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Easywalker Charley
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Easywalker Charley

The small stroller with big features
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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.

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

3.9/5
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  • 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.

Overall very comfortable

4
  • 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

1)

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.

.eli - 04 Jan 2023
2)

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 ;-)

.eli - 19 May 2021

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