Gesslein S1
The Gesslein S1 is a dynamic, easily maneuvrable umbrella stroller. It is a successor of the Gesslein Swift, it is therefore also known as S1 Swift. There are a few significant improvements on the S1. The backrest can be fully reclined, the leg rest can be lifted up as well. The hood of the S1 is prolonged. The plastic see-through panels on the sides of the hood disappeared, and the peek-a-boo window can be closed now. The stroller is a great companion for urban walks or travels due to its low weight, compact fold and the possibility to attach a car seat.
The Gesslein S1 is a dynamic, easily maneuvrable umbrella stroller. It is a successor of the Gesslein Swift, it is therefore also known as S1 Swift. There are a few significant improvements on the S1. The backrest can be fully reclined, the leg rest can be lifted up as well. The hood of the S1 is prolonged. The plastic see-through panels on the sides of the hood disappeared, and the peek-a-boo window can be closed now. The stroller is a great companion for urban walks or travels due to its low weight, compact fold and the possibility to attach a car seat.
Gesslein S1 Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Umbrella stroller (buggy), 2in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 7 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 101 cm x 54 cm x ?
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 99 cm x 35 cm x 27 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
- 20 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, 2 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- No
- Backrest height
- 47 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 34 x ? 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
- Yes
- The canopy/hood features a sun visor
- No
- Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
- No
- Height-adjustable canopy
- No
- Removable canopy
- Yes
- Waterproof canopy
- Yes
- 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
- 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
- Yes
- Bumper bar features a fabric (non-wipe-clean) cover
- 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 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 15 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
- Push down-lift up pedal brake
- Deceleration handbrake
- No,
The Fold
- Folding system
- Umbrella-style
- One-hand fold
- No
- 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
- n/a
- Self-standing fold
- No
- 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
- No
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- No
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 101 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
- 4 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
- Yes
- Reflective elements
- Yes
- 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
Parent reviews of the Gesslein S1
- Compact
- Spacious
- Large basket
A great buggy, I was very happy with it.
- single wheels
- high load capacity
- sturdy chassis
- hard leg rest (not just fabric)
- sufficient backrest length
- deep basket
- when folded, it is one of the shorter umbrella strollers
- brake
- lower handlebar
I chose this buggy mainly because of the price (it was discounted), and I am pleasantly surprised. I bought it as our last buggy for occasional use.
Despite two separate handlebars, it can be easily pushed with one hand as the chassis is sturdy and the handles are bent inwards. I am 173 cm, and sometimes when I am in a hurry, I kick the chassis. Even though the wheels are smaller in size, they are not doubled, so they do not rattle and pass also through uneven terrain. The suspension is weak, as with other similar buggies. It is easy to push even with a 17 kg child. The wheels' material is harder, stones can sometimes get stuch inside. I struggle a little bit with the brake, as sometimes it does not work at the first try.
The backrest is long enough, even for taller kids. Even my 4-year old (115 cm) has 1 cm space between his head and the canopy 🙂 The leg rest is strong and longer than in other buggies. The backrest can be reclined to an almost lay-flat position. The canopy can be enlarged and as such, sufficient even during the summer. Many parents will also appreciate that it has a peek-a-boo window. The fabric is typical for the Gesslein, a beautiful vibrant color. A big plus is a shopping basket that is surprisingly large and easily accessible.
Overall, I rate this buggy for its quality, sturdiness, and maneuverability, high - I'd give it 5*.