GB Maris 2
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The GB Maris 2 is the second generation of the high-end GB Maris. Compared to the original model, the Maris 2 has an adjustable handlebar suitable for taller as well as shorter parents. A second improvement is a renewed suspension system that is now softer, with visible rear springs.
The design of the stroller is center-oriented. The center of gravity automatically changes when reclining the seat, ensuring the best possible stability. Despite being a full-size stroller, the Maris is easy to maneuver and features a compact fold. In addition to the basic color range, the Maris 2 was released in the Bold Sports collection with colorful accents, as well as Moon Glow in beige with colorful reflections. The popular Lux Black edition known from the first generation is also available in the second. With the optional carrycot and/or a car seat, the Maris 2 can be converted into a stroller system.
The GB Maris 2 is the second generation of the high-end GB Maris. Compared to the original model, the Maris 2 has an adjustable handlebar suitable for taller as well as shorter parents. A second improvement is a renewed suspension system that is now softer, with visible rear springs.
The design of the stroller is center-oriented. The center of gravity automatically changes when reclining the seat, ensuring the best possible stability. Despite being a full-size stroller, the Maris is easy to maneuver and features a compact fold. In addition to the basic color range, the Maris 2 was released in the Bold Sports collection with colorful accents, as well as Moon Glow in beige with colorful reflections. The popular Lux Black edition known from the first generation is also available in the second. With the optional carrycot and/or a car seat, the Maris 2 can be converted into a stroller system.
GB Maris 2 Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 12.2 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 111 cm x 57 cm x 94.5 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 83 cm x 57 cm x 28.5 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
- Yes
- 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
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- Yes
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 49 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 30 x 23 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 93 cm
- A higher seat unit's position on the chassis
- Yes
- 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
- No
- 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
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Front wheels diameter
- 18 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 20 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), Open springs
- Adjustable suspension softness
- No
- Rocking chassis
- No
The Brake
- Central brake system/type
- Push-push pedal brake (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
- 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
- Telescopic
- Handlebar material
- Plastic, Steel
- Handlebar height
- 103.5-111 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
- Yes
- 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 (without adapters)
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- No,
- Foldable carrycot
- No,
- 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
- 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
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Parent reviews of the GB Maris 2
I love how this has a great free-standing fold with the seat both parent and world facing. I have a larger pram that I use for off-roading which has to have the seat removed to fold, which is a pain.
The fabric is of great quality, and the seat is a really good size. This pushchair is great value for money but is def suited to smoother terrain. The handlebar is hard, so it isn't the comfiest to push; however, I haven't gotten sores or blisters from it as I have from other pushchairs. The basket is a good size but isn't that secure; I wouldn't recommend loading it with lots of heavy items.
This pushchair is also very heavy. I was hoping to use it for holidays because it folds all in one and has a super large hood, but the weight does make me question whether it would be the best to take away with us. Also, the way the handle folds means you scratch the handle with very little movement; if you are buying it second hand, you will just have to accept that they are all going to have these marks.
Adjusting the straps is a bit of a fiddle and therefore putting cosytoes on and off requires a little bit of extra work. I couldn't find a GB cosytoes to match, which really annoys me. But I bought a universal one with a great colour match to my Posh pink Maris, and it fitted great.
- safe
- lightweight
- high-quality
- easy montage
- convenient manipulation
- no leg cover included
Were using it for a month. Its a great stroller. I recommend it.
- safety
- ventilation
- good shock absorbing
- wheels
- shopping basket
- easy assembly
- swivel seat
- adjustable leg rest
- fully adjustable seat
- different adjustment positions
- quality workmanship
- great looks
- large canopy
- convenience of use
- swivel wheels
- no ventilation on the carrycot
- the frame scratches easily
- weight
I can recommend it; I'm happy with this pram. It works perfectly in the city. Bumpy roads are not the best use for this model, but the suspension is helping there since it's really nice. I am satisfied, I also love the brake (in any other pram I tried the brakes were just horrible).
- Beautiful design
- Unique and eye-catching, you don't bump into the same stroller on the street
- Comfortable padding, quality materials
- Good size of the carrycot
- Easy click-on system
- Safe car seat
- Telescopic handlebar of the 2nd generation
- Center of gravity changes with the seat being positioned
- Large hood (mainly when sitting) with huge peek-a-boo/ventilation window
- Super easy fold
- My tall husband is not a fan
- I wish it would be lighter
- The price could be lower
- Pretty much no accessories included
- The seat could be bigger, or at least its canopy higher
- Foam wheels
- The basket could be easier to access
It's a designer stroller that will get noticed. It drives well, the overall quality is incredible, and my jaw always drops when I look at it - it's a little jewel. It's, however, better for shorter and average-height parents, my tall husband is not the comfiest with it and also says it feels like a toy stroller. There are a few downsides, but that goes for any stroller you can possibly choose.
Overall, I needed something compact and truly original to underline my style, and I got something functional enough to go with it. I can recommend, if you, of course, take the disadvantages of a smaller urban pushchair (with a reversible seat) into account.
I can recommend it. A luxurious urban pushchair to make any mommy proud to push it.
The only plus for me is its look. We have used it for five months, and the folding mechanism of the stroller needed to be repaired two times.
Apart from that, the pram is for smooth surfaces only - it shakes the child terribly on cobblestones and other uneven surfaces, therefore, I can't recommend it. I wish some all-terrain wheels would be available. What also puzzles me is that we bought it for quite a lot of money and now I'm starting to find it on quite huge sales 🙄
I am using it for 3 weeks, only with the bassinet. It's lighter than my previous, robust stroller system. Easy-peasy fold done one-handedly. Beautiful design (we have it in black with grey pattern)) with a gorgeous matte frame. I adore the brake that doesn't cratch my pretty shoes. :-)
The bassinet folds flat, which is great since we have to transport it in the car from time. A negative for me would be the foam wheels, which, compared to my last stroller from before (it had inflatable wheels), feel harder to ride on. The suspension is, however, very good for the type. I also think the price was rather high, but since we're happy with it, I don't really mind that much.
Just what I was looking for. It is super compact, light, and functional - while beautiful and very fashionable. The accessories are a bit expensive, but at least they're also of quality.
Your questions about the GB Maris 2
Hello,
Is the carrycot compatible with the stroller mod GB Maris Plus?
Thank you very much!
Hi, there,
The Maris and the Maris Plus (mod?) are not really different, not in the attachment or the seat, so yes, they should be compatible, if you mean changing the seat unit or bassinet or car seat (adapters) from one to the other. The carrycot should work on both, yeah ;-)
Hi, when will the Maris 2 be available to purchase in the USA?
Hi there, I don't think this is planned anytime soon. It may have been the case that it was not as popular in the US, which is why they didn't really plan on hurrying with releasing the 2nd version there. I would, however, look into possibilities to order it from Europe, mainly UK sites ship to the USA quite often (like https://www.uberkids.com/us/search/shop-by/q/maris%202/).