Ergobaby Metro
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The Ergobaby Metro is an urban ultra-compact stroller design with baby comfort in mind. Not only is it small enough to fit an overhead compartment in an airplane, but it also offers a full lie-flat, a large, UV protective canopy. The Metro is not a pushchair only, but it is combinable with a parent-facing carrycot that it can even be folded with. The fold of the Ergobaby Metro buggy is one-handed.
The Ergobaby Metro is an urban ultra-compact stroller design with baby comfort in mind. Not only is it small enough to fit an overhead compartment in an airplane, but it also offers a full lie-flat, a large, UV protective canopy. The Metro is not a pushchair only, but it is combinable with a parent-facing carrycot that it can even be folded with. The fold of the Ergobaby Metro buggy is one-handed.
Ergobaby Metro Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 6.3 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 104 cm x 44 cm x 87 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 52 cm x 44 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
- 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)
- Yes
- Backrest recline type
- Strap-operated
- One-hand backrest recline system
- No
- Extendable backrest
- No
- Legrest positioning
- Yes, 6 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 46 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 33 x 22 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 85 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
- Yes
- 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
- 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 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
- 13.5 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 17 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
- Front
- Suspension type
- Open springs
- Adjustable suspension softness
- No
- Rocking chassis
- No
The Brake
- Central brake system/type
- Push down-lift up pedal brake
- 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
- 104 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
- 4.5 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 (without 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
- 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 Ergobaby Metro
- Great one-handed driving
- Super foldable
- Lightweight
- Modern, nice design
- Wheels can get noisy on bumpy roads
Very lightweight, great handling, super compact stroller that can be taken as hand luggage on the plane. The seat and backrest are very comfortable. Great for the city, where it can be easily handled with one hand - can handle normal park terrain, grass, etc. For me, a superb alternative to umbrella buggies.
My only criticisms would be the noisy wheels on uneven ground and the non-adjustable handle, but for me at the perfect height (I'm 170cm). Oh and I don't love the strap back positioning in general, otherwise satisfaction.
- large canopy
- padded seat
- roomy enough
- very light and compact
- good to push
- thin canopy
- I’d want it to be sturdier
Could be a bit sturdier & we mind the foam handle bar. But the seat is super padded and roomy enough. Loving the canopy size just the canopy itself is thin imho.
- compact size
- suspension
- padding
- ventilation
- sun coverage
- travel system compatible
- thin, wobbly canopy
- noisy wheels
- short laying surface (84 cm)
- foam handle
- small basket
I love how the canopy is high-positioned so the buggy, even if narrow (as these types usually are), can fit a larger toddler, no problem. I do not like the canopy itself, I mean - the coverage is good, the shape is funky (I don't mind much), but the canopy itself is very thin and wobbly, so it moves - and so much more it moves with stronger wind.
The suspension is very nice, but the wheels do get noisy on cobblestones. I also like the padding and the lie-flat seat.
- padding
- seatback
- safety
It's beautifully padded and with a nice seat back, but we had to return it. It's too easy to tip backward, so I was afraid to use it with my son - not even talking about a nappy bag on the handle.
- easy to open and close
- comfortable
- noisy wheels
Easy opening and closing, and comfortable for even a napping little one. The wheels are not the quietest, however.
- high-quality
- quick-folding
- handy and agile
- comfortable for the child
- too low a handle (I am 174 cm tall)
It is very comfortable and feels high-quality. I wish it had an adjustable handle since it felt too low for me, and I am 174 cm tall.
- handy
- broken brake
- warranty problems
It might have been nice, but the brake got broken. Even with the warranty in place, we couldn't get the retailer to repair it, they asked for additional charges. The buggy seems promising, but it's, unfortunately, damaged.
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Not the best for winter
A true ultra-compact pushchair - it fits even the smallest car boot. Recommended.
- price
- style
- soft seat
- summer-ready
- ultra compact
- higher seatback, compared to Yoyo
- funny-shaped (but rather well-protective) hood
- no adjusting the handle
I also owned a Babyzen Yoyo, and this is half its price - but just as good! Very happy, highly recommend the Metro.
- looks nice
- weird canopy shape - and the canopy feels too thin
- not too much space for larger hands pushing the buggy
It's not worth the money. The wheels rattle on any uneven surface. I especially don't like the thin fabric on the canopy.
Your questions about the Ergobaby Metro
How do I remove the carrycot bassinet from the Ergobaby Metro stroller?
Hey,
I am including a link to the Ergobaby Metro carrycot/bassinet manual HERE where you can see how to mount it as well as to remove it.