Maclaren Twin Techno
The Maclaren Techno Twin is a twin version of the flagship Techno XT. It is an umbrella stroller with side-by-side seats suitable for twins or siblings with a small age gap. The seats are padded and fully reclinable with a patented built-in newborn safety system, therefore suitable from birth. One or two soft carrycots can be added to the seat(s) for greater comfort of your newborn(s). The wheels with soft suspension make city walks a pleasurable experience.
After the 2016 facelift, the design of the Twin Techno is even more elegant. The hoods are now, apart from modernised sun visor, extendable and ventilated. Viewing windows with magnetic closures are placed higher. The reclining system is made simpler so it can be operated with just one hand. The foot brake, too, is simplified. The leg rest can be adjusted by lifting instead of pulling. The newer models don’t feature reflective accents anymore.
The Maclaren Techno Twin is a twin version of the flagship Techno XT. It is an umbrella stroller with side-by-side seats suitable for twins or siblings with a small age gap. The seats are padded and fully reclinable with a patented built-in newborn safety system, therefore suitable from birth. One or two soft carrycots can be added to the seat(s) for greater comfort of your newborn(s). The wheels with soft suspension make city walks a pleasurable experience.
After the 2016 facelift, the design of the Twin Techno is even more elegant. The hoods are now, apart from modernised sun visor, extendable and ventilated. Viewing windows with magnetic closures are placed higher. The reclining system is made simpler so it can be operated with just one hand. The foot brake, too, is simplified. The leg rest can be adjusted by lifting instead of pulling. The newer models don’t feature reflective accents anymore.
Maclaren Twin Techno Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Umbrella stroller (buggy), 2in1 stroller system, Double sibling stroller (side-by-side)
- Stroller weight
- 13.8 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 111 cm x 75 cm x 68 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 114 cm x 55 cm x 45 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
- 25 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, 4 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
- No
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 46 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 29 x 22 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
- 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
The 2nd Seat unit
- Full-size second seat
- Yes
- Second seat's maximum weight capacity
- 25 kg
- Recommended age range for the second seat (best to use with a child of)
- 0-36 months
- Second seat unit's reversibility
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type second seat unit
- No
- Second seat's reclining backrest
- Yes, 4 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
- 46 cm
- Second seat's width x depth of the sitting surface
- 29 x 22 cm
- Total length of the second seat unit
- 80 cm
- Second seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
- Yes
- Second seat's equipped with a bumper bar
- No
- Usable also in single-child configuration
- No
The Canopy (Hood)
- Seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
- Yes
- Extendable canopy/hood
- Yes
- The canopy/hood features a sun visor
- Yes
- Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
- No
- Height-adjustable canopy
- Yes
- 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
- Yes
- 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
- 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
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Front wheels diameter
- 15.2 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 15.2 cm
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- Yes
- Removable wheels
- Yes
- 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
- Open springs, 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
- No
- Stroller folds and/or unfolds by itself
- No
- Equipped with a carry strap/carry handle
- Yes
- Folds with both seats attached
- Yes
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- No
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 111 cm
- Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
- No
- Safety wrist strap
- Yes
The Basket
- Shopping basket
- Yes
- Large shopping basket
- No
- Basket's weight capacity
- 2 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
- Yes (without adapters)
- Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
- 71 x 33 cm
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- No,
- Foldable carrycot
- No,
- Rocking-base carrycot
- No
- Ventilatilated carrycot base (bottom ventilation system)
- No,
- Carrycot installable in the car instead of a group 0+ car seat (Auto carrycot)
- No,
- Carrycot positioned high on the frame
- 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
- Yes
- Reflective elements
- Yes
- 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
Parent reviews of the Maclaren Twin Techno
- Compactness
- Length of the canopy
- Full recline
- No way of pushing it one-handedly, when the kids are older
Maclaren Twin Techno was the obvious choice for us when looking for a double umbrella stroller for quick trips and vacations. A big advantage is the full, flat recline with even the leg rest adjustment, mainly when the children were smaller and took their nap in the stroller. Also, the long canopies are great - no need to buy any extra shades. A disadvantage, just like with the other twin buggies, is that pushing it becomes more difficult when the kids get older, and you cannot do it one-handedly.