Peg-Pérego Book 51 S Elite
The Peg-Pérego Book 51 Elite is a modular stroller system, consisting of the Pop Up seat and the Elite carrycot in combination with the Book 51 chassis. The name Elite is derived from the name of the carrycot and it is also corresponding with the style of the fabrics on both the carrycot and the seat. The Navetta Elite is an elegant carrycot that can also be used in the car instead of a Group 0+ car seat. The Book 51 Elite is also available as a part of the stroller system Pop Up with the foldable Navetta Pop Up carrycot and the XL with the popular carrycot/car seat hybrid Navetta XL.
The lightweight aluminum chassis is equipped with a suspension system as well as a shaped handlebar. Thanks to the wheels with suspension and 12 ball bearings, the steering is by 30% easier compared to similar strollers. The stroller can be folded one-handedly the way a book does, hence the name. The chassis is only 51 cm wide. It also features a front wheel locking mechanism located on the side, so you don’t need to bend to do so. Compared to the inferior Book 51 line, this stroller comes with a leatherette handlebar as well as the rear Soft Ride wheels featuring a tire tread, suitable for occasional all-terrain use. The bigger, all-terrain front wheels with a tire tread are also available to purchase (separately). Another advantage of this stroller is the large shopping basket with easy load system, meaning that the rear part can be folded down.
The Peg-Pérego Book 51 Elite features elegant, haute couture fabrics either in denim, melange or the designer Manri collection. The Pop Up seat can be reclined flat, including the leg rest. The hood features a strap for attaching a favorite toy. It is quite short in its basic form, but it can be extended by opening another panel, and can also be used as a follow-the-sun shield. The Peg-Pérego Book 51 Elite set is only available as the 3in1 stroller system; however, the individual components of the stroller system are also sold separately.
The Peg-Pérego Book 51 Elite is a modular stroller system, consisting of the Pop Up seat and the Elite carrycot in combination with the Book 51 chassis. The name Elite is derived from the name of the carrycot and it is also corresponding with the style of the fabrics on both the carrycot and the seat. The Navetta Elite is an elegant carrycot that can also be used in the car instead of a Group 0+ car seat. The Book 51 Elite is also available as a part of the stroller system Pop Up with the foldable Navetta Pop Up carrycot and the XL with the popular carrycot/car seat hybrid Navetta XL.
The lightweight aluminum chassis is equipped with a suspension system as well as a shaped handlebar. Thanks to the wheels with suspension and 12 ball bearings, the steering is by 30% easier compared to similar strollers. The stroller can be folded one-handedly the way a book does, hence the name. The chassis is only 51 cm wide. It also features a front wheel locking mechanism located on the side, so you don’t need to bend to do so. Compared to the inferior Book 51 line, this stroller comes with a leatherette handlebar as well as the rear Soft Ride wheels featuring a tire tread, suitable for occasional all-terrain use. The bigger, all-terrain front wheels with a tire tread are also available to purchase (separately). Another advantage of this stroller is the large shopping basket with easy load system, meaning that the rear part can be folded down.
The Peg-Pérego Book 51 Elite features elegant, haute couture fabrics either in denim, melange or the designer Manri collection. The Pop Up seat can be reclined flat, including the leg rest. The hood features a strap for attaching a favorite toy. It is quite short in its basic form, but it can be extended by opening another panel, and can also be used as a follow-the-sun shield. The Peg-Pérego Book 51 Elite set is only available as the 3in1 stroller system; however, the individual components of the stroller system are also sold separately.
Peg-Pérego Book 51 S Elite Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 11.3 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 106 cm x 51 cm x 93 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 85 cm x 51 cm x 35 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- Italy
- Only available as a stroller system
- Yes
The Seat unit
- Maximum weight capacity - seat load
- 15 kg
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 0-30 months
- Reversible seat unit
- Yes
- Easy-release memory button(s) on the seat or the carrycot
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- No
- Reclining backrest
- Yes, 3 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
- Yes, 2 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- Yes
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 48 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 33 x 20 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 88 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
- 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
- No
- Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
- Yes
- Height-adjustable canopy
- No
- Removable canopy
- Yes
- Waterproof canopy
- Yes
- UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
- No
- Ventilation integrated into the canopy
- Yes
- A pocket integrated into the canopy
- No
- 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
- Yes
- Height-adjustable bumper bar
- No
- Bumper bar features a fabric (non-wipe-clean) cover
- Yes
- Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
- No
The Wheels
- Number of wheels
- 4
- Front wheel(s) type
- Rubber-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- Rubber-coated wheels
- Front wheels diameter
- 18 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 25 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
- Yes
- 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
- Push down-lift up pedal brake
- 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)
- No
- Folds with the (forward-facing) seat attached
- Yes
- Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
- Yes
- Self-standing fold
- Yes
- Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
- Yes
- Folded stroller can be pulled behind like luggage
- Yes
- 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
- Pivoting
- Handlebar material
- Foam, Plastic
- Handlebar height
- 88-106 cm
- Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
- No
- Safety wrist strap
- Yes
The Basket
- Shopping basket
- Yes
- Large shopping basket
- Yes
- Basket's weight capacity
- 5 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
- 66 x 28 cm
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- Yes,
- Foldable carrycot
- No,
- Rocking-base carrycot
- Yes
- Ventilatilated carrycot base (bottom ventilation system)
- Yes,
- Carrycot installable in the car instead of a group 0+ car seat (Auto carrycot)
- Yes,
- Carrycot positioned high on the frame
- No
The Car seat
- Car seat compatible
- Yes (without adapters)
- Car seat sold separately
- No
- Maxi-Cosi/Cybex car seat attachment-type adapters available
- No
- Britax Römer car seat attachment-type adapters available
- No
The Accessories & Extra features
- Parent tray/organizer on the handlebar (included)
- No
- Cup holder can be attached
- Yes
- 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
- Yes
- Seat liner/insert included
- No
- Changing bag included
- Yes
- 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 Peg-Pérego Book 51 S Elite
- Easy to push - one handedly
- Practical
- Nicely collapsible
- Inclinable cot
- Certified for transport in the car
- Possibility to exchange wheels for larger ones
- Storage space
- Mobile phone pocket inside the cot
- Hanging loop for toy 😉
- Higher price
It is easy to steer. Practical, smart, easily foldable, adjustable recline in the cot - we used it during reflux, plus good storage space. Great satisfaction, we would buy it again 🙂👍
- large bassinet
- washable parts
- lightweight
- sturdy
- well manoeuvrable
- wheels can handle even the toughest terrain
- the baby is not lying in the egg, which is part of this 3 in 1 system, but it is almost sitting completely - an unnatural position for a baby
- after a year and a half, the construction loosened and the parts started to squeak (it didn't stop even after tightening what was loose and then lubricating it)
It was a great stroller, but after a year and a half it completely "loosened up". It squeaks, the frame got loose and all the joints have a sort of slack. After a complaint, which of course was not acknowledged, we were told that it was not a defect and it happens to everyone - just the rivets come loose and it can't be fixed. If it hadn't started squeaking so much, I wouldn't have any complaints about it.
- One-handed manoeuvrability
- Folding and storage
- Locking of the wheels on the frame
- Soft wheels
- Machine washable
- Leather child belly bar and handlebar
- Sufficient zip-open canopy
- Compatibility
- Colours and materials - quality
- Legs can't be set completely straight
- The basket under the buggy fades from black to brown after a while
- The cup holder tips over
So far the best Peg-Perego Book I've had.