Silver Cross Wayfarer
The Silver Cross Wayfarer is a continuation of the popular model from the seventies, but, of course, with improved functions and design. This stylish 2in1 stroller system features a chrome chassis and smaller-in-size, swivel wheels with suspension. The foldable carrycot is quite small internally. The reversible bucket-type seat can be swapped for an optional car seat.
The stroller set includes a rain cover, a cup holder, and a color set consisting of a seat liner, an apron, and a hood. The apron, the hood, and the bumper bar are shared between the carrycot and the seat unit - you need to attach it according to which component you are using. The hood of the newer models comes with an additional, massive pop-out sun visor for better protection against the sun. By swapping the set for a different color and adding various optional accessories, you can change the look of your Wayfarer. The Wayfarer was also released in premium editions (those come with a changing bag included), such as the Wayfarer Special Edition Eton Grey, the Wayfarer Special Edition Expedition, and the Wayfarer Special Edition Henley.
The Silver Cross Wayfarer is a continuation of the popular model from the seventies, but, of course, with improved functions and design. This stylish 2in1 stroller system features a chrome chassis and smaller-in-size, swivel wheels with suspension. The foldable carrycot is quite small internally. The reversible bucket-type seat can be swapped for an optional car seat.
The stroller set includes a rain cover, a cup holder, and a color set consisting of a seat liner, an apron, and a hood. The apron, the hood, and the bumper bar are shared between the carrycot and the seat unit - you need to attach it according to which component you are using. The hood of the newer models comes with an additional, massive pop-out sun visor for better protection against the sun. By swapping the set for a different color and adding various optional accessories, you can change the look of your Wayfarer. The Wayfarer was also released in premium editions (those come with a changing bag included), such as the Wayfarer Special Edition Eton Grey, the Wayfarer Special Edition Expedition, and the Wayfarer Special Edition Henley.
Silver Cross Wayfarer Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 10 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 107 cm x 53.5 cm x 94 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 84 cm x 53.5 cm x 33.5 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- UK
- Only available as a stroller system
- Yes
The Seat unit
- Maximum weight capacity - seat load
- 25 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
- Yes
- 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, 3 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
- 30 x 21 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
- No
- Seat fabrics cleaning
- Wipe-clean only
- Safety harness type
- 5-point
- Harness padding
- No
- 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
- 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
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Front wheels diameter
- 16.5 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 19.5 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)
- 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
- No
- 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
- No
- 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
- Folds with both seats attached
- 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
- 100-107 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
- 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
- 67 x 28 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
- 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
- Yes
- Mosquito net included
- No
- Leg cover (apron) included with the seat unit
- Yes
- 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
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Parent reviews of the Silver Cross Wayfarer
- Big shopping basket
- Reversible seat
This was my first pram, and I really liked it. My son slept well in both the bassinet and the seat. The seat unit can be parent- AND forward-facing. A big basket underneath. It was easy to put the seat unit on the chassis, and the pram was not too heavy, getting it in and out of the car.
The bassinet is too small, and the seat unit doesn't feature an extendable hood - which I was missing very much. Overall, it was not that easy to handle. It is not bad, but I have had better strollers.
- Variability
- Large shopping basket
- Seat unit front- and parent-facing, and it can be easily switched with the baby inside
- Footmuff
- Adjustable handlebar
- Extendable hood
- Lightweight
- Compact with quick folding
- Can fit even in a small car trunk
- Pushes effortlessly, one-hand manipulation
- Locking feature
- Adjustable straps
- No wheel suspension (I don't feel it)
- The wheels could be bigger, not suitable for much terrain
- The hood does not have a mesh net, so I recommend buying a summer hood
- The brake got stuck after the winter. We had to lubricate it - probably it is not well sealed as there were dirt and salt after winter
I am writing this review after a year of use. The stroller is an urban-type, not suitable for much terrain - due to its smaller wheels, it will not pass through (almost any kind of) stones. Sometimes I had a problem with it even in the snow. However, I like the variability; the bassinet has a foam insert that can be taken out and increase the space (e.g. for a footmuff during winter). The hood is large both for the bassinet and the seat unit. The chassis features a lot of plastic elements, so we will see how they last...
Your questions about the Silver Cross Wayfarer
I would like to replace the leatherette handle bar covers on my wayfarer since I had it out in heavy rain and the coating is all peeling off. Can you help?
Thank you
Hi, Jackie,
Well, you can only do one of two things. First, and probably the best one, is to get in touch with the Silver Cross brand customer service (Monday to Friday between 9 am & 5:30 pm, call 0345 872 6900). They should advise you about what's best to do or which service can help you best (or have a spare part delivered to you).
Apart from that, you can just go the cheaper, less-tailor-made way, meaning a universally fitting cover after removing your peeling-off ones. You can find quite a few on portals like eBay or Aliexpress, just search for "stroller handle cover" and get those that are leatherette and sold in two shorter pieces (like these ones). It will fit - kind of, and work OK for that price, but it won't be perfect.
An alternative to that could be a tailor that would sew you pieces of leather around your handles, which will fit much nicer and will be higher-quality bt will also be more expensive.
Good luck!