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Maclaren Volo
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Maclaren Volo

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The Maclaren Volo is an ultralight umbrella stroller with a removable, washable mesh sling seat, ideal for life on the go. Its lack of a recline feature as well as a leg rest, along with a high weight capacity make it suitable for short trips and for an older child. The wheels with soft suspension perform great on less demanding surfaces and contribute to Volo’s manoeuvrability and smooth ride. Since 2016, the Volo has an improved hood with an extra panel with ventilation, however, it has no reflective accents anymore.

Together with Maclaren Mark II, the Maclaren Volo is one of the world’s lightest umbrella stroller. A higher model with improved, padded backrest and the possibility of a slight recline is the Maclaren Globetrotter.

The Volo is usually available in light colours, it was also released in various special editions belonging to Maclaren Objects of Design. The Ace is inspired by the Grand Slam tournaments and comes with an engraved metal plaque. The colour scheme of the Ace is predominantly white with contrasting royal blue details and subtle yellow patterns of tennis imagery. The perforated white leather handles and yellow terry cloth seat liner make this stroller even more unusual. Available is also the colourful Dylan’s Candy Bar edition, the Wing Knit edition with a lighter woven seat, the Neon edition with distinctive fluorescent hues and the B-01 special edition - a contribution to Maclaren’s 50th anniversary and the world’s first umbrella stroller.

Maclaren Volo Features & Specifications

The Basics

Type
Umbrella stroller (buggy)
Stroller weight
4.6 kg
Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
104 cm x 48 cm x 103 cm
Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
103 cm x 35 cm x 22 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

Maximum weight capacity - seat load
25 kg
Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
9-36 months
Reversible seat unit
No
L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
No
Reclining backrest
No
Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
n/a
One-hand backrest recline system
n/a
Extendable backrest
No
Legrest positioning
No
Extendable leg rest
No
Footrest
Yes
Backrest height
46 cm
Width and depth of the sitting surface
33 x 23 cm
Total length of the seat unit
69 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
No
Height-adjustable harness belts
Yes
Ventilation integrated into the seat
Yes
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
Yes
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
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
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
4
Front wheel(s) type
EVA foam-coated wheels
Rear wheels type
EVA foam-coated wheels
Front wheels diameter
11.4 cm
Rear wheels diameter
11.4 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
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
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

The Handlebar

Handle height adjustment
No
Handlebar material
Foam
Handlebar height
104 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
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
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 Volo

4.0/5
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parents say thx^^
  • easy folding
  • super lightweight
  • after blocking the rear wheels, the front ones still move to the sides
  • when I hang my backpack over the handlebars and my child is not sitting in the buggy, it flips over backward

A perfect spare buggy that you can fold in three seconds. Were using it from my DDs two years approximately.

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