Joie Evalite Duo
The Joie Evalite Duo is an ultra-light tandem stroller featuring two non-reversible seats, one in front of the other. The rear seat is suitable from birth as it can be reclined fully and offers a possibility to add a car seat. The front seat only allows for a slight recline and does not accommodate a carrycot nor a car seat. It is, therefore, suitable for an older child already able to sit up independently. The Evalite Duo is destined for less challenging city strolls with two children with a small age gap.
The Joie Evalite Duo is an ultra-light tandem stroller featuring two non-reversible seats, one in front of the other. The rear seat is suitable from birth as it can be reclined fully and offers a possibility to add a car seat. The front seat only allows for a slight recline and does not accommodate a carrycot nor a car seat. It is, therefore, suitable for an older child already able to sit up independently. The Evalite Duo is destined for less challenging city strolls with two children with a small age gap.
Joie Evalite Duo Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, Double sibling stroller (tandem)
- Stroller weight
- 10.5 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 102.8 cm x 57.5 cm x 121.5 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 97.2 cm x 57.5 cm x 39.9 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- UK
- Stroller available as a pushchair (seat unit configuration) only; newborn accessories (like a carrycot) need to be purchased separately
- Yes
The Seat unit
- First seat's maximum weight capacity
- 15 kg
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 0-24 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
- No
- Extendable leg rest
- Yes
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- No
- 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
- No
- Seat fabrics cleaning
- Wipe-clean only
- Safety harness type
- 5-point
- Harness padding
- No
- Height-adjustable harness belts
- Yes
- Ventilation integrated into the seat
- No
The 2nd Seat unit
- Full-size second seat
- No
- Second seat's maximum weight capacity
- 15 kg
- Recommended age range for the second seat (best to use with a child of)
- 9-24 months
- Second seat unit's reversibility
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type second seat unit
- No
- Second seat's reclining backrest
- No
- Full-recline second seat's backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
- No
- Second seat's backrest recline type
- Rear-located recline mechanism (e.g., lever-operated)
- Second seat features a one-handed backrest recline
- Yes
- Second seat features a leg rest
- Yes
- Second seat features a footrest
- No
- Second seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
- Yes
- Second seat's equipped with a bumper bar
- Yes
- Usable also in single-child configuration
- No
The Canopy (Hood)
- Seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
- Yes
- Extendable canopy/hood
- No
- The canopy/hood features a sun visor
- Yes
- Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
- No
- Height-adjustable canopy
- No
- Removable canopy
- Yes
- Waterproof canopy
- Yes
- UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
- 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
- Yes
- Bumper bar type (style)
- Bar
- Removable bumper bar
- Yes
- Gate-opening (swing-away) bumper bar
- No
- 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
- 16 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 25 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
- 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
- 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
- No
- Folds with both seats attached
- Yes
- Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
- No
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- No
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 102.8 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
- 4.5 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
- Yes (without adapters)
- Car seat sold separately
- Yes
- Maxi-Cosi/Cybex car seat attachment-type adapters available
- No
- Britax Römer car seat attachment-type adapters available
- No
- Two car seats at the same time compatibility
- 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
Best Deals for Joie Evalite Duo
Parent reviews of the Joie Evalite Duo
- Both kids together, not one under the other
- The stroller is light and very easy to handle, even with one hand
- The older one can climb up and down by herself (down with a bit of help)
- The harnesses can be unzipped with one click
- Convenient brake
- A little bit of occasional squeaking
- Occasionally the brake gets stuck
- Older daughter is a bit cramped with her autumn jacket and footmuff - but she's really big for her age
- The seat could be more reclining for the older child
- Rear canopy doesn't completely cover the sides
Except for a few minor things, I am very satisfied and probably wouldn't change it.
- Slim, can fit through doors
- Not much basket space
- Back seat doesn't completely sit up so the child is always slanted
- If the front person is sleeping they will be almost on top of the back person
- No space
It is good for young up to a year old - then I would look for something better.
Your questions about the Joie Evalite Duo
Would it be possible to attach a buggy board to this stroller? Also could you get adapters so that a maxi cosi car seat clips in?
Hi there,
Unfortunately, I won't make you too happy. This stroller only works with a dedicated Joie car seat that clips on the bumper bar, and there are no adapters (nor space for them) available, so it won't work with a Maxi-Cosi car seat.
About a buggy board, in theory, it can be attached. the very limited space between the end of the seat (canopy) and the handlebar (meaning a very awkward standing angle for the child on the board), and the already longer chassis with seats for two kids will be VERY cumbersome with a buggy board,the steering will become hell as the center of gravity will be off plus you won't have much space to comfortably hold the handle nor much space for your steps - so I would suggest against using a buggy board on this, especially if there not only smooth new sidewalks but also bumps and curbs around you.
Are Joie Evalite Duo suitable to travel with on a plane?
We will be travelling a far distance and have multiple kids. I would like to use the buggy to keep everyone together but I can't see anywhere on the buggy if it is allowed by the airport. We will be travelling from Dublin to South Africa. Layover most likely in Dubai.
Any advice please.
Hello, Marjole,
It definitely is possible, but it's not totally comfortable – it's a bulky model, and you will, most probably, need to check it in. There are some airlines that do allow baby luggage (that you take up until the plane, then is taken over by the stewrdsň, but this depends on the airline and also on the age of the child(ren).
Otherwise, the checking it in is your only option - nad it is possible, however, sometimes, the handling can get a stroller scratched or even damaged. This is not a rule, just does happen from time to time. Which is where the trend of tiny travel strollers came - people wanted the strollers with them.
Ideal is to check your options with the airline(s) of your choice, and be ready to have to check it in.
Ho I've recently got a Joie Evalite Duo second hand. I've brought it home to wash the seats however i can't remember how I disassembled the fabric from the back seat and now it won't stay sitting up it only lays flat. I was hoping to find a more instructive manual that might show me how to do this. If u have any suggestions or knowledge of how I can do this I would be most grateful. Many thanks.
Hey, Donya,
Unfortunately, I don't. I often suggest people to take pictures or better yet, make a footage of what they did as this problems occurs very often, not knowing how to put it back, I am sorry. Try, perhaps, the Joie customer service, perhaps they have something internal.