Easywalker Charley
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The Easywalker Charley is new for 2018/2019. This unusually lightweight stroller or stroller system is inspired by the design of the Harvey but destined only for the city, where you’ll not just appreciate its 8 kg, but also the easy maneuverability and a compact fold.
Atypically for most strollers, the Charley carrycot features a comfortable mattress of a thickness of 3 cm. You can take the carrycot off the chassis by using a lever at its base. The fully reversible and foldable (even while still attached to the chassis) seat unit can be reclined by using a rear lever and can be heightened with height adapters, usable for the carrycot as well. The leg rest is adjustable. The basic version usually does not include the bumper bar, but it is available to purchase separately. You can also use an optional car seat with the chassis - the available adapters are compatible with any Maxi-Cosi type car seats.
The Easywalker Charley is new for 2018/2019. This unusually lightweight stroller or stroller system is inspired by the design of the Harvey but destined only for the city, where you’ll not just appreciate its 8 kg, but also the easy maneuverability and a compact fold.
Atypically for most strollers, the Charley carrycot features a comfortable mattress of a thickness of 3 cm. You can take the carrycot off the chassis by using a lever at its base. The fully reversible and foldable (even while still attached to the chassis) seat unit can be reclined by using a rear lever and can be heightened with height adapters, usable for the carrycot as well. The leg rest is adjustable. The basic version usually does not include the bumper bar, but it is available to purchase separately. You can also use an optional car seat with the chassis - the available adapters are compatible with any Maxi-Cosi type car seats.
Easywalker Charley Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 8 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 104 cm x 51 cm x 92 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 65 cm x 51 cm x 27 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- Netherlands
The Seat unit
- Maximum weight capacity - seat load
- 20 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, 4 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
- Yes
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- Yes
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 48 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 33 x 23 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 84.5 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
- Yes
- Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
- No
- Height-adjustable canopy
- Yes
- 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
- No
- Bumper bar can be purchased separately
- Yes
- 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
- 15.5 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 18.5 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
- Yes
- Self-standing fold
- Yes
- Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
- Yes
- Folded stroller can be pulled behind like luggage
- Yes
- Stroller folds and/or unfolds by itself
- No
- Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
- No
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- Telescopic
- Handlebar material
- Leatherette (PU/eco-leather)
- Handlebar height
- 83-105 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
- 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
- Yes (with adapters)
- 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
- No
- 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 Easywalker Charley
The wheels and driving are nice, and the pushchair feels high-quality - I did mind the seat, however
- quality
- compactness
- slumped kid in the seat
I love how the fold is compact even if it's truly usable as a full-sized pram. The wheels and driving are also nice, and the whole pushchair feels high-quality. I did mind the seat, however - it is not as upright, and without the bumper bar, the child slums/slides down at times, looking not so comfortable.
- weight
- compactness
- lay-flat seat
- high-quality fabrics, leatherette coversand padding - and I personally love the pastel colors
- even if it doesn't seem so, a rather spacious seat unit with quite a large canopy
- shopping basket size is pleasant - it was actually big enough to hold my older son :-D
- quality joints with metal parts mean longevity while the compactness won't mean rattling or weak chassis
- practical details - like the integrated bag holders on the handlebar
- accessories availability - height adapters for the carrycot, child's bumper bar, and other
- not the lowest price - but you get what you pay for
- the bumper bar is sold separately (as well as other accessories) - making the price even higher
- I would make the leg rest longer and cover it with some wipe-clean layer
- the seat unit is lower to the ground, which is not a negative by itself, but tall parents sometimes don't like this
- clicking off the seat unit needs some getting used to - it's not that intuitive, thinking about aligning the signs
- someone could ming the specific design, mainly that of the canopy - I would probably make it more round to make it pleasing for the general public - and an even larger sun visor would also help
Charley, for me - yes, yes, yes, and I rate it 90 %! It is the same category as the Cybex Mios, Silver Cross Spirit… adding better wheels, awesome padding, good driveability, and unique design. Don't forget, I am taking into account that I am rating a compact model - and I am not searching for real all-terrain capability or features not expected from a small urban model. If you take it for what it is, you will find out that in it's smallness, it's a great stroller.
This is an extract from our long-read Easywalker Charley full stroller review.
Even though it looks a bit like a stroller for dolls, I was quite curious. My boy fits well in it; however, even if he's not a baby anymore - although he's already a big boy, the Charley handled well even loaded. To get up curbs (seat facing forward) was no problem at all. I am almost 5' 12' (~ 182 cm), and the handlebar adjusted to my site easily. I think it's almost a hybrid of a full-size stroller and an umbrella stroller - meaning, if you want a tiny, compact stroller, you cannot expect 100% comfort of a huge seat - but this is absolutely enough, some kind of a middle ground.
I don't know anybody owning an Easywalker who'd complain.
- Quality materials
- Suspension
- Soft, smooth ride
- Easy to manipulate it even in harsher terrain (one-handed even!)
- Height adapters
- Bag holders on the sides of the handlebar (this was a dream to have e. g. while shopping)
- Large basket (compared to how small the stroller is)
- Leather-like handle- and bumper bar
- Bumper bar is sold separately
- Front axle can get a bit noisy on uneven surfaces
- Seat unit is on the smaller side, but actually big enough
- Price of the stroller
I rate the Easywalker Charley as a high-quality stroller that can handle almost any terrain (even while being small). The stroller is very lightweight, small after folding (also good for plane trips) 🤗 Quality fabrics. Smooth and soft ride.
Its suspension is absolutely sufficient - it is really quite soft. The seat unit, however small it seems at the start, is suitable also for larger children. My 2-year-old was very satisfied in it, even though her legs were sticking out a little.
Leather handlebar as well as the bumper bar. Height-adjustable canopy, and it is also long enough.
What I minded the most was that the front axle made some noise when we passed through uneven terrain. Height adapters for the seat can be purchased optionally - without them, the seat sits low on the chassis.
- beautiful design
- suspension is really there!
- large basket, well-accessible
- roomy seat
- not so obvious from the promotional pictures, but the canopy is quite massive
- adjustable height of the canopy
- awesome, really small fold even with the seat attached
- lays fully flat
- soft padding
- funny, plastic-y smell from the box
- I'd prefer the peek-a-boo window on the extendible part of the canopy to be closable
- carrycot could be a wee bit larger (and with a longer hood)
- some could mind the seat unti/carrycot beaing quite low on the chassis
A beautiful, very very compact stroller/stroller system. I love how all the joints are reinforced/metal inside, while the stroller is really lightweight and easy to maneuver. Feels sturdy. Comfy padding and overall very comfortable - for the kid to sit in, for the parent to push it.
Your questions about the Easywalker Charley
Hello!
I've purchased this stroller, brand new (it's my first one!) and the suspension is unexpectedly hard - I can barely see the movement in the actual mechanism if I try to bend it with my hand, or by leaning my weight on it. That's on both the front and the back wheels. I know it's not an all-terrain stroller, of course, but is that kind of hardness expected, or at least, will it get better with time? To be fair, the stroller is empty at the moment :) Thank you!
Hi, Eduard,
Yes, it is a compact stroller so not crazy soft, suspension-wise. If it is new, however, it will be stiff, and the suspension will loosen up over time, and mainly with the child and load inside. Don't expect too much, however I, with a larger child, felt it quite nicely for such a small stroller - it probably just needs time and use, movement of the joints. You can also oil it a bit.
Does anyone have any opinion/experience on the use of the Easywalker Charley chassis with a newborn car seat, for example, the Cybex Cloud Z, in terms of being suitable for the weight of the car seat and not falling down? Thank you very much.
Hello, there,
The Easywalker Charley IS compatible with the Cybex Cloud Z and it absolutely shouldn't fall down. I wouldn't worry about it.
I would maybe only consider a car seat that is a bit lighter for your sake - to carry the Cloud Z is a bit (or more) of a workout, and it cannot even recline while in the car (only on the pram's chassis). Kiddy or Joie (i-Level) reclinable car seats (also compatible with the same adapters as the Cybex Cloud) can do the same job while being able to lie almost flat on the road as well. Just a how to pick a car seat idea ;-)