Maclaren Twin Techno
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Maclaren Twin Techno

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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

4.0/5
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  • 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.

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