Cybex Libelle
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The Cybex Libelle is an almost-identical "brother" of the popular travel buggy, the GB Pockit+ All-City. The umbrella-style Libelle stroller from Cybex brand was launched at the end of 2020, combining the benefits of low weight (5,9 kg), minimalistic carry-on luggage-dimensions, and spaciousness with 22kg weight capacity suitable even for an older toddler.
The single front wheels with suspension will be of advantage if thinking about the manipulation with such a bigger child. The backrest of the pushchair can be reclined, but only partially, suitable only for children sitting by themselves yet. The leg rest is also adjustable (two positions). For your newborn, the Libelle offers compatibility with a car seat as well as compatibility with the GB brand Cot To Go foldable carrycot (both with the same, Maxi-Cosi/Cybex style adapters).
The Cybex Libelle is an almost-identical "brother" of the popular travel buggy, the GB Pockit+ All-City. The umbrella-style Libelle stroller from Cybex brand was launched at the end of 2020, combining the benefits of low weight (5,9 kg), minimalistic carry-on luggage-dimensions, and spaciousness with 22kg weight capacity suitable even for an older toddler.
The single front wheels with suspension will be of advantage if thinking about the manipulation with such a bigger child. The backrest of the pushchair can be reclined, but only partially, suitable only for children sitting by themselves yet. The leg rest is also adjustable (two positions). For your newborn, the Libelle offers compatibility with a car seat as well as compatibility with the GB brand Cot To Go foldable carrycot (both with the same, Maxi-Cosi/Cybex style adapters).
Cybex Libelle Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Umbrella stroller (buggy), 2in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 5.9 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 102 cm x 52 cm x 71 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 48 cm x 32 cm x 20 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)
- 0-48 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, 2 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- 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
- No
- UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
- Yes
- 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 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, Rubber-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- EVA foam-coated wheels, Rubber-coated wheels
- Front wheels diameter
- 11 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 11 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
- Front
- Suspension type
- Open springs
- 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
- 3D
- One-hand fold
- No
- 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
- No
- 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
- No
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 102 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
- No
The Carrycot
- Carrycot compatible
- 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
- 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
Best Deals for Cybex Libelle
Parent reviews of the Cybex Libelle
- agile
- very lightweight
- compact-folding
- no leg rest
- basket is shallow
Decided for this after considering the GB Pockit Plus All-City (they seem the same to me, just a few minor differences). I heard Cybex is better. It is a nice second buggy, we keep it in the car. Around shops, it's useful. Fits my 3 years old OK.
- good looking
- small folded size
- light
- plane-travels friendly
- you cannot hang any bags on the handlebars or you'll tip your stroller backward
- brake feels weak
- you will struggle with the harness a bit
It doesn't recline fully - this you should consider with smaller babies. The wheels are quite small, but they maneuver well, we managed a dirtroad just fine. I wouldn't do that everyday, though, it doesn't seem sturdy enough to withstand the strain if on a daily basis. The harness is fiddly and can get in the way. Overall a nice stroler for traveling (it will fit the overhead compartment) and occasional use.
- lightweight and compact
- roomy seat
- not too sturdy
- small wheels
- foam handles
I bought it as a travel buggy. It works just fine for that. Don't expect a sturdy everyday all-terrain pushchair and you'll be fine.
Your questions about the Cybex Libelle
Can I use maxi cosi car seat adapters and car seat cabriofix i size on the Cybex Libelle?
Hey, Ruth,
Yes, with the Cybex adapters, you can attach a Maxi-Cosi car seat on this stroller, that also means the Cabriofix i-size.
What is the height of the back rest (seat height) as well the height of the seat to the canopy aka how much total head room height?
Heya,
I don't have the head room height measured, and the manufacturer also doesn't state this - one of the reason being it changes incredibly depending on how (at which angle) and who measures it. Mostly this information is not given with strollers, as I've noticed.
Funnily, the manufacturer doesn't state the height of the seat back, either, but I can make an educated guess and tell you it will be about 45 cm. I personally would say that an average child will fit into the stroller up to his/her 3 years approximately (a taller, larger toddler a shorter time).
Is it possible to fit on Cybex Libelle another Cybex stroller's seat? If yes, which model is compatible?
Hi, Maria,
I am sorry but no, no other stroller seat is compatible as far as I know. Only an original part is needed to really fit and hold on the frame, so if in need of spare parts, I would write to a Cybex distributor or customer service.
Hi, Lucy,
There is only one adapter type for this, so you should actually search for 'Cybex Libelle car seat adapters', not Cybx adaptors as each stroller has a different one. I am including a picture of Cybex Libelle car seat adaptors:
You can also find Cybex Libelle car seat adapters right on Cybex official page HERE.
Is this stroller compatible with any carrycots or bassinets?
Heya, Lucy,
The Libelle from Cybex is, unfortunately, not compatible with any newborn carrycot. The chassis is not made for such a weight distribution. It can only be used as a pushchair (a stroller with the forward-facing seat) OR, for a baby, as a travel system with a car seat (adapters are needed).
Are there any car seat brands compatible with the Cybex Libelle that anyone found?
Hi, Sarah,
The Cybex Libelle offers the optional Cybex adapters, which means ALL newer Cybex, Maxi-Cosi, Joie, Clek, Recaro, Nuna (Nuna Pipa, Nuna Pipa RX, Nuna Pipa Lite, Nuna Pipa Lite R, Nuna Pipa Lite LX), Kiddy, BeSafe, Avionaut car seats will fit. Also, the Swandoo Quick, the Axkid Modukid, and others with the same (Maxi-Cosi-style) attachment system will fit on the Libelle.
I would not go for the huge ones like the Cybex Cloud Z, however, it's a too lightweight pushchair frame for that.
You write it's nearly identical to the GB Pockit+ All City. Could you explain how they are actually different? All I find to be different is the max weight that is specified by Cybex (22kg) and GB (17kg).
But are they actually different?
Hello,
You are right, there are not many differences between the GB Pockit+ All-City and the Cybex Libelle. Apart from the different maximum weight capacity (which is, anyway, very much related to the child's size anyway - you most probably won't fit a 22kg child into a Libelle anyhow), there are design changes. The canopy shape is a bit different - the Cybex's is a bit more in their Eezy line's style (kind of wider), and also, the colorways available are different. I do find GB's fabrics a bit nicer as well. Next, the wheel design and the frame colour are different.
In any case, it, all in all, IS the same design, and the buggies ARE made in the same factory, by the same manufacturer (GB owns Cybex). The functionality will be pretty much the same, so if you're choosing between these two, just go with the one you like more, or the one that is for a better price.