Gesslein S8 Buggy
The Gesslein S8 is an ultra-light stroller with a compact fold. Rather unusually for its category, the telescopic handlebar can be adjusted from the very low to the very high position to suit virtually everyone. The non-reversible seat can be reclined sufficiently even for smaller babies. The reclined seat is well-ventilated thanks to the mesh side panels. This makes the S8 a great travel companion and a stroller suitable for hot summer days when your bulky stroller system seems unnecessary.
The Gesslein S8 is an ultra-light stroller with a compact fold. Rather unusually for its category, the telescopic handlebar can be adjusted from the very low to the very high position to suit virtually everyone. The non-reversible seat can be reclined sufficiently even for smaller babies. The reclined seat is well-ventilated thanks to the mesh side panels. This makes the S8 a great travel companion and a stroller suitable for hot summer days when your bulky stroller system seems unnecessary.
Gesslein S8 Buggy Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only)
- Stroller weight
- 6 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 115 cm x 52 cm x ?
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 70 cm x 52 cm x 35 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)
- 4-36 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
- 49 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 32 x 20 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 88 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
- No
- 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
- No
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 10 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 10 cm
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- Yes
- All wheels are double wheels
- No
- Number of double wheels
- 2
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
- No
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- Telescopic
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 56-115 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
- 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
- No
The Accessories & Extra features
- Parent tray/organizer on the handlebar (included)
- No
- Cup holder can be attached
- No
- 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 S8 Buggy
- price - we bought it on sale
- lightweight, compact
- ventilated sides
- quality doesn't feel up to my expectations
- canopy is too short
- rear doubled wheels make the brake access difficult, and I sometimes kick them
I expected more from such a quality brand as Gesslein is. The foam handlebar 🤨 And the frame itself is kind of weak, but yeah, it's a small compact pushchair. I must say I don't like the hood, it's too short, and the leg rest/backrest could also be longer. It looks nice but doesn't feel so long lasting.
- value for money
- almost lie-flat
- padded seat
- a tall-enough handle, even if not adjustable
- short hood
- not an upright seat
The hood is thin and on the shorter side, which is a downside. The low weight and the compact size, along with the nice price and the nice seat padding, are pluses for sure. To take on trips or to keep in the car, I recommend it - it does its job.