and is compatible with the Britax Companion infant carrier (sold separately) to create a convenient travel system. The Vigour also uses a "click and go" method that makes it simple to move from car to stroller: just click the infant carrier onto the lightweight aluminum stroller frame and you're off!  | The Britax Vigour offers: - Lightweight aluminum frame.
- Removable seating unit can be attached forward or rear-facing.
- Four 12-inch pneumatic tires for stability.
- Oversized storage basket.
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The Vigour uses a five-point harness to keep your child secure. (Black/Tan color shown.) View larger. | User-Friendly Design That Grows with Your Child
The Vigour is made with both your and your child's comfort and convenience in mind. First, to keep up with growth spurts, the removable seating unit, made of durable denier fabrics, conveniently attaches in either a forward or rear-facing position. While traveling, the easy-to-use, five-point harness keeps your child safe and secure. In addition, the stroller also conveniently folds flat with the seating unit attached; for an even more compact fold, you have the option of removing the seating unit. Four Wheel Stability for a Smooth Ride
Your busy day and your child's curiosity can take you in a multitude of different directions--from around the park to the mall. That's why the Vigour boasts four swiveling and locking wheels with 12-inch pneumatic tires that can handle a wide variety of different terrain with ease. All-wheel suspension keeps things steady, and the dual rear brakes operate with just one quick touch should you need to make a sudden stop. Comfort and Convenience
The Vigour gives your child a truly comfortable ride, thanks to the plush, ergonomic seating area with leg rest and removable arm bar. Infinite recline positions ensure that your child can lean back while napping or sit up to see the world--all at an angle that's perfect for him or her. The generous over-sized storage basket is ideal for holding toys, snacks and extra clothes. The removable canopy is great for protecting baby's tender skin on sunny days, and the reflective piping ensures that on-coming vehicles and pedestrians can see your child, even in low-light conditions. The Vigour weighs just 29 pounds and measures 36.25 x 25.25 x 44 inches (WxHxD). It comes with a limited 1-year limited warranty. The Vigour is also available in the following colors: Black/Tan, Aqua/Black, and Plum/Tan. It is compatible with the following Britax Companion Infant Car Seats: Onyx, Black/Tan, Unity Blue, Plum/Tan, and Aqua/Black.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 1 more reviews...
 Great maneuverability! April 24, 2008
Juniper (Santa Cruz)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I must first admit that I am not a big fan of strollers in general; however, I thought it might be nice to take the baby for *walks* around the neighborhood. (If you might be inclined to jog or hike, go for the BOB.) Initially, I liked the Maclaren strollers because they fold up small, are light weight, easy to maneuver, etc. My husband, who is generally more practical (and is indifferent to having a stroller), suggested that for neighborhood walks in our neighborhood, pneumatic tires would be the way to go. I also wanted the option of changing the seat from forward-facing to rear-facing. The Bugaboos are great in this regard, but who really wants to spend $700 on a stroller? (It's a *stroller*).
I am not assembly minded at all; Lego directions throw me for a loop. When the big box arrived, I couldn't help but to dive right in. Within 30 minutes, I assembled it myself :-). Today, without the instructions (after about 10 minutes of yanking on things), I even managed to fold it and get it into my trunk. I am no connoisseur, but this stroller is somewhat absurdly big in the trunk of my Honda Civic. I rather ungracefully crammed it into the trunk for its first outing beyond our neighborhood. It reassembled quickly and easily, but I don't recommend it if you need a stroller for multiple errands. I wouldn't like taking it in and out of the trunk more than once a week (strollers are not my favorite), so for our needs, it just stays ready to roll parked in the garage and I just wheel it out when we walk. No trunk stuffing.
The most useless feature on this stroller is the sunshade, though I hesitate to call it that, as it does nearly nothing to block the sun. It needs an extension of some kind, as others have mentioned. The basket is generous for our needs and my water bottle easily fits in there (there seems to be an obsession about strollers that lack cup holders--I need a stroller to carry the baby, not my drink du jour, but that's a personal preference).
This stroller, though large for my tastes, handles really well. The infinite recline is very cool. The seat is a bit shallow. You'd think that with such a beast of a stroller, the weight limit could go well beyond the 35 lb. limit. The seat though--it doesn't seem like it will accommodate a long kid. We're not there yet. The colors are quite nice too!
I bought this for $200 (open box special), and it's worked out really well for my simple needs. Now what should I do with the $500 that I still have by not buying the Bugaboo?
 Exactly what I wanted! March 20, 2008
R. Speer (suburb of Dallas, TX)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I just purchased this stroller, and thanks to the reviews here on amazon I knew exactly what I was getting. For me, it's just right. I just went for a walk around the neighborhood in it and I found that the canopy is a bit short, but by adjusting the seat recline the sun stayed off my baby's face. I like the length of the canopy because it allows my baby to look me in the eyes while we walk. The number one reason I bought this stroller is because the baby can be turned to face me as I walk. I rarely see strollers that do that and that is important to me.
I am 100% satisfied with this stroller. I love the diversity it offers, I can have baby facing me or away from me, I can adjust the handlebar to any height and the recline is super easy to adjust. It's very easy to maneuver, great to push, and it even looks super cool! It is large when it is folded up in my trunk, but no larger than my Graco was. I have no complaints!
 Britax Vigour Stroller Blue February 16, 2008
Aqua Blue
Great wheels, it turns around great. The seat moves up & down~great feature if baby either sleeps or sits. The only thing that I don't like is that the strap to buckle child is a thin black strap thinner than a belt. I like the straps to the other traditional strollers, but everything else is wonderful. It also doesn't come with cup holders.
Good Looking Stroller. Great Wheels. Iffy about the rest. January 13, 2008
AG
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Recently purchased this stroller for our 11 month old. BabyUSA stores carry the stroller if you'd like to see it before your purchase. We are having a very hard time adjusting the straps to fit our 18 Ibs baby, although the straps should fit a 40 Ibs baby. It were helpful to have an instruction booklet, which does not come with the stroller(only a brief pamphlet about how to attach the carseat and seat, and assembly of the pieces).
Most reviews we saw were about the car seat (i.e. using the stroller as a travel system). I am a bit baffled as to why people would spend $300 instead of just getting a snap and go. We figured that a $300 stroller would be a good functioning stroller. I had a Peg Milano, Graco, Circo. My friends have MacLarens and Peg Pliko P3, so I can safely compare this stroller to all those models. We bought this as a strolelr (i.e. using the frame and the seat)
1. The stroller is REALLY heavy. (The Bugaboo is half its weight). It is not practical to fold with the seat attahced becasue you need to be RAMBO to be able to lift the thing up and into the trunk.Although if you were doing this to save space in your home, it does stand on its own quite nicely.However, when pushing it, you do not feel how heavy it is. You can even push it with one hand.
2. Having to remove the seat each time you need to fit the stroller in the trunk is quite complicated. By the way, the seat doesn't fold. It is a "straight" piece that does take up much room and volume. The wheels snap off the frame quite easily. The frame is pretty light.
3. The seat is not as cushioned as the Peg and graco.
4. The seat is narrower than all the strollers mentioned above. Our baby is 50% percentile weight. I can't imagine how a 90% percentile baby would be comfortable in the thing.
5. The adjustment handle is really wonderful. All the recline positions are very useful. However it does NOT recline to a full 180 degrees. The Peg and Graco do.. (Maclaren does not).
6. The sun cover is WAY too small. Keep in mind that you will need to purchase an add-on sun shield which ranges between $20- $50 (in addition to the $300...)
7. There are no parent tray or child tray. When your child is older you would like to put a snack on a tray while traveling outside. And it is nice to have a sippy cup there for your baby to sip when they're thirsty. Of course you could purchase a unviversal cup holder or snack tray. Another $20 in addition to the price of the strolelr. Will let you know which one fits once I buy it.
8. The bar is really small and narrow (Bugaboo a lot larger), so I don't know if any of those universal attachments will fit onto it. This bar comes off, but it is nice to have it for the child to hold while traveling.
9. The wheels are totally awesome and can weather through anything .We have friends that change the orientation or completely remove their outdoor mat in order to enter their home with the strolelr. You don't need to do so with this stroller.
10. The stroller looks amazing, so high- tech
11. Watch the price of this blue one- apparently not a popular color cause it costs less than the rest.. We purchased for $250, then it went up to $300 and now I see it's $267..
A note for the manufacturer- here are some ways to improve the stroller:
1. Why not make the under-basket larger. It would be very simple and make life easier for the parents.
2. Why not attach a sort of "mesh envelope" to the back of the seat, preferably with a compartment for the cell phone..?
3. parent/child tray or at least have it as an accesory for us to add on
4. Does the seat really need to be SO heavy?
5. The seat could be about 1 inch wider. The frame is so wide there is no reason for the attached piece to be so narrow
6 Why is the bassinet attachement not availabel in the USA? What a hassle to have to get it from England.
7. Better padding on the seat and on its sides (to cover the metal)
8. Please supply an instructions booklet
Great stroller for young babies August 13, 2007
Bethany N. Snyder (Reston, VA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This stroller is fun and easy to push. The fabric is stylish and it goes great with the companion car seat. My concern is that my 12-month old reaches the foot rest, and he fills the tiny seat. This is a great stroller for a young baby, but don't plan to use it for a 2-year-old.
It is rather heavy, and folding takes two hands. It's rather difficult to get it folded without scraping it on the ground. The sunshade is small but you can buy an add on. So, just be aware that while the stroller itself works great, if you need to fold and unfold it a lot, or if you have a toddler, this is not the best choice.
Overall, though, I look forward to a walk with the baby each day with this stroller.
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