Koelstra Simba Twin T4
The Koelstra Simba T4 Twin is a double version of the Simba T4. Just like the single version, the Simba T4 Twin also features a minimalistic, functional design. Six double wheels with suspension are best for less demanding surfaces. Seat units can be individually reclined, the deep recline combined with a newborn insert being sufficient even for newborns. At the same time, the seats are spacious enough even for bigger children. Therefore, this umbrella stroller is suitable for twins as well as siblings with a small age gap. Bumper bars don’t come with the stroller, but it is possible to buy them separately. Many other accessories are also available, including footmuffs, seat liners or a carry bag. The Simba T4 Twin was also released in a special jeans-inspired edition Denim Black, featuring a leatherette-covered handlebar as well as bumper bars.
The Koelstra Simba T4 Twin is a double version of the Simba T4. Just like the single version, the Simba T4 Twin also features a minimalistic, functional design. Six double wheels with suspension are best for less demanding surfaces. Seat units can be individually reclined, the deep recline combined with a newborn insert being sufficient even for newborns. At the same time, the seats are spacious enough even for bigger children. Therefore, this umbrella stroller is suitable for twins as well as siblings with a small age gap. Bumper bars don’t come with the stroller, but it is possible to buy them separately. Many other accessories are also available, including footmuffs, seat liners or a carry bag. The Simba T4 Twin was also released in a special jeans-inspired edition Denim Black, featuring a leatherette-covered handlebar as well as bumper bars.
Koelstra Simba Twin T4 Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Umbrella stroller (buggy), Double sibling stroller (side-by-side)
- Stroller weight
- 13.2 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 109 cm x 73 cm x 76 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 106 cm x 45 cm x 22 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum, Steel
- Country of origin
- Netherlands
- 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
- 18 kg
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 0-42 months
- Reversible seat unit
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- No
- Reclining backrest
- Yes, 5 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, 2 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 50 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 30 x 20 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 80 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
- No
- Seat fabrics cleaning
- Wipe-clean only
- Safety harness type
- 5-point
- Harness padding
- Yes
- Height-adjustable harness belts
- Yes
- Ventilation integrated into the seat
- No
The 2nd Seat unit
- Full-size second seat
- Yes
- Second seat's maximum weight capacity
- 18 kg
- Recommended age range for the second seat (best to use with a child of)
- 0-42 months
- Second seat unit's reversibility
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type second seat unit
- No
- Second seat's reclining backrest
- Yes, 5 positions
- Full-recline second seat's backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
- Yes
- 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
- Yes
- Second seat unit's backrest height
- 48 cm
- Second seat's width x depth of the sitting surface
- ? x 20 cm
- Total length of the second seat unit
- 80 cm
- Second seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
- 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
- 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
- No
- Reinforcing side clasps present on the canopy
- Yes
The Bumper bar
- Bumper bar
- No
- Bumper bar can be purchased separately
- Yes
- Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
- No
The Wheels
- Number of wheels
- 6
- Front wheel(s) type
- Rubber-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- Rubber-coated wheels
- Front wheels diameter
- 15 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 15 cm
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- Yes
- Removable wheels
- No
- All wheels are double wheels
- Yes
- 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
- Yes
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- No
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 109 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
- n/a
- 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
- No
- 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 Koelstra Simba Twin T4
Your questions about the Koelstra Simba Twin T4
Hi,
I'd like to know if this is really suitable for a newborn. With baby no2 about to arrive any day, I'm a bit nervous about not using a bassinet, but double strollers with bassinets are twice the price. Although it says it fully reclines, would you recommend this?
Hello, CC,
Actually, for a full-featured use with a newborn, I would probably not recommend this one. It is on the simple side, quite basic, and not so sturdy, not with much suspension nor padding. For occasional use with a baby, ideally with a cocoon insert of a soft cot, it could work, but I personally would start using this fully from at least 6 months of age.
Check the Valco Snap Duo for a simpler, lighter model that could work OK with a newborn (you can get a universal or Valco Baby soft cot and insert into the reclined seat).