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Thule Urban Glide 1
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Thule Urban Glide 1

DISCONTINUED in 2017
The lightweight three-wheeled urban jogger
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The Thule Urban Glide 1 is a practical, lightweight three-wheeled stroller. Thanks to the swivel, lockable front wheel, the stroller is suitable for everyday use as well as for jogging or sport. The Glide 1 won several prizes including the Reddot Design Award from 2014. The air-filled wheels and the soft rear suspension provide a smooth ride over any terrain. The stroller even offers a one-handed fold! Once folded, there is a manual lock to prevent unfolding.

Thanks to the super-spacious non-reversible seat and high weight capacity, the Urban Glide 1 can handle an older child too. The backrest can be reclined quite deeply, but it’s not a complete, 180 degrees full lie-flat. The leg rest is not adjustable. To increase the practicality of the Urban Glide 1, there are internal pockets for small items integrated into the seat, and you can also opt for a child tray. The stroller can be used from birth paired with the carrycot or various brands of car seats (adapters needed). Other accessories are sold separately.

Thule Urban Glide 1 Features & Specifications

The Basics

Type
Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
Stroller weight
10.5 kg
Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
102 cm x 65 cm x 105 cm
Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
87 cm x 53 cm x 35 cm
Chassis material
Aluminum
Country of origin
Sweden
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
34 kg
Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
0-48 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
Yes
Footrest
Yes
Backrest height
53.5 cm
Width and depth of the sitting surface
30 x 21.5 cm
Total length of the seat unit
99.5 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
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
No
The canopy/hood features a sun visor
Yes
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
No
Bumper bar type (style)
Bar
Bumper bar can be purchased separately
Yes
Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
No

The Wheels

Number of wheels
3
Front wheel(s) type
Air-filled (inflatable) tires
Rear wheels type
Air-filled (inflatable) tires
Front wheels diameter
20 cm
Rear wheels diameter
38.5 cm
Swivel wheels
Yes
Lockable wheels
Yes
Removable wheels
Yes
All wheels are double wheels
No
Wheels equipped with mudguards
Yes, front only
Two-wheel mode
No

The Suspension

Suspension
Yes
Wheels with suspension
Rear
Suspension type
Open springs
Adjustable suspension softness
No
Rocking chassis
No

The Brake

Central brake system/type
Push down-lift up pedal brake
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)
No
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
No
Folded stroller can be pulled behind like luggage
Yes
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
Pivoting
Handlebar material
Foam
Handlebar height
90-112 cm
Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
No
Safety wrist strap
Yes

The Basket

Shopping basket
Yes
Large shopping basket
No
Basket's weight capacity
4.5 kg
Closable basket
Yes
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
Yes (with adapters)
Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
73.5 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
Yes
Britax Römer car seat attachment-type adapters available
Yes

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
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 Thule Urban Glide 1

4.2/5
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  • Folding with one hand
  • Movable waterproof canopy
  • 5-point seat belt fastens separately on each side - finally I don't have to connect two parts and fasten at once like with car seats
  • Large wheels for all terrain... even in the city
  • Hand brake is great
  • The only drawback is that you can't put a universal seat liner and a footmuff... but the Thule footmuff is great

It is the best sports stroller for active parents. A great jogging stroller.

I will be sorry to sell it

5
  • Folding with a touch of a button
  • Easy to operate
  • Tested on sand and snow... Can handle rough terrain
  • Roomy basket underneath
  • Cushioned, but you can still comfort baby by shaking it a bit
  • No leg rest adjustment

I recommend it for difficult terrain or for sporty activities. Satisfaction was great. I will be sorry to sell it :)

Well crafted

4
  • Design
  • Handles terrain
  • Lightweight
  • Easy to fold
  • Large canopy
  • Large basket
  • Just three positions of the handle

An absolutely great stroller. Handles beautifully, handles the terrain with ease. Well crafted. Comfortable seat padding.

Works well for running and hiking

2
  • Works very well for running and very uneven tracks , so very specialised use. Before having a baby, I thought this sounded great, but in reality, we don’t do as much of it.
  • It’s huge and therefore not that „urban“, hardly fits in a car boot (even of a bigger car) and very big to take to cafes and shops.
  • No reversible seat, no tummy time window in the baby cot.
  • Seat is very slanted, baby tends to slide down.

Works well for running and hiking, but consider how much of it you’ll actually be doing overall once the baby has arrived.

Great satisfaction. Smoothly traverses any terrain (the handling is really perfect), handles great, nice design, easy folding, handy pockets (on the backrest and on the basket). Fits a four year old comfortably and he still has room (if someone wants to run or skate with the stroller). The only downside is that it falls over backwards if I hang a too heavy bag on the handle and take the baby out, or the older child leans on the footrest and the younger one gets out. So I have to think about that. But it rides so well, I forgive this.

Works well

4

A good, quality pushchair. We occasionally jog with it. It works well. I miss an adjustable leg rest.

I cannot imagine a better pushchair

4
  • With shock-absorbers
  • Sporty look
  • Lightweight
  • For terrain as well as for jogging
  • Easy folding
  • The only thing that is not so practical, as it's a three-wheeler, is the longer base with a wide rear axle. Narrow spaces or small lifts cause a few complications, but there are much more positives over negatives so I cannot say I really have a problem with that 😊

I cannot imagine a better pushchair - whether as a jogger for sports or for recreational to everyday use. A winner for me from every point of view, as we have one sporty little family 😊👨‍👩‍👧

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