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The Vibe stroller was released to market a couple of months ago and since then has been a very popular seller. The Vibe stroller is top of the line for the Phil & Teds line up. Their ever popular e3 stroller was replaced by the Sport last year and in addition, Phil and Teds added three new strollers. I for one liked this idea because it offered a great stroller concept to people with different budgets. The Classic stroller is at a very moderate price point of 299.00. The Sport sells for 399.00, the dash for 499.00, and the Vibe tops the line at 599.00. All doubles kits are sold seperatly to carry a second child and is priced like the strollers. The price of the doubles kits increase as the stroller prices increase.

The Vibe is very snazzy in apperance. It comes in two colors, red/black or black/grey. It is 1 pound lighter than the other Phil & Teds strollers, made of eleptic aluminum and welded to be very smooth and rounded. The major difference between this stroller and the others, is that the doubles kit can be folded on the stroller instead of having to take it off. The break is on the handlebar as is the folding mechanism. The bumper bar for the child has a snack pack for drinks and goodies. Beyond this, the Vibe is just really cool and with the additon of the doubles kit works for 2 kids.

All in all the Phil & Teds strollers, which ever one you lean towards, are awesome for two children. I for one think you have the best of both stroller worlds, a narrow, streamlined, compact double stroller and the choice to morph it back to a narrow, stream line, single, all-terrain stroller.

http://www.ellabellakids.com/vibe-buggy-red.html

We have recently heard of some mechanical issues regarding the Vibe, but seem to be concentrated to just a few strollers. I will keep this post updated if more issues arise. If you have questions or concerns prior to ordering please give us a call or shoot us an email.

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Mountain Buggy has finally put out their new 2008 models. Most items with the exception of some 2008 accessories are available for shipment now. Mountain Buggy made  some minor changes compared to the 2007 models. The new 2008 models come equipped with new labeling, a new global warranty, brake covers, cup holders, and some new colors have been added...charcoal and Khaki in the Urban Standard line up.

Mountain Buggy has always provided a very rugged, well done all-terrain stroller. Bad news is their prices have jumped dramatically from 2007. Yes, the prices of commodities have spiked, but the Mountain Buggy stroller is not as affordable as it once was and it will be very hard to compete with other strollers in its class such as BOB and Baby Jogger. For example, the single Urban Elite double stroller for 2007 was a whopping $799.00 and now for 2008 a double whopping $899.00!!!

 I for one can not afford this stroller. I also believe the upgrades can not justify the price hike, but you can come to your own conclusions. In my opinion find the 2007 strolles while they are still available.

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