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Our Review of the Valco Tri Mode Twin double stroller
With a price that reflects its quality, The Valco Tri-Mode Twin Stroller doubles the amount parent-oriented conveniences that have made Valco strollers such a success. Due to a wealth of celebrity endorsements, the Tri-Mode has garnered plenty of public attention . . . and it's not just hype. In terms of storage space, rider comfort, car seat compatibility, and unique features, the Valco Tri-Mode Twin is among the very best in feature-loaded swivel wheel all terrain double strollers. Its closest competitors are the Mountain Buggy Urban Double and Phil and Teds Twin, but the Valco has a number of distinct advantages over both of those 'urban' double strollers.
Standout Features:
- Two Zippered, removable diaper bags
- Perforated footplate
- Reflective Harness Webbing
- AIRGO Airflow system
- One touch seat recline
- Zippered basket access in rear
- One touch brake
What sets that Valco Tri-Mode Twin apart from the competition?
The advantages to owning a Tri-Mode Twin are in the details . . . there is so much offered by this stroller in terms of parent convenience and comfort (for as many as three riders!) that it's actually difficult to get it all together in just a few short paragraphs, but we'll do our best.
The question is: what properties give the Valco Tri-Mode Twin an advantage over its competitors? The answer: all sorts of things.
The Tri Mode Twin is lighter, narrower, and has a much higher seat back than either the Phil and Teds Twin or the Mountain Buggy Urban Double?meaning mobility, more comfort for taller kids, and the promise of extended usefulness. The long list of compatible infant car seats, via brand-specific optional adapters, make the Valco double stroller an invaluable parental accessory that can be used from you first child's birth onward. Valco also offers an innovative toddler seat that adds a third passenger, an option that neither the Mountain Buggy Urban Double nor the Phil and Teds Twin offer.
Unlike the Mountain Buggy Urban Double (which has fewer compatible car seat options) the Valco Tri-Mode Twin has individually adjustable sun canopies to meet your kid's shade preferences. It also comes with a rain cover.
Why is this stroller called the "Tri-Mode"?
Valco has devised a unique swivel wheel system that can be set to three separate "modes." The first is full 360-degree orientation for total maneuverability in tight spaces, like department stores or busy sidewalks. The second mode is 45-degrees of forward mobility, which allows for tighter tracking on long walks where tight turns aren't as common. The third mode fixes the front wheel forward for better control on trails and rugged terrain?even on a light jog. Valco recommends the 45-degree mode for use with the toddler seat attachment.
What parent-oriented conveniences does the Valco Tri Mode Twin offer?
The Valco Tri Mode Twin stroller is loaded with storage space: a huge underside basket, auxiliary pockets on the sides of the basket, and two removable storage bags that can be unzipped and hung on the handles for easy access the diapers, bottles, and other parental necessities. By removing the diaper bags located on the backs of the seats, you open up large ventilating windows that let the breeze flow through the seat to cool off your passengers.
The handle bar of the Tri-Mode Twin is height adjustable, and the one step-braking mechanism adds another dimension of safety. The new footplate above the wheels is perforated so that water and grime from the little one's shoes doesn't pool up, and the plate can be easily rinsed clean. A one touch seat recline, similar to Baby Joggers 'pinch and slide' mechanism, makes dropping or raising the seats a snap. There is also Valco's range of car seat adaptors available that make the Tri Mode Twin compatible with Graco, Peg Perego, and Britax infant car seats?though only one adaptor can be used at a time.
Accessories Included with the Valco Tri-Mode Twin:
- Rain Cover
- Tire Pump
- Head Hugger infant seat inserts
The Bottom Line: The wide range of conveniences offered by the Australian-made Valco Tri-Mode Twin explains its rather high price point, but this upper-echelon stroller has so much to offer that the price should not be a deterrent. Again, compared to other double strollers offered for about the same price (namely the Mountain Buggy Urban Double and Phil and Teds Twin) the conveniences and options presented by the Valco Tri-Mode Twin set it above the others, by far.
The Tri-Mode Twin is an exceptionally parent-friendly double stroller with long-term usability and a concentration on rider comfort.
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Specs
- Capacity
- 2 Children
- Maximum Weight Capacity
- 90 lbs.
- Stroller Weight
- 33 lbs.
- Front Wheel Size
- 12"
Dimensions
- Width
- 28"
- Ground to Handle
- 30" - 41.5"
- Stroller Length
- 37"
- Seat Back
- 19"
- Hip to Knee
- 9"
- Knee to Foot
- 14"
- Folded Dimensions
- 28"W x 29"L x 18"H
- Folded Dimensions w/out wheels
- 27"W x 26"L x 16"H
Infant Car Seat Compatibility
- Fits Britax Companion
- Fits Graco Infant Safe Seat (Step 1)
- Fits Graco Snugride
- Fits Peg Perego Primo Viaggio
- Adjustable handle – whatever your height, there?s a comfortable handle position.
- Extended AIRGO™ airflow system allows complete airflow through the entire stroller via the rear hood flap.
- Zip off rear hood storage pocket - converts to a diaper bag that hooks and hangs onto the stroller. More convenient than ever to keep all your essentials handy.
- One touch seat recline provides quick and convenient reclining of the seat, which lies completely flat for baby's comfort.
- Expanded larger basket
- One touch Brake System with suspension
- Redesigned "Super Quick Release" light weight wheels snap on and off with the push of a button
- Side basket pockets for easy access and increased storage
- Tri-Mode front swivel system incorporating 3 wheel functions: 1. Full swivel 2. Fully fixed 3. 45o degree swivel (best for use with the toddler seat)
- 5 point safety harness, with reflective harness webbing and strap covers that are padded for your babys comfort
- Extra cushiony 'headhuggers' included for use with newborns
- Aluminum footplate is durable and easy to clean.
- Quik Fix™ mounting system for the front bar and optional toddler seat
- Super Rounded independent canopy systems with 'no tool' mountings provides extra head room and coverage for your child.
- Flip out Sun Shade in each canopy
Valco Tri Mode Twin double stroller Reviews
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