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Thule Urban Glide 2 Double
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Thule Urban Glide 2 Double

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The Thule Urban Glide 2 Double is the second generation of the practical, lightweight three-wheeled Thule Urban Glide Double equipped with two identical, side-by-side seats suitable for twins or siblings with a small age gap. It was released in January 2018 and was awarded the Best of the best prize of the Reddot Design Award the same year. Apart from a more modern, streamlined design, the Glide 2 Double introduces the new, simplified, twist-style decelerating handbrake located on the handlebar, suitable for right-handed as well as for left-handed parents. An automatic lock has replaced the manual one, preventing unfolding. The extendable hoods are now fixed to the backrest. More elements that are reflective were added, together with a bumper bar, an improved rain cover, and a new type of car seat adapters.

Thanks to the swivel, lockable front wheel, the stroller is suitable for everyday use as well as for jogging or sport. The air-filled wheels and the soft rear suspension provide a smooth ride over any terrain. The aluminum chassis offers an easy, one-handed fold.

Thanks to the super-spacious non-reversible seats and high weight capacity, the Glide Double 2 is able to accommodate even older toddlers. The backrests can be reclined quite deeply, but it’s not a full lie-flat. The leg rests are not adjustable. To increase the practicality of the Glide Double 2, there are internal pockets for small items integrated into the seat, and you can also opt for a bumper bar or two. The stroller can be used from birth paired with up to two carrycots or various brands of car seats (adapters needed). All accessories are, however, sold separately.

Thule Urban Glide 2 Double Features & Specifications

The Basics

Type
Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system, Double sibling stroller (side-by-side)
Stroller weight
15.5 kg
Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
102 cm x 80 cm x 104.5 cm
Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
87 cm x 76.5 cm x 41 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

First seat's maximum weight capacity
22.5 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 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

The 2nd Seat unit

Full-size second seat
Yes
Second seat's maximum weight capacity
22.5 kg
Recommended age range for the second seat (best to use with a child of)
0-48 months
Second seat unit's reversibility
No
L-shaped, bucket-type second seat unit
No
Second seat's reclining backrest
Yes, infinite recline
Full-recline second seat's backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
Yes
Second seat's backrest recline type
Strap-operated
Second seat features a one-handed backrest recline
No
Second seat features a leg rest
Yes
Second seat features a footrest
Yes
Second seat unit's backrest height
53 cm
Second seat's width x depth of the sitting surface
30 x 21.5 cm
Total length of the second seat unit
99.5 cm
Second seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
Yes
Usable also in single-child configuration
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
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
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
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
Yes
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 2 Double

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An AWESOME pram

5

An AWESOME pram. So much better than the Thule Sleek or the Bugaboo Donkey.

  • Super-sized wheels and suspension make the stroller amazingly maneuverable and comfortable for the kids and me
  • It fits in 80 doorways, so I can normally push it just about anywhere (only at Tesco at the checkout did the stroller get stuck, so I had to take it through self-service cash desk :-D)
  • The contoured handle makes it great to push without having to keep my hands in one direction all the time. I can switch between different grips, which is nice when running and pushing uphill
  • It's absolutely amazing to run with because it practically drives itself and I just hold it a little bit
  • It has a really big, fully-closable basket underneath the seats, and with a handy plastic liner that can be taken out and washed (e.g. when you spill juice in there :-D)
  • It's very nice looking
  • You can adjust the nozzles individually and they go down very deep, so you don't have a chance to shine a light on the kids
  • The top of the bassinet has a magnetic closure so you don't wake the baby up with any velcro etc just because you want to look at him
  • The seat can be put in full recline, so I've been carrying my youngest in there since he was three months old
  • Quality workmanship as far as everything is concerned
  • Large inflatable wheels can be removed for better storage
  • I also appreciate the optional accessories - a gate-opening tray in front of the baby that has a cup holder. The older one has food, drink and sometimes toys on it
  • VERY easy to fold!
  • The brake, which is on the handle, is quite stiff, so your hand will hurt after some braking on longer downhill walking. In fact, the brake is rotated like when you brake or accelerate on a motorcycle. So wrist down. It's also made of hard plastic and it slides. For skating, I'd appreciate a more classic squeeze brake like on a bike. It was on the previous model, but unfortunately here it was improved like this
  • I got a few scratches on the frame quite quickly. It's no big deal, but it's annoying. The frame has a matte finish and you can just see everything on it more than on a glossy
  • Buying a stroller for that much money, I would have expected to at least get a rain cover with it, but I miscalculated. I had to buy one for quite a lot of money. But I did end up buying other accessories too
  • You can't adjust the footrest, so the baby can lie down, but her legs are from the knees, downward
  • The seat in the stroller is quite low for my taste. It's not like a chair. But my kids obviously don't care
  • When I'm loading the stroller into the car, I get pretty worked up with such a big bulk. The stroller weighs more than, for example, the Easywalker or Bugaboo double strollers, but that's because it's sturdy
  • The last fault I can think of - the stroller can't simply be undone and washed. You have to unscrew it and it's taking a lot of time long - I haven't done that
  • but the lady in the shop said she did, that they tried it and spent, like, two hours on it. So the first thing when we got it home was I made a custom cover to go under the kids because I know them - they're piggies. They still got chocolate all over the canopy but luckily it was really nice to wash it off with a wet wipe

So after two months of intensive use with a 2-year-old and a baby, I have to say that we couldn't have chosen a better stroller.

  • has everything I wanted from a double:
  • full-size, comfortable seats
  • extendable hood - great protection against the sun
  • lightweight frame
  • great all-terrain wheels
  • large storage space
  • handbrake
  • ideal as a sibling stroller - I bought a bassinet and the bassinet is not too small
  • I wouldn't go in another one ;)
  • nothing

Top of the line in the world of the double pushchairs. It has everything I wanted and what I didn't get with the Easywalker Duo Plus :-D It has good shading (Easywalker has a stroller that the sun or rain goes directly on the child, so in the end it is like it doesn't have a hood), nice design (modern), and it's a lightweight stroller.

  • maneuverable
  • roomy
  • easy to fold
  • lightweight
  • wide, bulky

Recommended for occasional twin-line-skating 😁 Feels lightweight, and pushes fantastic. No lifting the leg rests is unfortunate, but you can live with that.

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