Bugaboo Gecko
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The Bugaboo Gecko replaced the older Bugaboo Frog along with the Cameleon. It was released in 2005.
The Gecko is a lower version with simpler features. It is also smaller, lighter and more affordable. The front wheels have a suspension system without visible springs and without the possibility to adjust the suspension. The handlebar also cannot be adjusted. There is no bumper bar on the carrycot and the seat frame. The seat is reclined with a different mechanism. You cannot change the textiles and hoods on the Gecko, and it also comes in fewer color choices.
The Bugaboo Gecko replaced the older Bugaboo Frog along with the Cameleon. It was released in 2005.
The Gecko is a lower version with simpler features. It is also smaller, lighter and more affordable. The front wheels have a suspension system without visible springs and without the possibility to adjust the suspension. The handlebar also cannot be adjusted. There is no bumper bar on the carrycot and the seat frame. The seat is reclined with a different mechanism. You cannot change the textiles and hoods on the Gecko, and it also comes in fewer color choices.
Bugaboo Gecko Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system, Chassis-only
- Stroller weight
- 8.2 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 104 cm x 60 cm x 89 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 96.5 cm x 51 cm x 23 cm frame only
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- Netherlands
- Only available as a stroller system
- Yes
The Seat unit
- Maximum weight capacity - seat load
- 17 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
- Yes
- 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
- No
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- Yes
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 48 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 30 x 23 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 94 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)
- Yes
- Fabrics removable for cleaning
- Yes
- Seat fabrics cleaning
- Machine washable
- Safety harness type
- 5-point
- Harness padding
- No
- Height-adjustable harness belts
- Yes
- 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
- No
- Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
- No
- Height-adjustable canopy
- No
- Removable canopy
- Yes
- UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
- No
- 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
- No
- 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
- Air-filled (inflatable) tires
- Front wheels diameter
- 15 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 30 cm
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- Yes
- Removable wheels
- Yes
- All wheels are double wheels
- No
- Wheels equipped with mudguards
- No,
- Two-wheel mode
- Yes
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
- Hand-operated
- 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
- 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
- No
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- No
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 104 cm
- Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
- Yes
- Safety wrist strap
- Yes
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 (without adapters)
- Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
- 71 x ? cm
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- No,
- Foldable carrycot
- Yes,
- Rocking-base carrycot
- No
- Ventilatilated carrycot base (bottom ventilation system)
- Yes,
- 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
- 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 Bugaboo Gecko
- bucket form of the seat unit - but only good for a limited time
- seat can be used in both directions
- compared to others, it seems to be a bit small
- cannot be folded in one piece - first, one needs to remove the seat unit, then fold the chassis
- more suitable for smaller children
I bought this stroller as a secondary one - because of the bucket-type seat unit because my daughter was born prematurely and could not sit by herself for a longer time. I did not use the carrycot part at all.
Your questions about the Bugaboo Gecko
Is there an adapter for a Nuna Pipa car seat?
Hey, Sarah,
With the Maxi-Cosi/Cybex adapetr, you should be able to use it with a Nuna Pipa as well. The adapters are not really available much though as the model is long discontinued. I found one pair here on eBay, or check classifieds around you to find it.