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ABC Design Zoom
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ABC Design Zoom

DISCONTINUED in 2015
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The ABC Design Zoom is a versatile tandem stroller. The rounded chassis is equipped with a suspension system and a large shopping basket. The length of the chassis allows you to add either two carrycots, two seats, two car seat or any combination in whichever direction. The stroller is therefore suitable for twins from birth as well as for siblings with a small age gap.

The bucket-type seats can handle even bigger children. The rear seat sits a little bit higher on the chassis so that both children can have a good view. The hood of the carrycot and the seat is quite short, but you can extend it by a first, or a second (unzippable) sun visor. You can even change the look of the seats by adding optional accessories in various colors, such as the seat liner (2015 version came with the seat liner included), bumper bar cover or a different hood.

The carrycots are very spacious, especially for a tandem stroller. You can add two carrycots onto the chassis, but the one at the back will need a heightening adapter. You can also choose each carrycot in a different colorway. This tandem stroller is also compatible with one or two car seats or one or two Doozy carrycots that can also be used in the car instead of a Group 0+ car seat.

ABC Design Zoom Features & Specifications

The Basics

Type
Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system, Double sibling stroller (tandem)
Stroller weight
17.3 kg
Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
105 cm x 65 cm x 146 cm
Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
87 cm x 65 cm x 42 cm frame only
Chassis material
Aluminum
Country of origin
Germany

The Seat unit

First seat's maximum weight capacity
15 kg
Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
0-36 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
Yes
Footrest
Yes
Backrest height
53 cm
Width and depth of the sitting surface
34 x 23 cm
Total length of the seat unit
96 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

The 2nd Seat unit

Full-size second seat
Yes
Second seat's maximum weight capacity
15 kg
Recommended age range for the second seat (best to use with a child of)
0-36 months
Second seat unit's reversibility
Yes
L-shaped, bucket-type second seat unit
Yes
Second seat's reclining backrest
Yes, 3 positions
Full-recline second seat's backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
Yes
Second seat's backrest recline type
Side-buttons-operated recline mechanism
Second seat features a one-handed backrest recline
No
Second seat features a leg rest
Yes
Second seat features a footrest
Yes
Second seat unit's backrest height
53 cm
Second seat's width x depth of the sitting surface
34 x 23 cm
Total length of the second seat unit
96 cm
Second seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
Yes
Second seat's equipped with a bumper bar
Yes
Usable also in single-child configuration
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
4
Front wheel(s) type
EVA foam-coated wheels
Rear wheels type
EVA foam-coated wheels
Front wheels diameter
21 cm
Rear wheels diameter
28 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
All
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
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
No
Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
Yes
Folded stroller can be pulled behind like luggage
Yes
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
89-105 cm
Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
No
Safety wrist strap
No

The Basket

Shopping basket
Yes
Large shopping basket
Yes
Basket's weight capacity
5 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), Yes (with adapters)
Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
80 x 37 cm (Zoom, 73x27 Doozy)
Carry handle on the carrycot
Yes,
Inclining carrycot mattress
No,
Foldable carrycot
Yes, Zoom
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
Two car seats at the same time compatibility
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

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Parent reviews of the ABC Design Zoom

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I had one of these when they first came out and it was amazing! Being able to put the older child at the back with you (either facing towards you or away) makes it much easier to go up and down curbs etc. Then the baby can face towards you at the front.

It was so good that I considered having another baby just so that I could use the buggy more!!!!

  • Easily detachable parts, can be unfastened without assistance of a second person
  • Handle without bending, but can be adjusted
  • High quality materials
  • Folds nicely into the car for how big it is
  • Beautiful design and elaborate details
  • Very large and long

This double pram has served us very well. The price is a bit higher, but it certainly matches the quality.

When choosing a double stroller, we were most concerned that the individual parts such as the bassinets, car seats and seat parts and that they were easy to detach, and that I could do it myself without help. It was also important that the handle does not have a bend system, but is solid - so there is no risk of it breaking when lifting the stroller on a curb, for example. Good quality and secure car seats fit on the frame - we had Maxi-Cosi Cabriofix.

The only downside is that it's huge - it's really long and you have to watch out on the corners.

We were able to fit it everywhere

4
  • Folding
  • Size
  • Variability

I am satisfied. We were able to fit it everywhere.

Suitable for the city as well as a village

4
  • Variability in the use of the separate parts (car seat, seat unit, bassinet)
  • Large shopping basket with a reflective element
  • Mesh part of the hood
  • Wide choice of colors
  • Height-adjustable handlebar
  • Difficult maneuverability when entering/exiting pavement (getting up and down curbs)
  • Seat unit not suitable for a bigger and heavier child
  • Rusty wheel screws

Since my daughters have a very small age difference, I was looking for a stroller with a comfortable seat unit and large bassinet clicked on at the same time. The Zoom meets all these requirements.

The bassinet is truly super spacious, and I also like the seat unit. The seat units can be clicked on the chassis so that the children face each other but also face the opposite directions. The seat has 3 different positions. Even though 2 kids ride in it, it is rather easy to push. However, both hands need to be used for pushing, which seems logical for the type of the stroller. A spacious and easily accessible shopping basket is great for big shopping (even our baby bike fits there). The shopping basket has a reflective element. A mosquito net is sewn in the hood. I noticed that during the wet weather, the screws on the wheels started to get a bit rusty.

It is suitable for the city as well as a village. I do not recommend it for uneven pavement. For storing the Zoom you will need a lot of space. However, I don't regret purchasing it 😉

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