Micralite ProFold
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Micralite ProFold

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The Micralite ProFold is an ultra-compact travel stroller with a stylish design and a true one-hand fold, fitting in the overhead compartment as cabin luggage on a plane when it's folded. Apart from the cool look achieved by combining different fabric types and colors, it features an included reversible seat liner and an integrated fabric part underneath the leg rest that acts partially like the protection a bassinet would offer to a smaller baby. Also, there's a rather elaborate suspension system built in the wheels, which is another unique feature rarely seen in ultracompacts.

The forward-facing seat reclines fully - up to a lie-flat, and it also sports an extendable, waterproof canopy with a ventilation mesh part. As the ProFold is a very lightweight, very compact pushchair, it is best to use from the time the baby is already a few months old. You'll also get a carry strap and a rain cover with your ProFold buggy. It is not compatible with a car seat.

Micralite ProFold Features & Specifications

The Basics

Type
Pushchair (seat and chassis only)
Stroller weight
7 kg
Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
105 cm x 59 cm x 89 cm
Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
51 cm x 44 cm x 24 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
15 kg
Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
3-36 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
Yes, 2 positions
Extendable leg rest
No
Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
No
Footrest
Yes
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
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
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
13.5 cm
Rear wheels diameter
14.5 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), Open springs
Adjustable suspension softness
No
Rocking chassis
No

The Brake

Central brake system/type
One-step rocker pedal (flip-flop friendly)
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)
Yes
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
Yes
Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
No

The Handlebar

Handle height adjustment
No
Handlebar material
Leatherette (PU/eco-leather)
Handlebar height
105 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
Yes
Mosquito net included
No
Leg cover (apron) included with the seat unit
No
Seat liner/insert included
Yes
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 Micralite ProFold

4.0/5
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  • Lightweight
  • Easy to steer
  • Good sized basket for small pushchair
  • Looks good
  • Hood covers child well
  • Useful storage pocket on the hood
  • comfy enough for sleeping in
  • Fits well on the bus with other prams
  • We like it!
  • Raincover is small so a bit fiddly to fit and we can't get it to fully cover the footmuff so bought a generic one
  • 5 foot 8ish probably the tallest you can be without sometimes kicking the break on and off as you walk
  • Handlebar is thinner to hold than our main pram which makes it feel slightly less sturdy, though I think this is psychological more than anything!
  • When folded and standing it rests on the handlebar, not sure how this will wear over time
  • Recline toggle a little stiff

Lightweight, easy to fold, sturdy enough for most everyday town usage. Pleased with the purchase.

Your questions about the Micralite ProFold

1)

Hi,

Is this stroller suitable from newborn without an extra piece?

Hi, Moana,

You theoretically could use this with a newborn baby as it reclines fully enough, however it is a simple, a bit rattl stroller and without a soft insert cot or at least a better footmuff, the baby wil be very exposed. I personally would not use it with a newborn baby, at least not as the only stroller (you could have it as a second, travel stroller for occasional use from birth).

.eli - 14 Dec 2022
2)

How do you adjust the straps to attach the footmuff?
Thanks!

Hiya, Lia!

This depends more on the footmuff you own (or plan to purchase) than on this model. I mean, the harness is rather straightforward, pretty simple – you need to retread, so pull out the straps, tread each through the cosytoes' hole for each strap, and tread back into the seatback. There are also footmuffs with two larger hole sand velcro that do not require retreading, they'll simply "hug" the straps and close around those (e.g., newer Lodger Bunkers, Elodie Details, etc.).

So, again, depending on the foomuff you own, you either need to pull the straps out, through the footmuff, and in again, OR you only need to attach the footmuff around the straps without the need for retreading.

.eli - 12 Dec 2021
3)

Hi, can this stroller fit in the overhead bin of a regular international airplane? Thank you!

Hello,

The folded dimensions of the ProFold stroller are 51 cm x 44 cm x 24 cm which is, yes, pretty much cabin-size-friendly. So yes, it should fit the overhead compartment as a carry-on - but it is always advisable to check the exact limitations of your airline to see if these meet their hand luggage dimensions requirement. Each airline has this set a little bit differently, you know.

.eli - 19 Jul 2021

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