Uppababy Ridge
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The Uppababy Ridge is an October 2021 release of an all-terrain jogger, enhancing the Uppababy stroller portfolio with a new type and lifestyle stroller. The three-wheeled Ridge is robust and a bit bulky, meaning it will endure even bad terrain ride or jogging. The 12" front swivel wheel will serve you while turning but offers an easy locking system for sports/running with your pushchair. An advantage is also the double built-in suspension system that will absorb shock, mainly on the rear part of the frame. All wheels are maintenance-free, forever-inflated rubber tires with deep tread. There's a set of two brakes, the central push-push style brake activated with a red pedal on one side and deactivated with a green pedal on the other, and a deceleration disk hand brake.
The world-facing-only seat boasts a nice and high seat back and enough space even for larger toddlers. The fully reclinable seat itself is usable from 3 months up for jogging from 8 months and up. To use the Ridge from birth, car seat adapters (usable also for the Uppababy bassinet) are available to pair the pushchair up with Uppababy or other know brands, creating a travel system. Fashion-conscious moms will appreciate other canopy colors ("Swatches") that can be bought extra (and you can get up to 4 colors from Uppababy for free if you're indecisive). An optional PiggyBack sibling board accessory is also available to accommodate a smaller baby and a larger child on the same stroller frame.
The Uppababy Ridge is an October 2021 release of an all-terrain jogger, enhancing the Uppababy stroller portfolio with a new type and lifestyle stroller. The three-wheeled Ridge is robust and a bit bulky, meaning it will endure even bad terrain ride or jogging. The 12" front swivel wheel will serve you while turning but offers an easy locking system for sports/running with your pushchair. An advantage is also the double built-in suspension system that will absorb shock, mainly on the rear part of the frame. All wheels are maintenance-free, forever-inflated rubber tires with deep tread. There's a set of two brakes, the central push-push style brake activated with a red pedal on one side and deactivated with a green pedal on the other, and a deceleration disk hand brake.
The world-facing-only seat boasts a nice and high seat back and enough space even for larger toddlers. The fully reclinable seat itself is usable from 3 months up for jogging from 8 months and up. To use the Ridge from birth, car seat adapters (usable also for the Uppababy bassinet) are available to pair the pushchair up with Uppababy or other know brands, creating a travel system. Fashion-conscious moms will appreciate other canopy colors ("Swatches") that can be bought extra (and you can get up to 4 colors from Uppababy for free if you're indecisive). An optional PiggyBack sibling board accessory is also available to accommodate a smaller baby and a larger child on the same stroller frame.
Uppababy Ridge Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 13.24 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 103 cm x 66 cm x 98 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 92.7 cm x 66 cm x 47 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- USA
- 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
- 25 kg
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 0-36 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
- 49.5 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 35.5 x 22.9 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 94 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
- No
- 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
- Yes
- 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 can be purchased separately
- Yes
- Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
- No
The Wheels
- Number of wheels
- 3
- Front wheel(s) type
- Foam-filled tires (puncture-free)
- Rear wheels type
- Foam-filled tires (puncture-free)
- Front wheels diameter
- 30.5 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 40.5 cm
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- Yes
- Removable wheels
- Yes
- All wheels are double wheels
- No
- Wheels equipped with mudguards
- No,
- 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-push pedal brake (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)
- 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
- 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
- n/a
- 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 (without adapters)
- Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
- 69.8 x 33 cm
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- No,
- Foldable carrycot
- Yes,
- Rocking-base carrycot
- No
- Ventilatilated carrycot base (bottom ventilation system)
- Yes,
- 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 Uppababy Ridge
- high-quality
- nice push
- adjustable handlebar
- handbrake, flip-flop friendly pedal brake
- extendable hood
- awesome storage basket
- textile drinks holder included
- wheels & suspension
- slanted seat
- narrow seat; could be more spacious
- no leg rest adjustment
- foam push bar
- rain cover not included
- rotating parent handle won't be tall-dad friendly
This is a bulky-ish pushchair, no doubt about it, but it also means it will last and pushes excellently even if the terrain is not that excellent. I personally like the rotating push bar, even though it is also a downside for my hubby which is talles, so would welcome a telescoping one to have more space for his long stride. The shorter base (compared with ie. Thule jogging strollers) is definitely a plus, but the wider base, on the other hand, won't be your friend around shops and any narrower doorways).
Loving!!! the storage, it is huge and can be covered. Also loving the robust wheels that don't need inflating. The shock-absorbers in the back are also a very nice addition (the front wheel is harsher in terms of suspension, but works well and doesn't get stuck on tree roots).
And the seat - nice, comfy, high quality, just a bit slanted (which strap-operated isn't, though)... and it could be roomier (wider, with more space to the canopy). I miss an adjustable leg rest, however, I don't get why they don't put such a feature in, I mean, it would be an advantage over Thule, wouldn't it? baby Jogger does that already, too... 🙃
Any my last niggle with this is the foam handle. A premium brand-jogger, so why not eco-leather (at least as an optional accessory)?
All in all, a very very nice jogging pushchair. Sturdy. High quality. Not the cheapest, of course, so I would expect more premium details, more accessories/gimmicks included, something... Still, it is a thing that will last, so for an active lifestyle, one of the better options.
Fantastic and sturdy, with a great suspension. A must-have for any active family!
Your questions about the Uppababy Ridge
Can we travel on an airplane with it?
Heya,
Yes, if you check it in, or with some airlines, as "baby's luggage" that is given away when boarding and got back after landing. Not, however, if you mean as cabin luggage, this stroller is too large for that.
Is there anyway at all to make this have a parent facing mode? Even if it meant using a different brand seat?
I have fallen in love with the Ridge but gutted it cannot be parent facing.
Hey, Paigedaisy,
No, you cannot have a reversible, parent-facing seat on this, no. You can use it with a car seat, though, and that does face the parent. When the child grows out of it, however, the pushchair is usable only in the forward-facing mode.