Evenflo X Sport
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Maclaren Volo

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Evenflo X Sport

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Accessories
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Adult Comfort
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Child age and weight
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Low Cost
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Easy Folding and Carrying
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Security and Comfort
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Lightweight

Maclaren Volo

Evenflo X Sport

The Evenflo X Sport Stroller has a bi-fold frame, storage basket, and a fabric console with two cup holders and a concealable storage area. The seat includes mesh for better air circulation. The stroller has a removable, adjustable canopy and is recommended for children up to 40 pounds (18.1kg).

Maclaren Volo

A lightweight and easy to use stroller. It is easy to fold with a carry strap. Single position, easy to clean which has self locking wheels and a removable mesh seat. Ergonomic handle for comfortable pushing. Adjustable five-point for baby security. The stroller comes with a rain cover.

Accessories

The Evenflo X Sport has ample room in the good sized underneath basket. Still, for some users it was too small and they found it difficult to get things in and out of it. The cup holders and zipper pouch are very good as long as you don't try to put large drink cups in the cup holders. The sunshade is good value.
The Maclaren is equipped with a reasonably sized basket and a useful rain protector and sun shield.

Adult Comfort

The handles on this stroller are not adjustable, and as a result the stroller is not very comfortable for persons over 5'3 (160cm). Taller persons usually kick the back wheels while pushing the stroller. This stroller rides very smoothly and has great steering which makes it able to turn on a dime. In some cases the cup holder may tip out, and the stroller may flip if bags are hung on the handles when no child sits inside.
The Maclaren is very easily manoeuvred, even single handedly. It is comfortable for taller people, between 5'4 (162.5m) and 6' (182.9m) as they do not bang their feet on the wheels or need to stoop. The stroller has a crossbar on the rear-wheel locks which allows locking both wheels simultaneously, as opposed to the individual locks prevalent in most models. The handles are comfortable and the stroller is very easy to carry anywhere.

Child age and weight

Evenflo suggests that the stroller holds children up to 40lbs (18.1kg).
Carrying Capacity: 55 lbs. (15 kg).

Low Cost

The Evenflo X Sport is usually cheap.
The Maclaren is relatively expensive.

Easy Folding and Carrying

The Evenflo X Sport is very easy to fold and unfold, but not that easy to do it single-handedly. It doesn't take up much space when folded.
The Maclaren is very easy to open and close and has good one-hand operation. It is extremely lightweight and the carrying strap is very handy and comfortable.

Security and Comfort

Children are usually comfortable in the Evenflo X Sport, although for some the backing is too soft, and they may sink when they fall asleep. This is truer for younger children. Older children are reported to love this stroller even though the seat does not recline. The harness is 3 point and not 5, which is considered less safe. The canopy is adjustable and the sun is therefore never in the children's face.
The Maclaren is equipped with a very good 5 point harness and a child-proof buckle. Even though the seat does not recline, most children seem to love the stroller and feel comfortable in it. However, this and the way the shoulder straps are manufactured mean that the stroller could be uncomfortable for smaller children. The lack of recline can also mean that children of all ages may feel uncomfortable when sleeping in the stroller.

Lightweight

The Evenflo X Sport weighs 9.6lbs (4.35kg)
The Maclaren's weight is 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg). This is extremely light for a stroller and many users report that it feels very lightweight and easy to handle, load to the car or even carry around when required.

Evenflo X Sport

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Maclaren Volo

Evenflo X Sport

Average rating: 4.0 / 5
based on 93 customer reviews
Feel factor: 8


Not satisfied...

(Score 1/5)

I bought this for my 4 years old son; it is good for carrying stuff but can't sleep properly as head base pushes forward and always his head falls forward while he sleeps....

Posted on: 2010-06-04
By Sita Rama Swamy Buddha



Great Stroller

(Score 4/5)

I needed a light weight, easy to store stroller for my toddler for trips to the mall or just for out and about and this stroller is perfect. I have a deluxe stroller that I use for long day trips or when I need more storage but it takes up my whole trunk and is very heavy. This Evenflo stroller is very easy to open and close, more sturdy then the standard umbrella stroller and takes up barely any room in my car. I can even carry it one handed. My only complaint is that sometimes I kick the back wheels when I'm pushing and I'm only 5'6. My husband can't push it at all, but they do have an option (I think it's only $10 more) where you can get longer handles so I highly recommend that and then it would be the perfect stroller. All and all I am very satisfied and would suggest this to anyone looking for an umbrella stroller. You can't beat it for the price either.

Posted on: 2010-03-26
By R. DePaul



best, must have for kids

(Score 5/5)

still working, and using after >2 yrs, few break here and there, but still using, used for grocessy shopping with kids , fun at park

Posted on: 2010-03-07
By D. Sutariya



it was ok.......but a 5 point harness is much

(Score 2/5)

i received this as an xmas present for my daughter but in grey, im anxious to open it and use it as i know evenflo (for me) has always made great products. i asked for this gift because i have an aura select and the size wasnt always easy to manuvre with.i used it for 6 months but my 1 year ols is on the larger side and it was hard to get overside walk etc with out having to lift the stroller which was a strain. i hate the 3 point harness because ofter when coming and going up on sidewalks my daughter always sprung foward.............a 5 point harness would of been better. i invested in the first years jet stroller (retro red) instead and the bigger wheels made it much easier, the handles were also much taller and the width was way better as my daughter was packed in tightly in the evenflo. if the handles and width were taller and if it had the 5 point harness i would of chosen this any day buut sad to say i prefer the first years jet stroller anyday.


buy the first years jet stroller instead.

Posted on: 2009-12-20
By Purple Rain



It was a mistake buying this throller

(Score 1/5)

After reading many reviews I bough the Evenflo convenience stroller for a week long trip I was doing in Miami with my 1.5year old son. We arrived at the hotel and the stroller was there which was great. First time out we had to put the stroller in the trunk of our rental PT Cruiser, it would not fit!!!!! We had some bags in the trunk so we had to place the stroller horizontally and it would not fit. The way this stroller folds makes it a very long package to store. Our second problem with the stroller is the seating position its too upright, and it is not adjustable!!! I could not bear the seeing my sons head wobbling from side to side when he fell asleep.
Besides the design problems above the stroller is on the heavy side, and the built is not great. I would have returned it if I could, but since I had used it I did not feel it was right to return it. Next time I will go to a store to check out a stroller before buying one through the WEB. My advise to a stroller buyer is buy one that has adjustable backrest, your son will sleep safer and better!

Posted on: 2009-10-19
By Augusto M. Ferreira

Maclaren Volo

Average rating: 3.5 / 5
based on 19 customer reviews
Feel factor: 19


Kids slouch in this particular Maclaren.

(Score 1/5)

We have had a Volo in the distant past, when the entire fabric was meshed. That suffered being left somewhere, and we needed something for a transatlantic trip so we re-purchased. When we got this we first thought that it was defective. The fabric was too slack and the result was that the child was totally slouched, back making a nice 'C' shape. We went instead with the one model above it that has the reclining seat as that seat has stays to keep it flat. Was worth the extra couple of dollars and pounds of weight.

Posted on: 2010-07-27
By Hanzo
Helpful index: 0%



Perfect For An Older Child

(Score 4/5)

We bought this for our 4 yr old. We needed something light and easy to handle for Disney vacations and day trips. He does not need a stroller much anymore. We needed something that can hold a higher weight. At 4 1/2 he is 46 pounds and tall. This folds and unfolds with one hand. Then easily slip the carry strap onto the shoulder. Perfect for easily getting on/off the Disney buses. It is very lightweight. I would not buy this for a smaller child needing more from a stroller. But for an older child needing only some sit down time at Disney it is perfect. Plus it was cheaper then renting a stroller at Disney.

Pros:
-very light
-easy to fold/unfold
-easy to handle
-can carry a child up to 55 pounds, one of the only ones I found
-has a carry strap

Cons:
-back does not adjust which is not necessarily a con in itself but my very tall son is put into an odd sort of half recline position and the top of the seat hits him at the base of the neck. His head flops backwards. He has to hold his head up or sit forward. The sun cover velcros to the seat which then holds the seat up more and gives his head somewhere to rest. We cannot use this without the sun cover.
-no cup holder so I bought one to put on this

Posted on: 2010-06-24
By Ann
Helpful index: 100%



SO-SO STROLLER

(Score 3/5)

My friend had recommended this stroller and she researches everything to death so I expected more from it. I was torn between a Britax blink and the Volo and went with the Volo since it was cheaper and lighter. What I do like is that it's lightweight, easy to maneuver, and folds up fairly simple. What I don't like is that the stupid canopy just pops off when I'm trying to open or close the stroller. Also there are no cup holders. I'm also disappointed it doesn't recline but obviously I knew that when I bought it. I just didn't realize how much my almost 3 yr old would still long to lie down when strolling in it. This stroller is ok and we'll probably take it to Disneyland for our 6 yr old but will have to get another one that reclines for our younger daughter. Guess buying this depends on what you really need and want in a stroller.

Posted on: 2010-06-12
By Chelsey-Kay's Mommy



Great stroller!

(Score 5/5)

We just got this stroller off Craigslist and it was barely used. We just tried it out tonight and I LOVE it!! This will make our upcoming air travel so easy. I love that it's truly a one-hand fold and it's so easy to push, my 2 year old was pushing it around! Now to write a review about the accessory pack...

Posted on: 2010-05-27
By JonnaRaine



Great for kids 3 - 5years old

(Score 5/5)

Bought this for my 3 and 5 year old kids when we go on trips. We have the Graco stroller, it was good for when they were babies but Graco is too bulky/heavy. This is one of the lightest strollers you can get. Its sturdy enough to comfortably push a 40lb kid. (Weight limit is 55lb for this stroller). Its exactly what I wanted...a very sturdy, light umbrella stroller that can carry a big kid. Its more expensive than the $20 -30 umbrella strollers but its really light weight (about 8lb) and more importantly the weight limit of 55lb. Most umbrella strollers are made for kids less than 30lb....so keep that in mind. Great for getting on the airplane or on the subway or bus because it easily folds up quickly and has a strap to carry it like a back-pack. MOST strollers DO NOT have a strap to carry it on your back.....this is VERY USEFUL if you are traveling alone with kids with other bags to carry. SUMMARY: BEST FEATURES this stroller has that is lacking in other strollers: LIGHT WEIGHT (at about 8lb its lighter than the other strollers that claim to be light weight), STRAP to carry it on your back, weight limit 55lb, VERY STURDY...so its easy to push.

Posted on: 2010-05-23
By Blueflower

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