Britax B-Agile R
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The Britax B-Agile R, released for 2020, is a premium stroller based on the Britax B-Agile M. Compared to the M line, the R line is more luxurious, featuring the leatherette accents on the handlebar as well as on the bumper bar and the dark melange fabrics. The B-Agile R also offers a seat with a more upright sitting position, which you can also recline fully. The bumper bar is removable and also gate-open. Another thing to boast about would be the renewed wheels made out of rubber. The extra-large hood with a partly-covered ventilation part made out of mesh stays the same in the R line.
The smallest of babies can benefit from the option of a soft insert carrycot or the available Click&Go adapters accommodating either a full-featured carrycot or the Britax Römer 0+ car seats. The stroller itself includes a rain cover, bumper bar, and a cup holder. Its chassis with a 22 kg weight capacity can overall handle up to 28,5 kg (when you take the storage space into account). Its use is mainly urban, but it will handle certain unevenness thanks to the mild suspension and the wider rubber wheels with a unique, more profound thread. The spacious basket with a padded bottom will be appreciated mainly during shopping.
The Britax B-Agile R, released for 2020, is a premium stroller based on the Britax B-Agile M. Compared to the M line, the R line is more luxurious, featuring the leatherette accents on the handlebar as well as on the bumper bar and the dark melange fabrics. The B-Agile R also offers a seat with a more upright sitting position, which you can also recline fully. The bumper bar is removable and also gate-open. Another thing to boast about would be the renewed wheels made out of rubber. The extra-large hood with a partly-covered ventilation part made out of mesh stays the same in the R line.
The smallest of babies can benefit from the option of a soft insert carrycot or the available Click&Go adapters accommodating either a full-featured carrycot or the Britax Römer 0+ car seats. The stroller itself includes a rain cover, bumper bar, and a cup holder. Its chassis with a 22 kg weight capacity can overall handle up to 28,5 kg (when you take the storage space into account). Its use is mainly urban, but it will handle certain unevenness thanks to the mild suspension and the wider rubber wheels with a unique, more profound thread. The spacious basket with a padded bottom will be appreciated mainly during shopping.
Britax B-Agile R Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 10.5 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 103 cm x 56 cm x 85 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 69 cm x 56 cm x 36 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
- 22 kg
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 0-36 months
- Reversible seat unit
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- No
- Reclining backrest
- Yes, 3 positions
- Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
- Yes
- Backrest recline type
- Rear-located recline mechanism (e.g., lever-operated)
- One-hand backrest recline system
- Yes
- Extendable backrest
- No
- Legrest positioning
- Yes, 2 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 45 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 35 x 22.5 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 86.5 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
- No
- Seat fabrics cleaning
- Wipe-clean only
- 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
- Yes
- The canopy/hood features a sun visor
- Yes
- Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
- No
- Height-adjustable canopy
- No
- Removable canopy
- Yes
- Waterproof canopy
- No
- UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
- Yes
- Ventilation integrated into the canopy
- Yes
- A pocket integrated into the canopy
- Yes
- 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
- No
- 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
- Rubber-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- Rubber-coated wheels
- Front wheels diameter
- 17.5 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 24 cm
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- Yes
- Removable wheels
- Yes
- All wheels are double wheels
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Folds with both seats attached
- Yes
- Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
- Yes
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- No
- Handlebar material
- Leatherette (PU/eco-leather)
- Handlebar height
- 103 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
- 4 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 (with adapters)
- Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
- 75 x 30 cm
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- No,
- Foldable carrycot
- Yes,
- 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)
- No,
- Carrycot positioned high on the frame
- 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
- Yes
The Accessories & Extra features
- Parent tray/organizer on the handlebar (included)
- No
- Cup holder can be attached
- Yes
- Reflective elements
- Yes
- 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
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Parent reviews of the Britax B-Agile R
- Window in the hood
- In the case of extending the hood, there's ventilation mesh on the sides
- Handling of the backrest
- Eco leather handle
- Front wheels are rattling
- Can't even handle lighter terrain
A stroller more for walking around the city... I don't recommend it for the village. The front wheels rattle, it's harder to get out on the pavement.
- Lightweight
- Compact, takes up relatively little space
- Handles well with 1 hand
- Easy to fold
- Handles classic terrains such as grass, gravel, broken trails
- Spacious, also suitable for sleeping
- Lie-flat positioning
- Extended canopy
- Fairly large shopping basket
- Leatherette handle and handle = oomph
- Rain cover and water bottle included
- Front wheels rattle
- Mechanical suspension only meaning it is not sprung
- Harder to climb curbs
We bought the Britax B-Agile R as a second stroller to our original 3ni1 stroller system. We wanted a compact stroller under 250 EUR for traveling - we go up and down the country, do a lot of road trips, and I didn't want the stroller to take up my entire suitcase.
So we measured carefully; the stroller fits nicely in half of the trunk and the other half can fit 2 other large travel bags, a small suitcase, and we can even fit a scooter, bike seat, and hiking carrier on top. So in that respect it hasn't disappointed at all, although of course there are more compact strollers out there.
I was resigned to the fact that it's a tougher urban stroller, but it can handle grass, gravel, pebble paths, our broken sidewalks, even tile sidewalks. Of course, with such terrain you have to reckon with the fact that the front wheels can be heard, they rattle. I solved it a bit by putting rubber rings on there, although you can still hear it - but not so much that I'm ashamed :)
The stroller is good, easy to handle, folds well. It's lightweight, I have no problem carrying and carrying it.
I very much welcome the extended canopy that goes up to the handle. There are mesh parts on the sides, some people may not like that - I like the air flowing inside.
It is spacious; my 1.5 year old daughter often sleeps in it. I reckon the size and of course the carrying capacity will definitely last up to 3 years, even longer.
The rain cover is also well designed - if you want to keep the window open, there's a velcro to hold it up. Maybe it's a small thing, but I was pleasantly surprised, it's not on my 1st stroller and I miss it quite a bit.
The basket is quite roomy, I didn't buy a changing bag.
The disappointment for me was the suspension. It says it is sprung, but mechanical suspension = no suspension for me. But anyone who is more familiar with strollers won't be surprised. This makes it harder to go out on the curb (compared to more sprung strollers).
The leatherette handle and carry handle give it a touch of coolness.
For me, it's a good roomy stroller with good rubber wheels but lacking suspension. It meets our needs - I've even grown so fond of it that we don't just carry it as a travel stroller, but also on a regular basis for walks or into town. In fact, I don't even use the 1st stroller anymore.
- Only the fabric looks good
- And the model is slim and sleek
- It’s a heavy one
- Hard to turn left or right
- The stroller always goes to sleep position after unfolding
- No pockets
- The under basket is small too
- The brake system is a disaster - if you don’t have strong shoes it’s hard to pull it up
The stroller is not easy to use, we have to put a lot of force on the push bar to go forward or to turn left or right. Forget about uphill. It is quite heavy and it’s not so easy to unfold either. The front wheels' swivel function stopped working within 6 months of purchase, the front wheels are small so not suitable for the country side. Lifting the break is a tough task too.
- Light
- Compact
- No suspension
I am overall quite happy with it 🙂
It's not as lightweight as I hoped, but it's quite sturdy at least. It does, however, feel a bit heavier than it is while pushing, so the push is not as smooth I'm guessing (or it may be the center of gravity that doesn't fit me 100%.
The assembly was easy. It’s a doddle to fold, and it takes up very little space in my car boot. Basket is large enough. I do mind those ventilation sides - what wioth it in winter?! And the (small) brake is not flip-flot, or large dad-shoe friendly, since you have to kick it from the bottom to release it. Laat thing, the handle doesn't adjust, so if you're tall, you'll find yourself crouching a bit while pushing.
Anyway... happy with it overall.
- nice folding
- spacious
- good-looking
- stylish wheels
- canopy
- the backrest is always reclined when I unfold the stroller
- \stiff\" suspension"
- it doesn't go up curbs that easily
Overall, I am not the biggest fan of its driveability, but it's a stylish urban model that you can and will use until the end of stroller days.
Your questions about the Britax B-Agile R
Hi,
How does it recline? Is it with a pull cord or mechanical?
Thanks Sheila
Hi, Sheila,
There is a mechanical lever, and there are 3 positions of the backrest available.