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Recaro Lexa
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Recaro Lexa

The comfortable ultracompact
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The Recaro Lexa is a modern, high-weight-capacity & tall seat back ultra-compact stroller that is made with baby's comfort in mind. The extra-breathable design with a large mesh peek-a-boo window in the extendable sun canopy with a sun visor, the mesh seat parts, the flip-flop friendly brake, and the lie-flat two-hand recline, as well as a car seat/travel system compatibility, will make happy even parents of a smaller child. The stroller can be folded one-handedly and fits carry-on requirements. The small weight is another advantage of the Lexa. The adapters, the bumper bar, and all the accessories are, however, sold extra.

There is even a reversible version of the Lexa – the Recaro Lexa Elite similar to the Cybex Eezy S-Twist².

Recaro Lexa Features & Specifications

The Basics

Type
Pushchair (seat and chassis only), Travel system
Stroller weight
6.4 kg
Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
104 cm x 47 cm x 80 cm
Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
58 cm x 47 cm x 27 cm
Chassis material
Aluminum
Country of origin
Germany
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
22 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, 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
Yes
Extendable backrest
No
Legrest positioning
Yes, 4 positions
Extendable leg rest
No
Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
No
Footrest
Yes
Backrest height
49 cm
Width and depth of the sitting surface
31 x ? cm
Total length of the seat unit
89 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
Wipe-clean only
Safety harness type
5-point
Harness padding
Yes
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
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
Yes

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 can be purchased separately
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
14 cm
Rear wheels diameter
14 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
Open springs, Mechanical (internal spring-loaded mechanism)
Adjustable suspension softness
No
Rocking chassis
No

The Brake

Central brake system/type
Push-push pedal brake (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
104 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
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
No

The Car seat

Car seat compatible
Yes (with adapters)
Car seat sold separately
Yes
Maxi-Cosi/Cybex car seat attachment-type adapters available
Yes
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
No
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 Recaro Lexa

4.0/5
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  • light
  • wheels are amortized (with suspension)
  • it closes with one hand
  • the seat is completely reclining for beautiful naps
  • when closed it is not super small
  • the seat does not allow the child to stand completely upright
  • the canopy is short
  • the basket is small
  • bar in front to buy separately

A stroller that is lightweight and offers excellent value for money.

Your questions about the Recaro Lexa

1)

How is the starting backseat recline position, is it similar to Ergobaby Metro 95° or more layed back?

Hey, Tijana,

The LExa definitely has a backrest that is close to the Metro's, angle-wise - not completely upright but reasonably upright, I would say around 100 degrees.

.eli - 11 Mar 2023
2)

Hello. How tall is the back seat at seating position?

Hiya, Kate,

The manufacturer doesn't provide the exact measurement and I personally did not measure the seat yet. If an educated guess would help you, though, I would say, from experience and proportions of the buggy, that the seatback is about 46 to 48 cm tall. The hood is positioned quite high so even a taller toddler should fit at least up to 3 years of age.

.eli - 24 Oct 2022
3)

Hi,

What are the seat dimensions for the Recaro Lexa?

Hi, Sophia,

The manufacturer does not state the seat measurements and I was not yet able to measure this particular model, but I can make an educated guess and tell you the seat back should be about 49 cm and the whole seat surface somewhere around 88-89 cm. I would say the seat is not one of the widest, so about 30-31 cm in width should be approximately right.

.eli - 04 Sep 2022

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