Jané Kendo
The Jané Kendo is a modern urban stroller with features all-terrain features, released for 2019. Thanks to the small and agile wheels with distinctive tire profile and suspension, the Kendo can handle even a bumpy off-road while being lightweight and compact folding to fit also the small car boots.
The fully reversible seat unit can be reclined deep enough even for the children that cannot sit independently yet. It features breathable fabrics, extended UV hood that is water and wind resistant, and a practical back pocket. To create a full-featured stroller system suitable from birth, the carrycot Micro, the carrycot Matrix Light 2 or a car seat can be added. Without the need to use adapters, you can attach Jané, but also Concord or Be Cool carrycots, car seats or seats equipped with the Pro-Fix attachment system.
The Jané Kendo is a modern urban stroller with features all-terrain features, released for 2019. Thanks to the small and agile wheels with distinctive tire profile and suspension, the Kendo can handle even a bumpy off-road while being lightweight and compact folding to fit also the small car boots.
The fully reversible seat unit can be reclined deep enough even for the children that cannot sit independently yet. It features breathable fabrics, extended UV hood that is water and wind resistant, and a practical back pocket. To create a full-featured stroller system suitable from birth, the carrycot Micro, the carrycot Matrix Light 2 or a car seat can be added. Without the need to use adapters, you can attach Jané, but also Concord or Be Cool carrycots, car seats or seats equipped with the Pro-Fix attachment system.
Jané Kendo Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 10.6 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 103 cm x 59.5 cm x 97 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 69 cm x 59.5 cm x 36 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- Spain
The Seat unit
- Maximum weight capacity - seat load
- 15 kg
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 0-30 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, 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
- Yes
- Extendable backrest
- No
- Legrest positioning
- Yes, 3 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 44 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 32 x 27 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 90 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
- 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
- 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 can be purchased separately
- Yes
- 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
- 18 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 22 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
- Flat (compact) fold
- 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
- No
- Self-standing fold
- No
- Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
- No
- 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
- Telescopic
- Handlebar material
- Leatherette (PU/eco-leather)
- Handlebar height
- 89-103 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 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)
- Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
- 72 x 31 cm (Micro, 66x30 Matrix)
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- Yes, Matrix
- Foldable carrycot
- Yes, Micro
- Rocking-base carrycot
- No
- Ventilatilated carrycot base (bottom ventilation system)
- Yes, Matrix
- Carrycot installable in the car instead of a group 0+ car seat (Auto carrycot)
- Yes, Matrix
- Carrycot positioned high on the frame
- No
The Car seat
- Car seat compatible
- Yes (without adapters), Yes (with adapters)
- Car seat sold separately
- No
- 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
- Yes
- Changing bag included
- Yes
- 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 Jané Kendo
- Small after folding
- Quiet wheels
- Tire profile - and the fact that no stones get in the wheels
- Sturdiness
- Design
- Long bassinet space
- Spacious seat unit
- An easy click-on mechanism for the seat/bassinet/car seat
- No real suspension
- Not for bad terrain
- 'Hard' ride feeling
- Not great for one-hand pushing
- Hard to get up curbs
- More steps needed to fold it
- Bad bassinet bumper bar design
- The canopy of the bassinet doesn't hold in place after being unzipped open
- Mesh in the extending part of the seat canopy
- Heavy car seat
I have a lot of good experiences with the Jane brand - I tried all their models I think, but the Kendo made me a bit disappointed 😞 It's a good-looking, 'designer' urban stroller with pretty much no suspension, and even though the tire profile seems to be all-terrain, it is not good for any off-road rides.
The wheels have their good side, of course - they don't rattle nor squeak in any way; the chassis is sturdy and doesn't shake at all, and the fold is simple and compact. It fits our small boot (Seat Ibiza) even with the carrycot. The Micro carrycot is also foldable if you need an even smaller package. The chassis may be small, but it's actually quite heavy. The basket is large, sturdy, and high enough, no scratching it on the floor. The brake is operated easily, no problems there. The curb popping is not the greatest, probably because of the weak suspension, and it doesn't push that well with one hand.
The carrycot size is good, and it will last up to the baby's 6 months for sure. I don't like the fact, however, that the bumper bar there can't be fully removed - it only opens on one side, which I mind - it's not very practical.
The seat unit is reversible and rather spacious, but it's not the best push when there's a bigger toddler in it. The canopy extends, but the mesh-only extension panel makes this feature unusable in winter. The fold with the seat unit is not that compact, but it's still OK, comparable to other stroller systems.
The car seat didn't fit in my car with its Isofix base, and my belt wasn't long enough to secure it with it - so we didn't use it. It's quite heavy (compared to our other - Peg-Perego Primo Viaggio SL).
For me, the stroller (mainly the chassis itself) has more cons than pros, which is why I would probably go for a Jane Muum or a Jane Rider instead.
I really like its weight, foldability, and compactness, and also design. The small chassis with hard-working wheels is a great idea, and the suspension is there. However, I am not so sure about why the chassis got a bit wobbly after being used a few times in a bit rougher conditions (worse, country terrain, or walking in nature). I asked the shop where we bought it, and they said it's a normal thing. I don't like it so much, and I'd love it if the chassis was sturdier - this just makes me a bit nervous.
Other than that, I must say it's a functional hybrid model which drives very nice almost everywhere - and the fabrics are great as well.