Contours Bitsy Elite
The Contours Bitsy Elite is a higher version of the ultra-compact Contours Bitsy. The Bitsy Elite sports a luxurious knit fabric of the buggy's upholstery, a leatherette handle, and mesh in the seating area, allowing airflow in the hot summer days. The canopy is also different from the basic Bitsy - the Elite version doesn't feature a sun visor but is extendable - zip-opening to reveal more mesh, therefore more ventilation.
The Contours Bitsy Elite is just as compact-folding as its simpler 'brother' - compact enough to be taken on board of some airlines as hand-luggage while sporting integrated straps to attach a car seat onto the forward-facing seat securely. It is, therefore, newborn-friendly - however, not in the seat unit itself since it doesn't recline fully (the recline is around 140 degrees, suitable for children who already can sit by themselves). The leg rest is also adjustable. There's an assortment of optional accessories to go with the Bitsy Elite, including a transport 'Bitsy bag.'
The Contours Bitsy Elite is a higher version of the ultra-compact Contours Bitsy. The Bitsy Elite sports a luxurious knit fabric of the buggy's upholstery, a leatherette handle, and mesh in the seating area, allowing airflow in the hot summer days. The canopy is also different from the basic Bitsy - the Elite version doesn't feature a sun visor but is extendable - zip-opening to reveal more mesh, therefore more ventilation.
The Contours Bitsy Elite is just as compact-folding as its simpler 'brother' - compact enough to be taken on board of some airlines as hand-luggage while sporting integrated straps to attach a car seat onto the forward-facing seat securely. It is, therefore, newborn-friendly - however, not in the seat unit itself since it doesn't recline fully (the recline is around 140 degrees, suitable for children who already can sit by themselves). The leg rest is also adjustable. There's an assortment of optional accessories to go with the Bitsy Elite, including a transport 'Bitsy bag.'
Contours Bitsy Elite Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 6.35 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 103 cm x 54.5 cm x 60 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 60 cm x 55 cm x 23 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
- 18 kg
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 0-36 months
- Reversible seat unit
- No
- 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)
- No
- Backrest recline type
- Strap-operated
- One-hand backrest recline system
- No
- Extendable backrest
- No
- Legrest positioning
- Yes, 4 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 37.5 x ? 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- No
- Bumper bar can be purchased separately
- 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
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Front wheels diameter
- 12.5 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 13.5 cm
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- No
- 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
- 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
- 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
- No
- 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
- No
The Car seat
- Car seat compatible
- Yes (without 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
- 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
- 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