Silver Cross Dune
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The Silver Cross Dune is a May 2022 release of a single urban reversible pushchair with the possibility of a full-featured 2in1 or 3in1 stroller system. Silver Cross actually presents it as a 5in1 as there are optional accessories such as a soft insert cot called "Newborn Pod" usable right in the seat, and a ride-on board available (there's more, e.g. a luxury backpack-style changing bag to buy separately if you want such).
The compact Silver Cross Dune stroller frame features an individual wheel suspension, though the size of the wheels and a bit rigid frame and suspension of Silver Cross strollers overall make it ideal for manicured surfaces mostly. The from-birth "First Bed Folding Carrycot" is a regular folding carrycot with a double sun visor and enough ventilation to allow overnight sleeping. Apart from this bassinet, you can attach a car seat with adapters (either Silver Cross or a Maxi-Cosi/Cybex type of adaptors are available) to create a car-friendly travel system (officially compatible with these car seats: Clek Liing; Cybex, and Maxi-Cosi car seats - all, including the Mico 30, Mico Max & Coral XP; Nuna Pipa, Pipa Lite, Pipa Lite LX and Pipa RX).
The seat unit of the Dune is reversible, so you can click it on parent-facing or street-facing as needed. The seat has a canopy that includes an extension, a double sun visor, and even a hidden integrated sunshade called "Sun Sail" that will cover pretty much the whole child even in lie-flat mode. Dune also boasts a "Genius harness system" that stays open and features a magnetic buckle for easy harnessing the child in. A lot of padding and luxury-looking recycled/sustainable fabrics are some of the reasons for the luxury look of the pram as well as the high price of this city model.
For those loving the Dune design and features but needing something more all-terrain, Silver Cross also released the more multi-terrain Silver Cross Reef.
The Silver Cross Dune is a May 2022 release of a single urban reversible pushchair with the possibility of a full-featured 2in1 or 3in1 stroller system. Silver Cross actually presents it as a 5in1 as there are optional accessories such as a soft insert cot called "Newborn Pod" usable right in the seat, and a ride-on board available (there's more, e.g. a luxury backpack-style changing bag to buy separately if you want such).
The compact Silver Cross Dune stroller frame features an individual wheel suspension, though the size of the wheels and a bit rigid frame and suspension of Silver Cross strollers overall make it ideal for manicured surfaces mostly. The from-birth "First Bed Folding Carrycot" is a regular folding carrycot with a double sun visor and enough ventilation to allow overnight sleeping. Apart from this bassinet, you can attach a car seat with adapters (either Silver Cross or a Maxi-Cosi/Cybex type of adaptors are available) to create a car-friendly travel system (officially compatible with these car seats: Clek Liing; Cybex, and Maxi-Cosi car seats - all, including the Mico 30, Mico Max & Coral XP; Nuna Pipa, Pipa Lite, Pipa Lite LX and Pipa RX).
The seat unit of the Dune is reversible, so you can click it on parent-facing or street-facing as needed. The seat has a canopy that includes an extension, a double sun visor, and even a hidden integrated sunshade called "Sun Sail" that will cover pretty much the whole child even in lie-flat mode. Dune also boasts a "Genius harness system" that stays open and features a magnetic buckle for easy harnessing the child in. A lot of padding and luxury-looking recycled/sustainable fabrics are some of the reasons for the luxury look of the pram as well as the high price of this city model.
For those loving the Dune design and features but needing something more all-terrain, Silver Cross also released the more multi-terrain Silver Cross Reef.
Silver Cross Dune Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 11.5 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 108 cm x 58.5 cm x 76.5 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 68.5 cm x 58.5 cm x 37 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- UK
The Seat unit
- Maximum weight capacity - seat load
- 22 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)
- No
- Backrest recline type
- Rear-located recline mechanism (e.g., lever-operated)
- One-hand backrest recline system
- Yes
- Extendable backrest
- No
- Legrest positioning
- Yes, 3 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- Yes
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 50 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- ? x 20 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 85 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- No
- 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
- 16.5 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 20 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
- Adjustable suspension softness
- No
- Rocking chassis
- No
The Brake
- Central brake system/type
- One-step rocker pedal (flip-flop friendly)
- Deceleration handbrake
- Yes,
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
- Yes
- 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
- No
- Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
- No
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- Telescopic
- Handlebar material
- Leatherette (PU/eco-leather)
- Handlebar height
- 92.5-108 cm
- Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
- No
- Safety wrist strap
- No
The Basket
- Shopping basket
- Yes
- Large shopping basket
- Yes
- Basket's weight capacity
- 4.5 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
- 70 x 31 cm
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- No,
- Foldable carrycot
- Yes,
- Rocking-base carrycot
- No
- Ventilatilated carrycot base (bottom ventilation system)
- No,
- Carrycot installable in the car instead of a group 0+ car seat (Auto carrycot)
- No,
- Carrycot positioned high on the frame
- No
The Car seat
- Car seat compatible
- Yes (with adapters)
- Car seat sold separately
- Yes
- 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
- No
- 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 Silver Cross Dune
- Look the all black colour way
- Good space underneath pram
- Easy to put up and down
- Foldable bassinet.
- The wheels are small
Not enjoying this pram at all. Doesn't compare to the old Wayfarer. The wheels are small and I struggle to go over something as insignificant as a hose pipe let alone a curb. Used it 4 times and looking to sell. Will try the Reef with slightly bigger wheels!
- Design
- Sun sail – shading fabric
- No-maintenance wheels covered in rubber
- Padding, especially for smaller babies
- Two bassinet options, an insert one and a folding one
- Suspension is not so bad for an urban model
- Compact enough for a full featured pushchair that reverses
- Basket access
- Tall, telescoping push bar
- Luxury details
- Price is high
- Weight is high
- Carrycot size - 70 cm internal measurement will last you 4 months AT THE MAXIMUM
- It is more compact when the seat is parent-faces before folding, but you actually use a world-facing setup more
- Wheels are not the quietest
- Short leg rest
- The seat will last you 2 to three years maximum, depending on how large is your child - no way to put a 22kg (4-5 years old) child in there
- No accessories in such a high price
- No colorful options
The price is way too high for such a limited-use stroller. I checked it out thoroughly as I was considering it, but I must say it is not my winner. It looks great but it is not as practical as it is good-looking.
More in pros and cons.
The textiles and the padding are gorgeous. The harness is easy to do. The pillow insert for under the head seems awesome but I see it as impractical a bit, mainly when you want to use a seat liner or your child is not large enough to actually have its head on the pillow. A nice stroller indeed, but not much for terrain. And what actually surprised me is the weight - it weighs much more than the Cybex Mios or the Bugaboo Bee.
Your questions about the Silver Cross Dune
We have silver cross dune pram and I tried to use the sun sail. Unfortunately it seems that the sun sail is too small and can’t stretch it on one side. Any suggestions?
Hey, Suzie,
It *shouldn't* be too small. I would perhaps contact the customer service as you may have a faulty product - and they can either point you in the right direction, or replace it.
Hi.
I recently purchased the Silver Cross Dune, and I am having a hard time folding it with the bar on. Am I supposed to take off the bar every time before folding the stroller?
Heya, Bb,
The bar should not have to go off when folding - it should be folding with the seat as far as I know. Try giving it multiple go's still, I mean, with folding, the stiff (from being new) mechanisms should loosen a bit and it should go smoothly(-ish). However, if it proves not changing over time, or if you mind it too much, you can always remove it before folding, of course.
I live in a city and will use this as my everyday pram for daily walks. We will be walking on city sidewalks which can be uneven. We won’t go on grass or mud. Do you think this pram will be able to handle bumpy city side walks of New York City.
Thank you
Hey, Jas,
I think you should be fine with it. The downside is that there's not too much suspension, so bumps, you will feel. But not going on grass or mud, this should be ok with the Lusual" average sidewalks, yes.
Can you fold with front wheels in lock position? OR do you have to fold with them in swivel position.
Hiya, Sal,
You can fold the stroller both with the front wheels lock as well as swiveling. It is actually a bit more practical to fold it with the wheels locked as they won't get in the way. Both ways should be possible though.