ABC Design Takeoff
The ABC Design Takeoff is a unique looking lightweight stroller. The Takeoff’s single handlebars are pointing sideways. As the name suggests, the Takeoff is meant for traveling. Thanks to its compact fold, the Takeoff is allowed to be taken aboard an airplane as a carry-on.
The non-reversible seat offers a deep sitting space; however, it does not feature a leg rest. Using a strap system, the backrest can be reclined fully. The short hood can be folded down, and the back of the hood can be unzipped for better air circulation on hot days. As a secondary stroller and in combination with either the soft insert or a baby nest, the Takeoff is suitable even for smaller babies and newborns. This also underlines the option of attaching a car seat to the frame. The older versions of the Takeoff can be recognized by the shopping basket located on the backrest, the hood with a sun visor and a telescopic bar used to pull the folded stroller behind you as a suitcase. The seat used to be smaller too.
The ABC Design Takeoff is a unique looking lightweight stroller. The Takeoff’s single handlebars are pointing sideways. As the name suggests, the Takeoff is meant for traveling. Thanks to its compact fold, the Takeoff is allowed to be taken aboard an airplane as a carry-on.
The non-reversible seat offers a deep sitting space; however, it does not feature a leg rest. Using a strap system, the backrest can be reclined fully. The short hood can be folded down, and the back of the hood can be unzipped for better air circulation on hot days. As a secondary stroller and in combination with either the soft insert or a baby nest, the Takeoff is suitable even for smaller babies and newborns. This also underlines the option of attaching a car seat to the frame. The older versions of the Takeoff can be recognized by the shopping basket located on the backrest, the hood with a sun visor and a telescopic bar used to pull the folded stroller behind you as a suitcase. The seat used to be smaller too.
ABC Design Takeoff Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Umbrella stroller (buggy), 2in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 7.8 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 108 cm x 41 cm x 66 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 50 cm x 49 cm x 39 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- Germany
- Stroller available as a pushchair (seat unit configuration) only; newborn accessories (like a carrycot) need to be purchased separately
- 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
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- No
- Reclining backrest
- Yes, infinite recline
- Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
- Yes
- Backrest recline type
- Strap-operated
- One-hand backrest recline system
- No
- Extendable backrest
- No
- Legrest positioning
- No
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 41 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 34 x 26 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 67 cm
- A higher seat unit's position on the chassis
- No
- 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
- Yes
- Ventilation integrated into the seat
- Yes
- 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
- No
- 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
- No
- Height-adjustable bumper bar
- Yes
- Bumper bar features a fabric (non-wipe-clean) cover
- Yes
- Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
- No
The Wheels
- Number of wheels
- 4
- Front wheel(s) type
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Front wheels diameter
- 12 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 18 cm
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- Yes
- Removable wheels
- Yes
- All wheels are double wheels
- No
- All-terrain version of wheels available to purchase separately
- No
- Wheels equipped with mudguards
- No,
- Two-wheel mode
- No
The Suspension
- Suspension
- Yes
- Wheels with suspension
- Front
- Suspension type
- Mechanical (internal spring-loaded mechanism)
- Adjustable suspension softness
- No
- Rocking chassis
- No
The Brake
- Central brake system/type
- One-step rocker pedal (flip-flop friendly)
- Deceleration handbrake
- No,
The Fold
- Folding system
- Flat (compact) fold
- One-hand fold
- Yes
- Plane-travel-friendly stroller with an ultra-compact fold (suitable as carry-on luggage)
- Yes
- Folds with the (forward-facing) seat attached
- Yes
- Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
- n/a
- Self-standing fold
- Yes
- Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
- Yes
- Folded stroller can be pulled behind like luggage
- No
- Stroller folds and/or unfolds by itself
- No
- Equipped with a carry strap/carry handle
- Yes
- Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
- No
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- No
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 108 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
- No
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
- No
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
- Yes
- Mosquito net included
- No
- Leg cover (apron) included with the seat unit
- No
- Seat liner/insert included
- No
- 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 Takeoff
After I assemble the stroller, that little part that comes between the baby's legs when the baby is sitting in the stroller, for tying, that the straps are attached to it, is dragged across the ground.