Silver Cross Jet is a new lightweight stroller. It not only fits into the hand luggage cathegory on most airlines, it is is actually even smaller than that thanks to it's 3D-fold system. It is only 55 x 30 x 18 cm in size when folded.
Technical data:
It steers well with just one hand. The stroller also has dynamic suspension (on the front wheels, plus the frame is a bit flexible. I'd say that a curb up to 0.5 cm is easy to go over, without lifting up the front wheels. The wheels are rubbery and don't make much sound on the asphalt. Normal circumstances, crossing the road or tram tracks - no problem. I tried some roads with less perfect conditions and it managed alright, just not maybe an enjoyable long stroll in that case.
One thing that definitely differentiates Jet from other travel strollers is the quality. The textiles are not quite as high class as Silver Cross has on their 2 in 1 strollers, but still considerably better than many brands. The textile is a little water repellent as well. I liked that when adjusting the canopy it feels sturdy enough. My kid tends to move the canopy a lot herself, so it is good when it doesn't fall off easily.
Some small aspects could be improved in my opinion. For example the peek-in window is closed with a velcro band, not as classy as I expected from Silver Cross. Yet, the ventilation opening is attached with hidden magnets which looks much better. I don't understand why they did not just add a magnet in the peek-in window as well.
Another issue is the small shopping basket that cannot really carry much weight. Plus the rain cover is quite bulky so it fills already half of the basket. Basically the basket is not really for any groceries or large items, rather some stroller accessories, perhaps the kid's jacket or something. So ideal for travelling, not so perfect for shopping.
I love the fact that you can pull the stroller after you like luggage from the bumper bar. It works best if you are not too tall. A bag to pull over the stroller when folded is included. Car seat can be attached but adapters are needed for that. Warranty lasts 3 years.
The stroller is easy to fold, but opening it, especially if you want to do it while holding a child, takes some practice. But it is possible.
Overall I think Silver Cross has taken a first successful step towards more lightweight stroller market (i.e strollers and prams without the obligation to buy a 2 in 1 set). This stroller is perfect from birth up to about 2.5 years or 95 cm in my opinion. The seat is a bit shorter though, but I think it would still work alright for a kid that size. I do recommend it is as a good option when travelling via airplane or in the city.
More information from Silver Cross.
You can buy it from Stroller24.
- Seat width: about 27 cm
- Seat back height 42 cm, but there is a lot of room under the canopy - up to 70 cm, 60 cm comfortably
- Seat depth: 19 cm
- Calf support lenght: 14 cm, from the edge up to the footrest 20 cm
- The back wheels are 15.5 cm and front 13.5 cm in diameter
- Folded dimensions: 55 x 30 x 18 (pictures below)
- Open dimensions: height 96 cm, width 45 cm
- Weight: 5.9 kg
- EU carrying capacity: 15 kg
- Carrying capacity of the shopping basket: 1 kg
It steers well with just one hand. The stroller also has dynamic suspension (on the front wheels, plus the frame is a bit flexible. I'd say that a curb up to 0.5 cm is easy to go over, without lifting up the front wheels. The wheels are rubbery and don't make much sound on the asphalt. Normal circumstances, crossing the road or tram tracks - no problem. I tried some roads with less perfect conditions and it managed alright, just not maybe an enjoyable long stroll in that case.
One thing that definitely differentiates Jet from other travel strollers is the quality. The textiles are not quite as high class as Silver Cross has on their 2 in 1 strollers, but still considerably better than many brands. The textile is a little water repellent as well. I liked that when adjusting the canopy it feels sturdy enough. My kid tends to move the canopy a lot herself, so it is good when it doesn't fall off easily.
Some small aspects could be improved in my opinion. For example the peek-in window is closed with a velcro band, not as classy as I expected from Silver Cross. Yet, the ventilation opening is attached with hidden magnets which looks much better. I don't understand why they did not just add a magnet in the peek-in window as well.
Another issue is the small shopping basket that cannot really carry much weight. Plus the rain cover is quite bulky so it fills already half of the basket. Basically the basket is not really for any groceries or large items, rather some stroller accessories, perhaps the kid's jacket or something. So ideal for travelling, not so perfect for shopping.
I love the fact that you can pull the stroller after you like luggage from the bumper bar. It works best if you are not too tall. A bag to pull over the stroller when folded is included. Car seat can be attached but adapters are needed for that. Warranty lasts 3 years.
The stroller is easy to fold, but opening it, especially if you want to do it while holding a child, takes some practice. But it is possible.
Overall I think Silver Cross has taken a first successful step towards more lightweight stroller market (i.e strollers and prams without the obligation to buy a 2 in 1 set). This stroller is perfect from birth up to about 2.5 years or 95 cm in my opinion. The seat is a bit shorter though, but I think it would still work alright for a kid that size. I do recommend it is as a good option when travelling via airplane or in the city.
More information from Silver Cross.
You can buy it from Stroller24.
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