Bumbleride Era
Bumbleride Era Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 12.2 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 103 cm x 62 cm x 81 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 75 cm x 62 cm x 33 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- USA
- 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)
- 0-36 months
- Reversible seat unit
- Yes
- Easy-release memory button(s) on the seat or the carrycot
- 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
- Yes, 3 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 49.5 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 31.75 x 24 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 104.5 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
- Yes
- Seat fabrics cleaning
- Machine washable
- Safety harness type
- 5-point
- Harness padding
- Yes
- 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
- Waterproof canopy
- Yes
- UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
- Yes
- Ventilation integrated into the canopy
- Yes
- 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
- 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
- Air-filled (inflatable) tires
- Rear wheels type
- Air-filled (inflatable) tires
- Front wheels diameter
- 21.5 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 29 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
- Yes
- 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
- Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
- No
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- Pivoting
- Handlebar material
- Cork
- Handlebar height
- 66-113 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
- n/a
- 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
- 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
- No
- 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 Bumbleride Era
- Looks stylish
- Easy to fold
- Maneuverable
- Spacious basket
- Reversible seat
- Long handlebar for tall people
- Tyre pump included
- Huge sunshade
- Very wide
- Build quality feels flimsy
- All-terrain abilities lacking
- Cork handle not my taste
- Fabrics feel tacky
- Seat does not go fully upright
When I bought this, I was looking a stroller with good terrain capabilities, as we get a lot of snow and ice in the winter. I also wanted something easy to manoeuvre, with a rear-facing seat so I could see my baby. On the latter points, this stroller performed perfectly.
It is a little heavy, but it folds and unfolds very easily compared with other models I have tried. However, the terrain abilities are not as good as promised. The ride is very bumpy, even on relatively flat pavements, and it really struggled on compacted snow, nevermind deep, soft snow. I had previously tried the Indie and found it better in this regard, but the reversible seat was important to me, hence my choosing the Era.
Another minus point of the Era is that the chassis feels a little flimsy (the Indie was also better in this respect). The handlebar is quite thin and doesn't feel solid to push on, especially if you give it a good bounce as you might on bumpy terrain. When it comes to size, the Era is quite wide and, while it has a small turning circle, it is nevertheless bulky when navigating in shops. Another slight niggle is that the seat doesn't go fully upright, which my baby is not a fan of. All these aspects turned me off, and I ended up returning it.
- Spacious (even my 4yo fits in)
- Great to maneuver
- Large basket + extra pocket
- Weight capacity of up to 25 kg
- Nice fold for how sturdy it is
- Seat reversibility!
- Flat recline
- And that awesome cork handle- and bumper bar, so unique (and ecological)
- Its look is more functional and stylish, but I don't mind that - just for those fashionista mums to know ;-)
- It's a little heavy for me, but I am petite - and I guess it's the price of those all-terrain abilities
- Not cheap - and all the accessories have to be bought separately :-/
Perfect for adventurous parents often going off-road, but also strolling in the city. It's a good compromise of all the necessary features while being sturdy and comfortable for the child as well.
- spacious
- long leg rest (this is actually so rare)
- reversible seat
- high-quality
- wonderful push
- quality finish and details (there's even cork on the zippers!)
- tire pump in its own rear pocket included
- weight - but for what it is, it's actually very much alright
- air-filled wheels need pumping up from time to time, and you can get a puncture
- I don't like the fabric cover on the bumper bar, because it gets dirty easily (even though you can wash it, it's a bit of a bother)
- the fabrics are easy to wipe clean, but they're also kind of slippery
- the canopy could extend by one extra panel (there's only a pull-out sun visor)
- center of gravity is a little worse when the seat is in the rear-facing position
I love the sturdy feel and the cork-covered handlebar. Everything feels high-quality, there's enough space for the child as well as for storage, and the fold is not as bulky as I imagined at all (the wheels do take up some more space than I would have liked, but you can remove them easily). And we can pass through pretty much everything, the push is wonderful! I think so many parents were waiting for a reversible Bumbleride stroller - finally, here it is!
Your questions about the Bumbleride Era
Hi,
Do tall parents tend to hit their feet on the low cross bar when walking?
Heya,
If very very tall, it may happen. If they are not in the extremes and have the handlebar in the right position (the lowest comfortable setting), it should be ok. If in doubt, the best is always trying beforehand.
Hi.
How high is the seat unit from the ground, please? As in, the seat pad that the baby sits on, how high is that from the floor, please?
Thank you!
Hello, Debbie,
The seat's height, therefore, the height from the ground to the bottom of the seat in both the parent or world-facing mode is 20.5" (52 cm) from the ground. So your child will be sitting at 52 cm from the ground (and it's a nice height, not too low, not overly high).
What diameter are the wheels please? And what height does the handle go up to please?
Hello, Deb,
The measurements of different parts, including the wheel diameters and the handle heights, are down in the Specifications section - just click on the section you need your information in. The wheels are 21.5 cm (8.5 inch) and 29 cm (11.5 inch) in diameter (front and rear wheels respectively) and the push bar ranges from 66 to a maximum height of 113 cm from the ground.