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Thule Urban Glide 2
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Thule Urban Glide 2

The long but nible, lightweight three-wheeler
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Thule Urban Glide 2 is the second generation of the practical, lightweight three-wheeler Thule Urban Glide 1. It was released in January 2018 and awarded the Best of the Best prize of the Reddot Design Awards the same year. Apart from a more modern and minimalist design, the Glide 2 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 hood is 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 stroller even offers a one-handed fold!

Thanks to the super-spacious non-reversible seat and high weight capacity, the Urban Glide 2 is able to accommodate 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 2, 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 2 Features & Specifications

The Basics

Type
Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
Stroller weight
11.4 kg
Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
101.6 cm x 69 cm x 104.5 cm
Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
87 cm x 58 cm x 34 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
45 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
31 x 21 cm
Total length of the seat unit
100 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
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
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 2

4.3/5
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Amazing in any terrain

5
  • The black colour of the bassinet gives an elegant impression
  • Can be folded flat (the bassinet)
  • Cleverly designed hand brake
  • Lightweight and easy-to-fold chassis
  • Simple inflatable wheels
  • Stroller brake easy to operate
  • Positioning handle - can be used by a small child as well as a tall man
  • Spacious and closable storage compartment
  • Pushchair in several colour combinations
  • Option to buy a coffee/tea holder
  • It is perfect and I have not found any drawback in four months of use 😊
  • None

Excellent stroller not only for all active parents 😊 It is amazing in any terrain. It is very easy to control with one hand. Just when running or just when walking one hand holding the stroller and the other hand guiding the older kid by the hand. Even in the snow, it rides beautifully.

It has a lot of nice functional details. I recommend trying it out live 😊 The most awesome thing is the ability to fold the bassinet flat! It fits right in, which is better when traveling by car.

Overall it is very impressive. We can't wait to move from the bassinet to the seat in the spring.

  • 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.

It suits me absolutely

5
  • Can handle any terrain
  • Very easy to handle
  • Long suncanopy
  • High quality materials
  • High load capacity
  • Hand brake

With this pushchair, I am extremely satisfied. It is wonderful, it suits me absolutely.

It pushes beautifully

4
  • Easy to handle, it pushes beautifully
  • Folds well
  • Several positions for the parental handle (appreciated especially by taller people)
  • Large wheels
  • Great for running or skating
  • Ergonomic
  • Nice looking 😁
  • The front wheel sometimes wobbles unpleasantly when it is not locked and throws around the whole stroller; it is necessary to stop and lift the stroller
  • The seat of the stroller is complicated to adjust, you need to use both hands and even your legs
  • Even in the highest position, the child is more likely to half lie down than sit; but this will probably change with age and season...

We have had it for a relatively short time (not tested in the terrain yet), but so far we are satisfied.

Both my son and I love it <3

5
  • light
  • I don't have to remove the wheels when folding
  • hand brake
  • easy to handle, goes even over hellish bumps 🤣
  • also for a larger child
  • ventilation in summer
  • swivel front wheel with lock
  • no kicking in the basket when walking
  • smaller shopping basket (up to 2kg) - but I take a bag to the store 😊
  • does not have an apron or a rain cover (must be purchased extra)

I recommend it. It is perfect, I am satisfied with it. Goes over any terrain, good handling. Large, super lightweight, foldable, no need to remove the wheel when folding, quality covers, roof UV 50+. Both my son and I love it <3

  • Professional frame
  • Lightweight
  • Handling
  • Practical folding
  • Seat is for a child 1 year+
  • The úosition of the belly bar in the child's field of vision
  • Cannot be reversed in the opposite direction
  • Cannot recline to a full recline
  • Non-adjustable footrest

A sturdy stroller. Great technical design, but with defects that are quite fatal. Although I chose it and bought it myself, I would not do it again.

  • quality
  • smooth push
  • eye-catching design
  • large folded size

The steering is extremely smooth. Easy to push, get over a curb, and is OK even for the beach.

We got it mainly for jogging but we started to use it daily because it pushes so well. Also, it is easy to fold - even though the folded size is quite large.

The quality and upholstery is decent and the look is eye-catching.

It got a bit wobbly over time

4
  • spacious
  • great steering
  • frame got wobbly

I love it - though, I am trying to save it lately (less harsh ride 😊), because it got a bit wobbly over time. The steering is nice and the seat is spacious.

I take it jogging as well as for hikes. I cannot imagine having a different pushchair, I would probably get nervous and throw it away :-D This, on the other hand, is not a shopping mall pushchair, it's for different kind of parents. When I take my child shopping, I use a baby carrier.

  • Spacious
  • Lightweight
  • Fantastic for any terrain
  • None, as far as I know

Excellent, I am absolutely happy with it - and I owned 35 prams and pushchairs with my three kids overall. Of course, there was a gap, as my first will be 16 soon, the second 14, and my youngest will be three.

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