... I have loved Maclaren buggies for a while, and my partner finally decided that we could get one. I settled on a Triumph, one of the smallest buggies in the Maclaren range, and I am so thrilled with it, I thought I would write a little review on it!
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Advantages: Lightweight, good value for money, funky design, reliable Disadvantages: Stupid brakes but you do get used to it
...Christmas shopping. I have loved Maclaren buggies for a while, and my partner finally decided that we could get one. I settled on a Triumph, one of the smallest buggies in the Maclaren range, and I am so thrilled with it, I thought I would write a little review on it!
Maclaren are probably one of the most well known lightweight pushchair manufacturers. They are most famous for their umbrella-folding buggies which you will mums all ... ...all needs available from them. Maclaren began in 1965 and have become bigger and better since then, and are now stocked all over the world.
Now, as I said, the Maclaren Triumph is one of the smallest buggies in the Maclaren range, only the Volo is smaller than this one. One of the main features that I like is its basic weight is only 5kg (11 lbs) which is tiny compared to some of the other buggies around. I can easily lift this with ... more
I have had a Silver Cross pushchair since Harry was born in March 06, and although I really love that buggy, I have been looking for something smaller for going shopping with, especially now the shops will be busy with people starting their Christmas shopping. I have loved Maclaren buggies for a while, and my partner finally decided that we could get one. I settled on a Triumph, one of the smallest buggies in the Maclaren range, and I am so thrilled with it, I thought I would write a little review on it!
Maclaren are probably one of the most well known lightweight pushchair manufacturers. They are most famous for their umbrella-folding buggies which you will mums all over the UK pushing around, and there are many different buggies to suit all needs available from them. Maclaren began in 1965 and have become bigger and better since then, and are now stocked all over the world.
Now, as I said, the Maclaren Triumph is one of the smallest buggies in the Maclaren range, only the Volo is smaller than this one. One of the main features that I like is its basic weight is only 5kg (11 lbs) which is tiny compared to some of the other buggies around. I can easily lift this with just one hand, and I am not a strong person so this is a real bonus for me. Although it is very lightweight, this doesn't mean that it isn't strong and reliable, quite the opposite in fact! The buggy can carry a child who weighs up to 15kg (33 lbs), which I would say is roughly a 3 year old, as Harry is just 27 lbs at 19 months old. And by 3, most children don't require a pushchair anymore so this will do you until then, perfect!
This buggy has quite a few features which made me choose it over any of the other buggies in the Maclaren range, aside from just its weight and size. The buggy features a 5 point harness, which is the safest harness you can use for a child, because it holds their whole body in place, via 2 shoulder straps, 2 side straps and a strap between the child's legs. This is strong webbing straps which are easy to clean and adjust, making it easy for you to strap your child into the buggy quickly and easy. It also 2 quick release buttons at the side so you can remove the harness from your baby quickly.
The seat also has a few seat positions. Of course, the main one is sitting up nice and straight, and this is how most people will use the buggy most of the time. You can also unclip the fastener at the back which will allow the seat back to recline, so if your child falls asleep, they will be more comfortable. The buggy also comes with a carry strap which is attached to both handles, and a clip at the bottom of the frame of the pushchair, so you can get it in and out of your boot easily. This is a great idea from Maclaren, and something I think other pushchair manufacturers should take on board without a doubt!
Now, the buggy also comes with a sun hood, which is fantastic for the summer when you don't want the hash sun to be on the top of your baby's precious head. This gets attached to the frame at the sides of the buggy, near the top of the seat. It has a nice curved edge which looks attractive, and hangs down the back of the chair too. This can be folded flat back when it is not in use, and opened when the sun is out. I really like this, and it is a good addition to the buggy, and is also an attractive feature on the pushchair, as the hood co-ordinates with the colour of the main pushchair.
Probably the best thing about the chair is the one handed fold mechanism. I have tried this just one handed to see if it does work, and it really does. Simply kick up the back lever at the bottom of the frame at the back of the chair, push down on the side lever and then push the buggy forward using the handles. Then the holding clip will fasten itself and the buggy is fully collapsed. To open it, unlock the fastening clip by pulling it away from the frame, pull the handles up and push down on the black lever at the back. Simple isn't it?!
There is one negative I have to mention about this pushchair, and that is the brakes. They are the most annoying and ridiculous brakes I have ever used on a pushchair. Usually there is an obvious lever or something that you have to kick or push with your foot to activate the brake, but on this pushchair, there is a tiny little black lever sitting on top of the back wheels. You have to shove this to the right, and this isn't that easy to do. I sometimes end up bending down and doing it with my hand, that's how annoying it is! You do get used to it, but it is something to bear in mind when choosing this buggy. I do believe a lot of the Maclaren buggies have the same sort of braking system.
You can get the buggy in many different colours, but the ones currently available on the Maclaren website are Crimson, Charcoal, Coal Pink, Coffee Brown and Navy, so a nice variety of colours and something to suit everyone. I have seen the buggy stocked in larger Tesco stores, and many different online retailers. I have seen the prices from £69.99 through to about £80, so make sure you have a good look around to get the best price you can. You should get both the Sun Hood and a raincover when you buy the pushchair.
Cleaning wise, it is very easy with this chair. I am not sure about cleaning the hood to be honest with you, it doesn't look like it removes easily but I expect it is easy enough to sponge clean and shouldn't get too dirty anyway. The main part which will get dirty is of course the seat cover, and this fully removes so you can wash it in the washing machine! Harry forever gets all sorts of his pushchair seat, so I love knowing how easy it is to clean it. Just easily unslot the straps, and pull the cover off the frame gently.
You can buy a couple of added accesories for the pushchair, again readily available on the internet when you do a little search on Google. You can buy a footmuff to keep your little one warm in the winter for £24.99. The footmuff is made from soft, micro- fibre fabric and has a cosy fleece liner for additional comfort. It comes in different colours to match your pushchair, so again, have a good search around. Also, you can buy a sun parasol which clips to the frame, and these cost around £25. Again available in colours to match your pushchair.
This really is a super lightweight pushchair, perfect for trips to town, and out and about. The one handed fold is handy for us busy mums who don't have time to fiddle about with lots of buttons and bit and bobs. It is nice and light, easy to push and steer, and very robust. The front wheels are both lockable, and able to swivel so you can change it according to the preference of the person using the buggy, As I say, you know the name Maclaren means you are getting a well known pushchair which will last you and is reliable, a vital thing when you are buying something for your child!
For more information about Maclaren, and the other buggies available, visit their website at www.maclaren.co.uk.
Thank you for reading!
Please look at the piccies of Harry in his Triumph buggy at the top of the review!
Advantages: Light and easy to carry, easy to push, lots of accessories included in the price. Disadvantages: A bit flimsy, brake is rubbish
We're off on holiday soon. With 2 children a buggy is a necessity as Murray is only 19 months and still naps during the day and we also can't expect him to walk as far as us and his sister. We used to have a McLaren daytripper but for some reason every time I put Murray in it he screamed. We happened to be in Mothercare one day when we spotted the McLaren Triumph. It was available in a Charcoal colour which wasn't appealing or a pillar box red which ... ...and hard about this buggy because it was £70.
As chance would have it my sister in law happened to purchase a triumph and one day while we were out, I asked to push it. My nephew is a big 2 year old and is quite heavy compared to lightweight Murray. But the buggy was still quite light to push. It also has these funny handles which are sort of twisted in and face each other with foam on them. These I had been a bit iffy about because of the fact ...
Groovee 15.06.2004
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Advantages: Light, easy to carry Disadvantages: Expensive and strange brakes
...I needed. I knew Maclaren was a good make and had been around for years so they must be doing something right if their buggies are still selling really well. They have 5 designs for stroller out at present depending on what you need. I didn't need their first two as that goes down to 0 months and I could not have their last one as that does not lie down and as she still has naps during the down I needed one that still reclines. This left me with ... ...the wheels with the word Maclaren across it. Most the time my daughter has her feet on it but occasionally as the seat is low she will put her feet on the wheels or the most irrating thing especial if she has new shoes on she puts her feet behind the foot rest and drags her toes across the floor, so do be warned and watch out. This is also easy to clean just a quick wipe over with a cloth.
You have got to carry the baby, the shopping and the buggy ...
ldvda 19.06.2006
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Advantages: Agile, sturdy, comfortable Disadvantages: Brakes are hopeless
...car.
We chose the Maclaren rather on a whim. It was fairly inexpensive (approx £70), was lightweight and seemed easy to put up and down. I am really pleased we chose it.
The Triumph comes in a charcoal shade and quite a bright red. It is not a designer stroller but does look quite smart.
At approx 11lbs, this is a really light weight pram. It comes with a strap along the back so that you can collapse it and hang the whole thing over your shoulder ... ...to help you.
The Maclaren is really easy to collapse, just lift two bars and push the handles forward. It is sold as a one handed model but I have always needed to use two. Maybe I have just not found the knack! It is really easy to put up. Undo the stow away clip and then just shake it out and lock in place with your foot. The handles are padded and bend slightly inwards. This looks a bit odd but actually makes the Maclaren really easy to push ...
catshark88 04.07.2007
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Advantages: lightweight, easy to move, great on public transport, good choice of colours Disadvantages: brakes very difficult to use, poor support from seat
As a replacement stroller this pushchair has served its purpose. It is very easy to use with an increasingly heavy toddler. i brought this pushchair because it was light. As a city dweller who is very reliant on public transport I appreciate how easy it is to get around with this pushchair. It' s small enough to comfortably fit on a bus with a child in and not get in the way of other passengers unlike some of the bulkier travel systems, and is also ... ...a small child, something that is not always easier for slight woman of 5'3". The handy strap on the back is a good plus point.
I have a nineteen month gap between my children and am now beginning to use the triumph with a buggy board almost as much as my double buggy. I do miss having a sturdier stroller for regular use with a smaller child and wouldn't recomend this one for younger babies despite Maclaren's age rating. Their is very little support ...
patsyfagin 26.01.2006
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Advantages: Lightweight and perfect for travelling Disadvantages: Small shopping basket and brakes aren't great.
...pushchairs we settled on the Maclaren Triumph. We got it at a reduced price as it was last seasons style even though it was brand new. We used it in England several times before going away and found it very useful indeed. For £50 we got the buggy with a shopping bag attached and a rain cover. The buggy weighs just 5.5kg and also has a handy carry strap. The rain cover is so simple to attach and we always carry it in the shopping bag for convenience. ... ...only hold a small amount of items, so in the end we used it to carry basic baby essentials and nothing else. The Triumph folds away fairly easily with 2 mechanisms on the back of it which you use your foot to press down. One major problem is the brakes - they aren't fantastic and take a while to work out. A great feature though is the washable seat and hood - making it easy to clean after it has been through baggage claim!
In Turkey we used the ...
Emily-Jane 12.09.2006
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We live in a little town is Surrey, and when I go out with the kids 99% of people smile to us, or asks "Double trouble?". Well it is not very easy when you have to manage two little kids. They aren't twins, there is 19 months difference between them. So in order that I could do the shopping or just walk somewhere calmly we decided to buy a twin buggy. I had previously a navy MaclarenTriumph and I love that buggy too, so it was obvious that we choose the twin version of this buggy.
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Brand Manufacturer
Maclaren Europe Limited
Long Name
Triumph
Type
Buggy
Age from (in months)
3
Weight
11
Maximum Weight Capacity
33
Manufacturer
Maclaren Europe Limited
Manufacturer's product description
Maclaren's flagship buggy gets a fun new look with a striped harness and updated wheels and mouldings in a Charcoal-colour. If baby spills on the beautiful seat, don't stress, just remove and wash. Features: 5-point safety harness. One-hand fold. Multiple seat positions. Lightweight. Carry Strap. Round hood tilts for added sun protection. Available Colors: Crimson, Charcoal, Coral Pink, Coffee Brown, Navy
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