ABC Design 3Tec
The ABC Design 3Tec is a stroller system featuring a design-specific, dynamic three-wheeled chassis equipped with a central suspension. A central bar is connecting the single, adjustable handlebars - this enables you to steer the stroller using either one or two hands. The chassis is easily maneuverable and can handle most terrains as well as quick turning. You need to take the seat off the chassis before folding it. The small front double-wheel will automatically fold inwards for a more compact fold.
The bucket-type seat can be reclined fully in both directions. The leg rest is individually adjustable. The seat also features a soft seat liner with an integrated head support cushion. The liner, as well as the sun visor, is removable and you can swap it for another - optional one in a different color. The shopping basket underneath the seat can be extended by unzipping. Even so, it is still on the smaller side and suitable for carrying your bits and pieces. The 3Tec is available as either a 2in1 stroller system or a 3in1 stroller system featuring a foldable carrycot with integrated mosquito net and a car seat. Using adapters, you can add the optional carrycot Doozy that can also be used in the car instead of a Group 0+ car seat.
The ABC Design 3Tec is a stroller system featuring a design-specific, dynamic three-wheeled chassis equipped with a central suspension. A central bar is connecting the single, adjustable handlebars - this enables you to steer the stroller using either one or two hands. The chassis is easily maneuverable and can handle most terrains as well as quick turning. You need to take the seat off the chassis before folding it. The small front double-wheel will automatically fold inwards for a more compact fold.
The bucket-type seat can be reclined fully in both directions. The leg rest is individually adjustable. The seat also features a soft seat liner with an integrated head support cushion. The liner, as well as the sun visor, is removable and you can swap it for another - optional one in a different color. The shopping basket underneath the seat can be extended by unzipping. Even so, it is still on the smaller side and suitable for carrying your bits and pieces. The 3Tec is available as either a 2in1 stroller system or a 3in1 stroller system featuring a foldable carrycot with integrated mosquito net and a car seat. Using adapters, you can add the optional carrycot Doozy that can also be used in the car instead of a Group 0+ car seat.
ABC Design 3Tec Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 13.5 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 100 cm x 62 cm x 86 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 77 cm x 62 cm x 47 cm frame only
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- Germany
- Only available as a stroller system
- Yes
The Seat unit
- Maximum weight capacity - seat load
- 15 kg
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 0-24 months
- Reversible seat unit
- Yes
- Easy-release memory button(s) on the seat or the carrycot
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- Yes
- Reclining backrest
- Yes, 3 positions
- Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
- Yes
- Backrest recline type
- Side-buttons-operated recline mechanism
- One-hand backrest recline system
- No
- Extendable backrest
- No
- Legrest positioning
- Yes, 2 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 46 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 30 x 27 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 90 cm
- A higher seat unit's position on the chassis
- Yes
- Height-adjustable seat
- No
- Seat unit's proper attachment indicator
- No
- 2in1 convertible carrycot/seat unit (pramette travel system)
- No
- Fabrics removable for cleaning
- Yes
- Seat fabrics cleaning
- Machine washable
- Safety harness type
- 5-point
- Harness padding
- Yes
- Height-adjustable harness belts
- No
- Ventilation integrated into the seat
- No
- Second seat can be attached (single-to-double convertibility)
- No
The Canopy (Hood)
- Seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
- Yes
- Extendable canopy/hood
- No
- The canopy/hood features a sun visor
- Yes
- Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
- No
- Height-adjustable canopy
- No
- Removable canopy
- Yes
- Waterproof canopy
- Yes
- UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
- Yes
- Ventilation integrated into the canopy
- No
- A pocket integrated into the canopy
- No
- Peek-a-boo viewing window present on the canopy
- Yes
- Peek-a-boo window can be closed/covered
- Yes
- Quiet (magnetic/no velcro) peek-a-boo window
- Yes
- Reinforcing side clasps present on the canopy
- No
The Bumper bar
- Bumper bar
- Yes
- Bumper bar type (style)
- Bar
- Removable bumper bar
- Yes
- Gate-opening (swing-away) bumper bar
- Yes
- Height-adjustable bumper bar
- No
- Bumper bar features a fabric (non-wipe-clean) cover
- Yes
- Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
- No
The Wheels
- Number of wheels
- 3
- Front wheel(s) type
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Front wheels diameter
- 18 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 26 cm
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- Yes
- Removable wheels
- Yes
- All wheels are double wheels
- No
- Number of double wheels
- 1
- All-terrain version of wheels available to purchase separately
- No
- Wheels equipped with mudguards
- Yes,
- Two-wheel mode
- No
The Suspension
- Suspension
- Yes
- Suspension type
- Open springs
- Adjustable suspension softness
- No
- Rocking chassis
- No
The Brake
- Central brake system/type
- Push down-lift up pedal brake
- Deceleration handbrake
- No,
The Fold
- Folding system
- Flat (compact) fold
- One-hand fold
- No
- Plane-travel-friendly stroller with an ultra-compact fold (suitable as carry-on luggage)
- No
- Folds with the (forward-facing) seat attached
- No
- Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
- n/a
- Self-standing fold
- Yes
- Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
- No
- Folded stroller can be pulled behind like luggage
- No
- Stroller folds and/or unfolds by itself
- No
- Equipped with a carry strap/carry handle
- No
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- Telescopic
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 101-106 cm
- Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
- No
- Safety wrist strap
- No
The Basket
- Shopping basket
- Yes
- Large shopping basket
- No
- Basket's weight capacity
- 2 kg
- Closable basket
- No
- An extra basket can be attached to the frame
- No
- A pocket integrated into the seat/elsewhere on the stroller frame
- No
The Carrycot
- Carrycot compatible
- Yes (without adapters)
- Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
- 77 x 34 cm (3Tec, 73x27 Doozy)
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- No,
- Foldable carrycot
- Yes, 3Tec
- Rocking-base carrycot
- No
- Ventilatilated carrycot base (bottom ventilation system)
- No,
- Carrycot installable in the car instead of a group 0+ car seat (Auto carrycot)
- Yes, Doozy
- Carrycot positioned high on the frame
- Yes
The Car seat
- Car seat compatible
- Yes (with adapters)
- Car seat sold separately
- Yes
- Maxi-Cosi/Cybex car seat attachment-type adapters available
- Yes
- Britax Römer car seat attachment-type adapters available
- Yes
The Accessories & Extra features
- Parent tray/organizer on the handlebar (included)
- No
- Cup holder can be attached
- No
- Reflective elements
- No
- No pushchair mode/seat-unit configuration available
- No
- Rain cover included
- No
- Mosquito net included
- No
- Leg cover (apron) included with the seat unit
- No
- Seat liner/insert included
- Yes
- Changing bag included
- No
- Carry bag/transport cover for the folded stroller included
- No
- Motorized/Baterry-powered
- No
- LED light(s)
- No
- Built-in audio speakers
- No
- A storage/bag can be attached instead of a seat
- No
Parent reviews of the ABC Design 3Tec
- robust chassis
- beautiful look
- pram's weight - it's quite heavy
Great design. I am satisfied, I would not change it. Maybe for a bigger child it is not spacious enough.
More like a fashion accessory, not very practical. It doesn't rock and there's little room in it. It's more just for transporting the child from place to place around town. Not suitable for the outdoors at all.
- Compactness
- Three wheels
I quite missed the fourth wheel, to be honest. But it is pretty, and not too bulky.
- It is perfect, and I would not change my decision
- None
It is perfect. I always wanted a stroller like this. I was extremely pleased with it, and I am already excited to use it with my second baby 🙂
We were satisfied with this model, but it was 8 years ago 😁 However, now, I would not choose it again. It would be very impractical for me - considering the new modern models that are available these days.
- Handy and compact - fits in the trunk of a small car
- Extreme satisfaction with the car seat Risus
- Bucket seat not suitable for us
The bassinet and the car seat are perfect. We did not use the seat unit, though 🙂
I would rate it 4 stars out of 5.