Cybex Balios M
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Cybex Balios M belongs to the Cybex Silver series. The reversible bucket seat can be tilted to a fully reclined position. You can also adjust the leg rest. The seat with a higher weight capacity can handle even a bigger child. The larger wheels with mild suspension are mainly suitable for city strolling, but can handle even a rougher terrain. The same stroller, but with smaller, city wheels is the Cybex Iris M-Air. With the optional carrycot and/or a car seat, you can create a full-featured system from birth. For 2019, Balios M came out in a special Cybex for Scuderia Ferrari edition as well.
Cybex Balios M belongs to the Cybex Silver series. The reversible bucket seat can be tilted to a fully reclined position. You can also adjust the leg rest. The seat with a higher weight capacity can handle even a bigger child. The larger wheels with mild suspension are mainly suitable for city strolling, but can handle even a rougher terrain. The same stroller, but with smaller, city wheels is the Cybex Iris M-Air. With the optional carrycot and/or a car seat, you can create a full-featured system from birth. For 2019, Balios M came out in a special Cybex for Scuderia Ferrari edition as well.
Cybex Balios M Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 11.2 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 110 cm x 59 cm x 102 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 84 cm x 59 cm x 37 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
- 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
- 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
- Rear-located recline mechanism (e.g., lever-operated)
- One-hand backrest recline system
- Yes
- Extendable backrest
- No
- Legrest positioning
- Yes, 3 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 53 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 31 x 21.5 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 93.5 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
- Yes
- 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
- No
- 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
- No
- 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
- 20 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 29 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
- Yes
- 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
- No
- 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
- Telescopic
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 100-110 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
- 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
- Yes
The Carrycot
- Carrycot compatible
- Yes (with adapters)
- Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
- 77 x 29 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
- No
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
- 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
Parent reviews of the Cybex Balios M
It's harder than the Jané Slalom, but it's small, foldable, easy to ride - and what I like the most: the seat can be reversed in froward facing and vice versa ☺️ The seat is large, bigger than the Slalom, and I put my son to sleep in the stroller until he was two years old.
- very spacious
- reverses for and against the direction of travel
- the wheels go through everything
- no suspension
- a bit difficult to fold into my car
For me, an average stroller. Unsprung wheels, so a bit harder, but thanks to the larger wheels it went through everything without a problem. The bucket seat was fine for us. The stroller is wonderfully roomy, suitable for bigger kids. I was a little disappointed with the quality of the covers, after a while you could see rubbing, pushing through etc... Reverses in and against the direction of travel.
A bit bulky in the car for me, didn't suit me to fold the seat first and then fold the chassis - I travel a lot and need to fold the stroller ideally in one click. But those who don't take the stroller out of the car 4 times a day don't have to deal with this :-)
Love it! Super easy to use and super light!
If it wasn't so hard to steer and the wheels weren't rattling, I'd be happy with it.
A perfect pushchair. Absolutely happy with it. I have the whole 3in1 set. It lasted for both of my kids and it's still in great condition.
- Spacious
- Easy to adjust the seat back and leg rest
- Huuuge storage basket
- Incredible easy push
- Incredible easy manipulation
- Compact folding
- There's only a mesh extension part on the canopy
Almost perfect stroller. I am sorry it's not sold anymore :-(
I thought it will be smaller after folding. But even so, I am still happy with it.
- Lightweight
- Easy to push and turn
- Compact, which is great when traveling 🙂
- Rattling wheels
Its only downside - the rattling wheels, but we got used to it 🙂 But I wouldn't choose differently; I'd buy a Cybex again for sure.
- One of the lightweight pushchairs
- Those large wheels are able to pass through cobblestones or grassy terrain
- Extra.large canopy
- Mesh panel in the canopy (a great help in the summer)
- Large seat
- Reversible seat
- L-shaped bucket seat
- Large basket
- A very slight rattling of the front wheels on uneven surfaces (I don't really mind this)
I seriously don't understand why didn't I buy it sooner! I moved on to it after a bulky and heavy travel system, and I find the Balios M perfect for me. I am not even bothered by the slight rattling of the front wheels when passing through uneven terrain - it's nothing serious. I also love the mesh panel in the canopy, even though I thought I would mind that. And that L-shaped seat unit! I was a bit afraid at first, but immediately after getting in it, my DD sat there like a queen! I drank my coffee, watched a performance, and she was still happy sitting there, not a budge. This I never knew before - I had to move with the pushchair all the time before. She obviously loves being in this one. And I am ABSOLUTELY happy.
- Design
- Easy, practical fold
- Large shopping basket
- Reversible
- Cupholder
- Extendable hood
- Rattling of the front wheels
We had the 2018 version of the Balios M. A beautiful, compact, functional stroller. It fit our lifestyle well (we just had the stroller version, no carrycot or car seat).
Your questions about the Cybex Balios M
Hi Eli,
I have Cybex Balios M and a car seat, Aton what adaptors do I need? Thanks
Hi, Andrea,
You need the dedicated Balios M adapters which, as the model is discontinued, are not easy to come by, at least not in stores. Be sure to search through classifieds or eBay - pre-owned models and accessories, mostly - to find these:
Hi,
Is the Cybex Balios M compatible to use with most brands of baby capsules?
Hiya, Ana,
With the car seat adapters for this stroller, the Balios M is compatible with many of the well-known brands - the same adapters that go with this stroller's frame accept Cybex, Maxi-Cosi, Joie, Nuna, Recaro and Kiddy car seats. This stroller, however, doesn't accept Britax, Graco, Chicco nor Peg-Pérego car seats.
Hello,
Can you attach a scooter to the Balios M for older siblings. Will the attachment for Balios S work?
Hello, Anna,
By a scooter, you mean a sibling board? If so, and you are asking about the Priam/Balios S KidBoard from Cybex, I am sorry but no, it will not fit the Balios M frame. However, you can always go for universally fitting Bunprider or Lascal Buggy Board Mini/Maxi with this model.