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Mothercare Ride
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Mothercare Ride

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Mothercare Ride Features & Specifications

The Basics

Type
Pushchair (seat and chassis only)
Stroller weight
7.3 kg
Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
102 cm x 47 cm x ?
Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
50 cm x 47 cm x 27 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)
3-24 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
No
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
No
The canopy/hood features a sun visor
Yes
Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
No
Height-adjustable canopy
No
Removable canopy
Yes
Waterproof canopy
No
UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
No
Ventilation integrated into the canopy
No
A pocket integrated into the canopy
No
Peek-a-boo viewing window present on the canopy
No
Reinforcing side clasps present on the canopy
No

The Bumper bar

Bumper bar
No
Bumper bar can be purchased separately
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
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
Rear
Suspension type
Mechanical (internal spring-loaded mechanism)
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
Foam
Handlebar height
102 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
Yes

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
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 Mothercare Ride

3.2/5
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  • affordable
  • looks nice
  • light
  • not very roomy
  • not reversible
  • no head rest
  • no footrest - just a bar that's not too comfortable
  • no belly bar or a tray

The quality is OK for the price. The seat is better for smaller babies - it is not too roomy for larger toddlers. I am unhappy about the footrest that is not realy there - just a rounded bar that's not too supportive of a larger child's feet.

  • lightweight
  • compact
  • simple
  • not much suspension

Lightweight & compact, good for travel and shop use. It won't fit the plane carry-on requirements, though. If not too demanding, this is a reasonable choice for a second pushchair/buggy.

Your questions about the Mothercare Ride

1)

Hi there,

We have the Mothercare Ride and it suddenly won’t collapse. The mechanism seems to fail on one side.

Hello!

I will probably disappoint you here but that is an internal problem that you won't be able to resolve y yourself unless you have a mechanic that did this already at home. It is a result of a weak internal mechanism and this disbalance is very difficult to impossible to repair even after opening the joint... The truth is, this often happens with cheaper pushchairs, mainly if they were subjected to strain either from a higher weight of the child/load, or rough terrain conditions, or simply from regular folding (but it also happens with some of the Cybex ones).

I think you should definitely try to lubricate the joint after cleaning your stroller - read more about cleaning and maintenance here, even for the future - maybe the damaged dislocated mechanism will loosen a bit for some time... but don't put much hope in this, it's just a last resort...

So there's not much advice I can give you here except - try to contact customer service, they might be willing to replace your damaged piece... use it only in the opened state and don't try to fold it anymore... or think about a new buggy. I am sorry and I wish to help you more but this is an honest answer - I wouldn't be able to do much with this even if I had it here with me to repair it]]...

Please do try and help other parents by
and your experience with it, it will take you one to two minutes and will help many...

.eli - 23 Sep 2021
2)

My rear wheel is off my stroller; how do I put it back on, please?

Hello,

You simply need to push it back in so that it clicks. If it doesn't hold, something is wrong/possibly broken. Contact the seller in that case - and ask about how/where to service your pushchair (or claim your warranty, if it's still covered).

.eli - 17 Apr 2021

This is your place to ask us a (quick) question about the Mothercare Ride