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Thule is a company with more than 70 years in the market. It started in Sweden. This company has been dedicated to selling products that help facilitate an active lifestyle; its catalog ranges from sports equipment to suitcases, backpacks, and strollers. Their Urban Glide 2 stroller model is the answer to their successful Urban Glide design. Which is one of their most popular and successful models. But being a single stroller, was not practical for parents of two children or twins.
Thule Urban Glide 2
The Urban Glide 2 is a model that incorporates all the features that make its predecessor special; being light with a weight of just over 30lbs, it is compact. It is in a lower price range than its competitors as well. At the same time, it includes new ones that keep it updated in the world of strollers, such as its ability to go running with it with unmatched ease. This model has an ergonomic handlebar with adjustable height for the greater comfort of parents.
A light and compact stroller
Folding is easy and can be done with one hand; you have to lift the leg rest area, turn the folding lever and pull it. It has an auto-lock that gives it the ability to stand on its own. It is not a heavy stroller once folded. As it does not fold as compactly as its competition it can be bulky. To deploy it, we have to release the safety straps and pull the handle.
Thule and its Comfort
Thule Urban Glide 2 model has well-padded seats and has 50lbs per seat capacity. These are broad and relatively high seats. Space is a little smaller than that of the competition when the awning deployed. Carrying a child up to 5 years old should not be a problem. It has an individual recline with a sliding system, which, although it is not the deepest (it is not possible to reach a fully reclined position), can be adjusted at any point within the range. Another aspect is that the seats do not have an adjustable leg rest but rather fixed and part of the chair. The lower part of this area is made up of synthetic material. It makes cleaning dirt from your children’s shoes a simple task.
In the rear, the seats also have mesh-covered windows to keep an eye on the baby if needed. It also provides excellent airflow. This window has an opening and closing system with magnets, making it especially quiet when your baby is taking a nap. For those extra hot days, the Thule Urban Glide 2 even has a flap to keep the window open at all times and thus allow the air to circulate better inside the seat.
This Thule model has two canopies, one individual for each seat. These have slightly bigger coverage than the standard, although they have a peculiar characteristic that allows you to unfold them to the front of the car when the Sun is directly in front of your babies. However, this can only be done with both at the same time, not individually. The canopies also have windows. Those are covered with transparent plastic and do not circulate air; Those can also be stored in the flap to keep them open all the time. If not desired, you can close them with a magnetic system to avoid waking your baby.
Unremarkable Safety Features
It has a five-point harness, which in turn has adjustable and padded shoulder straps. The harness lock is designed in a misleading way. It requires both hands and two steps; it is complicated enough that little ones do not release it quickly. However, a disadvantage of this is that it can take more time and be most annoying for parents to fasten and unfasten it, especially if you are continuously doing it.
There are two different types of brake systems. We have a general brake to lock and secure the stroller in place; this is relatively safe and is activated by operating the pedal next to the rear wheels maneuvered with the foot. On the other hand, if you want to slow down when jogging, you can use a braking system on the handlebar that will help to brake as smoothly as possible to keep your children safe and comfortable in their seats.
Maneuverability of Thule Urban Glide 2
To support activity and jogging efficiently it has three rubber wheels that are filled with air Its front wheel can rotate 360ยบ to make it much easier to maneuver at all times, but it can also be locked in place when running to make the stroller more stable and manageable. The rear wheels have a standard suspension that can handle some road bumps and keep your babies’ movement feel minimal.
The Urban Glide 2 is an exceptionally smooth ride stroller. Thanks to its three-wheel system, this stroller can make sharp maneuvers and turns on a flat surface in no time. When you want to drive on riskier terrain, it is just as easy to push and maneuver, handling rocky, sandy, or grassy terrain quite well. You will be able to move, turn and drive this stroller smoothly and efficiently on a crowded street or uneven parkland without any problems.
Unbeatable Storage
The under-seat basket is vast and easy to access from various angles. This basket has two significant advantages; on the one hand, it has a lateral zipper closure system to keep your objects safe at all times. On the other hand, it has a waterproof cover that adjusts with Velcro to keep your belongings covered and dry in case of unexpected rain or spill. It has a zippered pocket on the back to store personal items such as phones, wallets, and more. There are also two mesh pockets on each seat, one on the outside to store quick-reach objects and others within the seating area where you can place a snack, cup, or even toys for easy reach of your baby to keep them entertained during the trip.
The Thule Urban Glide 2 is one of the best double jogging strollers out there. It has exceptional features from its adjustable bar to its waterproof storage basket, plus it is so easy to ride that it makes going for a run in the park a breeze.
