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Specification for Maclaren Techno XT Umbrella Stroller

Main Features
Type Umbrella
Main characteristics
Stroller Type: Umbrella
Number of Seats: Single Seat
Max Weight Capacity: 40 lb.
Harness Points: 5-Point
Recline Features: Reclining Back (4 Positions)
Other Features
Safety Features: Back Wheel Brakes, Wheel Suspension
Handle Features: Adjustable Handle Height
Convenience Features: Rain Canopy Included, Washable, Canopy Window, One Hand Fold
Storage Features: Lower Storage Basket
Structure
Frame Material: Aluminium
Other
Folded Width: 11 in.
Folded Depth: 10.25 in.
Folded Height: 42.5 in.
Weight: 14.3 lb.
Overall Warranty: 1 Year

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“The only pushchair you'll ever need”

★★★★★

written by owllight on 22/08/2012

I bought my Maclaren Techno XT as a companion to my Bugaboo Cameleon (see separate review) and it has been fantastic from day one. THE GOOD.... Folding: opens and closes easily with one hand and even has a carrying handle. All great features if you're holding baby or wrestling with toddler. Seat: reclines through 5 (I think) positions from almost flat to upright. It is suitable from birth and a tiny baby looked more comfortable than I would have imagined, especially with the footmuff (I bought this as an extra and it proved well worth it) Handles: height can be adjusted Hood: has zip open section to provide extra shade and useful carrying pockets on the back. Value for money: At around £230 (including foot muff) seemed a lot for a buggy at the time but has been been worth every penny. Has lasted really well despite covering many miles over more than three years. There is minimal wear on the wheels and only slight fading on the grey fabric. Seat can be removed for hand washing. AND THE NOT SO GOOD.... The handles have become sticky and the plastic covering on them is coming away. Servicing. I tried to have the handles replaced through John Lewis but the process was complicated. Maclaren wouldn't quote until after they'd seen the buggy even though it was standard work and the turnaround was going to be about a month. They would only return it to the store too. Overall this has been a truly excellent buggy. With hindsight I would have never bothered with the over-expensive Bugaboo as this is strong and sturdy enough to last yet light enough to travel.

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“Great value for money!”

★★★★★

written by on 03/06/2011

It great value for money, light and easy to open and fold.

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“I purchsed the maclaren XT as though is wasmore...”

★★☆☆☆

written by on 10/08/2010

I purchsed the maclaren XT as though is wasmore expensive i thought it would last for a 2nd child, how wrong was I. It was great for the first child and we used it every day. Handy pockets in hood and flip down hood, though the breaks had to be kicked on and then never came off again so had to be kicked again so I gave up using them and held onto to it. The seat is so lightly padded that I had to glue a piece of foam onto the rear of the seat as you can feel the frame through the seat. The rear wheels rub on the brakes and make it hard to push. It is a good buggy if you only want to use it for one child, but for the price you may as weel get a cheaper one and re purchase with each child. Its a shame as the seat fabric has only shown sighs of wear on the reflective trim, I have contacted maclaren for a new set of rear wheels but told the axel has been upgraded and would be costly to replace. Yes it is a good buggy but not worth the money.

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“Had my Maclaren for 4 years now and still use it every...”

★★★★☆

written by Koo on 03/05/2010

Had my Maclaren for 4 years now and still use it every day, light,comfy, easy to clean got storage pockets, strong. Quite expensive but we've had alot of use out of it. Definately buy one again if necessary.

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“I bought this as a light weight stroller for our...”

★★★★★

written by yummymummy2212 on 12/04/2010

I bought this as a light weight stroller for our daughter when she was 4 months old, we had a graco travel system which was heavy, big for navigating around shops and also filled the boot of the car!

I didn't set out to spend this much (£195) but am so pleased that I spent the extra! It's much more stylish, and far better quality than both other strollers I looked at, and ones that friends have bought.

It lies very near flat and my daughter will happily sleep for hours in it. I love the built in sun visor an the extra bit of hood that zips out meaning baby can be almost completely shaded from the sun or has a nice dark atmosphere for gtting to sleep with out and about.

I now use this as our main pushchair as its so convinient, the rain cover pops on very easily an can be kept in th epocket on th eback of the hood (I use the other pocket to hold a bottle of water or dd's juice) I also bought the matching footmuff which has been great over the winter, keeping dd very snug.

I have also taken the seat unit apart a couple of times to clean it - very easy to do, also means you're left with the just the frame and wheels which hubby was able to hose down after a trip to the farm!

cannot recommend enough!!

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“We've had a Britax Vigour 3 for 18 months now but...”

★★★★★

written by glenc on 18/12/2009

We've had a Britax Vigour 3 for 18 months now but wanted to get a lighter stroller now that our daughter is a bit older (and heavier!)

We looked at quite a few and opted for the Techno XT. I was concerned that it would feel a bit flimsy compared to the Britax. However, the first few times I used it I was very impressed.

It feels pretty sold, the ride is actually remarkably smooth and my daughter actually finds it much more comfortable than the Britax.

She wouldn't sleep in the Britax unless she was utterly shattered, however with the almost flat reclining of the Techno XT she gets to sleep in it much, much better.

We were thinking this would just be a second buggy for us - but its looking like its become our main buggy of choice as we never use the Britax now.

Id definitely recommend this, although its not particularly cheap.

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“Before buying I urge anyone to try and adjust the...”

★☆☆☆☆

written by on 04/12/2009

Before buying I urge anyone to try and adjust the waist straps with a child in the chair. Its physically impossible!!
Are we expected to adjust them without the child and guess the size by trial and error?
The straps are ridiculously complicated for such a simple application. Other manufacturers manage it infinitely better.

When folding I found that the side clip which is supposed to hold it together was pushed out of the way buy the seat fabric. This has to be moved out of the way before the clip will engage. This can be awkward with one hand holding on to a child.

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“I bought this Maclaren Techno XT Umbrella Stroller for...”

★★★★★

written by on 30/08/2009

I bought this Maclaren Techno XT Umbrella Stroller for my second son when he was six months old.I needed something light as i rely on public transport.I have nothing but praise for this pram which is alot for me as i have done nothing but buy prams since my eldest child was born 2 years ago,trying to find something we both liked and be practical seemed to be a mission.This is my 19th pram to date and i really wont be letting go of this pram until my son no longer needs one.I love the fact you can fold it down with one hand and also the hood flips right down for sun protection if ever you forget ur sunshade.It is fantastic over any terrian and just seems to bounce back with what ever you give it.Maclaren really do make the best prams.If only i would have bought one two years ago i would have saved myself so much time and money.

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“I bought my Maclaren Techno XT Umbrella Stroller when...”

★★★★★

written by philz01 on 24/01/2009

I bought my Maclaren Techno XT Umbrella Stroller when my daughter was about 5 months old and wish I had bought it from birth. I had a Graco travel system that was too bulky and heavy so sold that and bought the Maclaren. My daughter is now 2 and it is as good as new. I drive and mainly use my pushchair for nipping in and out of shops, its really light and easy to store in the smallest boot. What sets it apart from other strollers is the fold down hood that covers baby in the cold or sun, I never needed a parasol and is brilliant for when baby is sleeping. We have taken the stroller abroad 3 times, to the beach, to the park , to the shops and with a wipe over it is still in pristine condition. The only drawback is the shopping basket, it is just about big enough to fit a bag in and is hard to access when the pushchair is reclined. Also when the hood is folded down you can't store anything in the pockets in the back as the weight of it hits babys head. Other than that I would highly recommend this stroller. Its really manouverable, comfy for my toddler, lightweight, takes up no room in car or house. Brilliant for travel abroad.

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“Maclaren Techno XT Umbrella Stroller - We have a MUTSY...”

★★★★☆

written by on 12/07/2008

Maclaren Techno XT Umbrella Stroller - We have a MUTSY Urban Rider as our main buggy which we had from the birth of our baby and we love it but it's quite heavy for those short trips and holidays. We had a M&P Aria which broke within 8 months so wanted to get something decent. Spent £165 on this but not sure it is worth the money. Good for a main buggy but if you want something light and easy to use on quick trips, may not be suitable.

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“I shopped around for ages for the perfect buggy for my...”

★★★★★

written by melissawales on 23/06/2008

I shopped around for ages for the perfect buggy for my little one. I wanted a quinny or something really good looking but when trying them out they were very ordinary. Then I was shown the Techno XT posibly one of the ugliest pushchairs she brought out in that the colours were grey and boring. However it does everything you need for a very reasonable price. My best friend bought a quinny and wants to borrow mine for holidays! The hood comes in handier than you'd think and the handles raise for the taller pusher. My 6ft 3 husband thinks its great and says he likes the look because its not too girly too push around and he doesnt have to bend over!

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“I love this stroller. It is very sturdy for an...”

★★★★★

written by on 16/04/2008

I love this stroller. It is very sturdy for an umbrella stroller & the wheels are a bit bigger so it can handle a little bit of off roading. The hood is a god send. It unzips so it can block the sun getting into your little one's eyes. My daughter loves her sleep but would never sleep in a buggy so I always had to be at home for her nap but now I can put down the hood & she will go to sleep no problem. The buggy is nice & easy to take apart to wash too.

The only fault I can think of with this buggy is that there is no head hugger support for newborns, even though Maclaren say it is suitable from birth.

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“The Maclaren Techno XT Umbrella Stroller is OK, but it...”

★★★☆☆

written by quadgers on 05/02/2008

The Maclaren Techno XT Umbrella Stroller is OK, but it is a bit pricey for an uncomfortable rickety buggy.

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“We switched to the Maclaren Techno XT - Storm Umbrella...”

★★★★★

written by cherrybird1978 on 28/06/2007

We switched to the Maclaren Techno XT - Storm Umbrella Stroller after having problems with a Graco Mosaic Travel System. Straight away it was easy to use, and you can take just about everything off to wash it, which is great when you have a sicky baby. Our baby seems to find it comfy, it is lightweight, very easy to steer and can easily be laid back for a sleeping child. Another bonus is that the rain cover easily clips on to four little nodules. However, if your baby's legs are longer than the adjustable leg rest, you would need to have the leg rest down to have the raincover on, as it's a snug fit. I personally love this buggy for its weight and practicality, as some of the funkier models are a little heavier.

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“A brill buggy but if you are looking for something out...”

★★★☆☆

written by louisedalgleish1 on 15/04/2007

A brill buggy but if you are looking for something out of the ordinary or funky this is not the buggy for you. I'm still looking for a better buggy. This seems to offer everything you need even with it's flaws.

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“Really good value buggy that can be used from birth. ...”

★★★★☆

written by AnnaMay on 12/11/2006

Really good value buggy that can be used from birth. Folds down easily and compactly. Definitely the best out of all the buggies I tested before buying. Strips down easily and fabric withstands being chucked in the machine regularly. Definitely recommended.

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“As a childminder I have used Maclaren prams for the...”

★★★★★

written by Kazzer on 02/08/2006

As a childminder I have used Maclaren prams for the past 25yrs. I would recommend them to anyone. Maclaren are not the cheapest pram you get good value for money. As a childminder I have also got the twin side by side and that is a bonus because it does not matter what age children are in it, it pushes great. I Would advise anyone who does a lot of walking to get one. Even second hand they are in good condition.

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“We brought our Maclaren Techno XT when I decided our...”

★★★★★

written by nikkik105 on 27/07/2005

We brought our Maclaren Techno XT when I decided our big bulky pram was too heavy to push (with lots of shopping) and very heavy to lift into the boot of my car when our Daughter was about 3 months old. I must say this is one of the best buys we have brought. The adjustable handle height was great for my 6" 4 husband and I liked the lay flat position so my daughter felt she was flat like she would be in her cot which was a god send when we were on holiday as she would sleep anywhere even though there was a lot going on around her. Well worth the money.

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“Maclaren Techno XT - I brought a Maclaren because I...”

★★★★★

written by paulalittlewood on 10/07/2005

Maclaren Techno XT - I brought a Maclaren because I knew they were reliable. I had a daytripper with my 1st son. This one I thought was great as it could be used from birth and would save me having to have a hefty pram. I also have a people carrier and needed something to fit in the limited boot space when all seats are up. I think it's a cool buggy and has everything you would want in one. The only problem I have noticed is although the seat is padded, the frame that runs along the spine of the seat is quite uncomfortable and sometimes leaves my son with a red mark on the back of his head. I now use the cosy toes liner but this isn't that suitable in the summer as it makes him sweaty.I also would say shop around, I too saved £60 buying on the internet.

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“The Maclaren Techno XT wasn't the first pushcair that...”

★★★★★

written by vs1722 on 21/03/2005

The Maclaren Techno XT wasn't the first pushcair that I plumped for. Being sucked in to the 'buy the best, biggest and most expensive' for our first baby I purchased a mamas and papas travel system three wheeler and to be honest 6 months in I can no longer stand the heaviness, it's hard to push, the wheels keep going flat, it's so heavy I find it difficult getting it in and out of the house and car.
After a lot of research I purchased the Maclaren Techno XT 2005 model, which looks great, can be used from birth as the seat is fully reclinable, it come's in great colours and looks flash. You can buy matching footmuff's as well which have been given 10 out of 10 buy my baby. He loves being pushed in this as he has the great combination of comfort and visability without giving me a hernia from pushing it and when he needs a sleep I can lay it back - also great for summer holiday's abroad.
It is now the most popular among my baby friends and most of them now have one, some who live in flats and others in houses-all find it so easy to use. I would definitely recommend this, however shop about before buying it in large stockists, there are some great deals from the internet - I saved over £60 by doing my homework.

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