The Mountain Buggy Terrain earned a below average rank in this review making it aa average competitor with a higher than average price. This stroller earned impressive results for quality, maneuverability, and ease of use. It is a nice looking stroller made with quality parts and it is easy enough to push and turn that most parents will be happy using it on everyday adventures. However, it only scored a 5 of 10 for run-ability, which stings when you want a good jogging stroller. The adjustable tracking on the Terrain is difficult to use and doesn't stay true when the stroller hits the ground after being tipped back to turn, this makes it a poor choice for dedicated runners. The Thule Urban Glide 2 costs less and has higher or equal scores in every metric, making it a better choice depending.
Mountain Buggy Terrain Review
Pros: Hand brake, lots of storage, good for napping
Cons: Tracks poorly when running, heavy
Manufacturer: Mountain Buggy
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Mountain Buggy Terrain | |||||
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| Price | $600.00 List $599.99 at Amazon | $450.00 List $479.95 at Amazon | $500.00 List Check Price at Amazon | $360.00 List $359.99 at Amazon | $450.00 List $479.95 at Amazon |
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| Pros | Hand brake, lots of storage, good for napping | Top scores for run-ability and maneuverability, easy to use, high quality | Easy to run with, responsive turning, high quality | Easy to move, great runner, quality materials | High quality, lightweight, easy to fold and use |
| Cons | Tracks poorly when running, heavy | Harder to transport and stow as it doesn't self-stand | Won't self-stand when folded, difficult to lift and carry | Heavier, bulky | Harder to turn in small spaces |
| Bottom Line | Do not recommend for avid runners | Our favorite jogger that makes a great everyday stroller | Rugged jogger that is easy to run with and good for every day outings | A great jogger for a good price that works for every day use | Great fixed wheel option that performed well overall, but is harder to turn |
| Rating Categories | Mountain Buggy... | Thule Urban Glide 2 | BOB Revolution Flex | BOB Rambler | Thule Glide 2 |
| Run Ability (30%) | |||||
| Ease Of Use (20%) | |||||
| Maneuverability (15%) | |||||
| Quality (10%) | |||||
| Safety (10%) | |||||
| Weight Folded Size (10%) | |||||
| Ease Of Set Up (5%) | |||||
| Specs | Mountain Buggy... | Thule Urban Glide 2 | BOB Revolution Flex | BOB Rambler | Thule Glide 2 |
| Weight | 27.8 lbs | 24.4 lbs | 27.3 lbs | 25.06 lbs | 24.4 lbs |
| Rolling Resistance | 106 Feet | 144.3 Feet | 150.5 Feet | 139.7 Feet | 141 Feet |
| Folded Dimensions | 25.25"W x 18"H x 38"L | 27.2"W x 15.5"H x 36.5"L | 25.2"W x 15.3"H x 37.6"L | 25.3"W x 13.5"H x 38.5"L | 27.2"W x 20.5"H x 36.5"L |
| Capacity Limits | Minimum: Birth Maximum: 55 lbs/5 yrs |
Minimum: Walk Only: Infant Car Seat: Birth Stroller Seat: 6 mo. Jogging & Off-Road: 6 mo. Maximum: 75 lb Total Capacity Limit |
Minimum: Walk Only: Infant Car Seat: 0 - 8 wk. Stroller Seat: 8 wk. - 8 mo. Jogging & Off-Road: 8 mo. - 5 yr. Maximum: 75 lbs/44" |
Minimum: Walk Only: Infant Car Seat: 0 - 8 wk. Stroller Seat: 8 wk. - 8 mo. Jogging & Off-Road: 8 mo. - 5 yr. Maximum: 75 lbs/44" |
Minimum: Walk Only: Infant Car Seat: Birth Stroller Seat: 6 mo. Jogging & Off-Road: 6 mo. Maximum: 75 lb Total Capacity Limit |
| Included Car Seat Compatibility | None | None | None | None | |
| Click-in Car Seat Adapters | Mountain Buggy Protect Phil & Teds Alpha Graco SnugRide Click Connect 32, 35 Chicco KeyFit Cybex Aton |
BeSafe Izi GO Mod, Izi GO X1 Chicco KeyFit, KeyFit 30 Cybex Aton, Aton 2, Aton 4, Aton 5 Maxi Cosi CabrioFix, Citi, Mico 30, Mico Max 30, Mico NXT, Pebble, Pebble Plus Nuna Pipa |
None | None | BeSafe Izi GO Mod, Izi GO X1 Chicco KeyFit, KeyFit 30 Cybex Aton, Aton 2, Aton 4, Aton 5 Maxi Cosi CabrioFix, Citi, Mico 30, Mico Max 30, Mico NXT, Pebble, Pebble Plus Nuna Pipa |
| Strap-in Car Seat Adapters | None | BOB Unity Britax Affinity Unity, B-Safe, B-Safe 35, B-Safe 35 Elite, Chaperone, Unity, Unity ISOFIX Compatible Britax-Romer Baby-Safe, Baby-Safe Plus II Chicco KeyFit Plus Combi Shuttle 33 Evenflo Discovery 5 Graco SafeSeat, SnugRide, SnugRide Click Connect, SnugRide Click Connect 30, SnugRide Click Connect 35, SnugRide Click Connect LX 35, SnugRide Click Connect 40 Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30, Primo Viaggio 4-35 Safety 1st Comfy Carry Elite, onBoard, onBoard Air Safe-n-Sound Unity, Unity Neos UPPAbaby Mesa |
Britax B-Safe, B-Safe 35, B-Safe 35 Elite, Chaperone BOB B-Safe, B-Safe 35 Graco SnugRide Click Connect 30, 30LX, 35, 35 LX, 40, SnugRide Classic Connect 22, 30, 32, 35 Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35, Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30, Primo Viaggio SIP Chicco KeyFit, KeyFit 30 |
Britax B-Safe, B-Safe 35, B-Safe 35 Elite, Chaperone BOB B-Safe, B-Safe 35 Graco SnugRide Click Connect 30, 30LX, 35, 35 LX, 40, SnugRide Classic Connect 22, 30, 32, 35 Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35, Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30, Primo Viaggio SIP Chicco KeyFit, KeyFit 30 |
BOB Unity Britax Affinity Unity, B-Safe, B-Safe 35, B-Safe 35 Elite, Chaperone, Unity, Unity ISOFIX Compatible Britax-Romer Baby-Safe, Baby-Safe Plus II Chicco KeyFit Plus Combi Shuttle 33 Evenflo Discovery 5 Graco SafeSeat, SnugRide, SnugRide Click Connect, SnugRide Click Connect 30, SnugRide Click Connect 35, SnugRide Click Connect LX 35, SnugRide Click Connect 40 Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30, Primo Viaggio 4-35 Safety 1st Comfy Carry Elite, onBoard, onBoard Air Safe-n-Sound Unity, Unity Neos UPPAbaby Mesa |
| One-handed Fold | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Locking Fold | Auto | Auto | Manual | Manual | Auto |
| Self-standing Fold | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Handlebar Height - Min/Max | 37"/49" | 30"/46" | 34.5"/48" | 38.8" | 37"/44.7" |
| Fixed/Swivel Wheel | Swivel | Swivel | Swivel | Swivel | Fixed |
| Sandal-friendly Brake | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Included Accessories | 12" Wheel Pack | None | None | None | None |
| Setup Time | 8:52 min:sec | 5:13 min:sec | 5:21 min:sec | 5:30 | 5:24 min:sec |
Our Analysis and Test Results
In 1992, the Mountain Buggy brand was born to fill one dad's need to take baby off-road, which required an all-terrain stroller he couldn't find. To enjoy the New Zealand countryside, and fulfill an empty niche in the market, he created the Mountain Buggy all-terrain platform. Mountain Buggy continues to alter and improve their style and designs to create strollers for newborns to toddlers.
Performance Comparison
This chart compares the overall scores and rank for each of the strollers tested for this review. The Mountain Buggy Terrain is shown in blue.
More information is provided in the sections below on how the Buggy performed during testing.
Run-ability
The Swift is a below average jogger earning only 5 of 10 for run-ability. This is disappointing for a stroller designed for running.
The Terrain has adjustable tracking, but the adjustment isn't effective, and ours needed realignment every time the front wheel hit the ground after being tipped for turning. Tracking is unlike any other we've seen with a side of the wheel adjustment that took extra time. Adjustment happens by loosening the wheel nut connection and then retightening the nut. If the adjustment isn't right, you have to start over. After adjusting the tracking, we had trouble getting the Terrain to track straight when running and no amount of continued effort would help. The play in the locked front wheel limits what the tracking can accomplish, and running with this stroller is a chore as it continued to veer slightly no matter what we tried. The Terrain has a handbrake that works well, but the center placement close to the bar gets in the way of one-handed pushing and impacts running ergonomics.
Ease of Use
The Terrain earned a 7 of 10 for ease of use. This result is lower than the Thule Urban Glide 2 that earned an 8.
Fold and Unfold
The Terrain has an easy one-handed fold with two steps. The fold completes with you and the stroller in a standing position, and the carry strap makes it easier to lift. This stroller auto-locks and self-stands, making it easier to manage and store. Unfolding is a two-handed process that is straightforward.
Brakes
The Mountain Buggy has single action parking brakes and a deceleration handbrake. The deceleration brake is effective and easy to use. The parking brakes are easy to set and release and are sandal foot friendly.
Storage
The Terrain's storage bin is large and holds an impressive 22 lbs. This bin held our Extra-large diaper bag and can be accessed from the back and sides. It has a mesh zippered cover to keep items contained, though it isn't weatherproof like the cover found on the Thule Urban Glide 2. The Terrain also has two mesh stow pockets for the passenger and two water bottle sleeves for parents that are pretty cool.
Sunshade
The Terrain canopy is nice looking but is only average in size. This canopy sits high on the stroller and has a flip out visor, which leaves smaller babies relatively exposed. The peek-a-boo window has a magnetic cover and is too far forward on the canopy to see baby without leaning over. The shade has small zippered pockets on the sides, with one designed for an MP3 player with a hole for threading earbuds.
Harness
The Terrain has a 5-point harness that is difficult to put on, take off, and adjust. It has separate pieces to snap into the buckle one at a time, and when you press the button to unbuckle the harness you have to pull them all out one at a time.
Seat
The Terrain offers the easiest two-handed recline in the group, though one-handed versions are still easier. The seat back lays almost flat for cozy napping, and it has an adjustable leg rest by way of a metal bar that slides out to prop the leg rest up. It works well for smaller babies, but larger kids may end up bending the bar. The footrest is aluminum and hard plastic and is likely to be cold in the winter and hot in the summer.
Car Seat Compatibility
The Terrain can be compatible with a variety of infant car seats with the purchase of an infant seat adapter. The adapters work with some models of the following brands: Mountain Buggy, Phil and Teds, Chicco (not the Keyfit 30), Graco Click Connect, Graco Classic Connect, Maxi-Cosi, and Cybex.
Ease of Setup
The Terrain is relatively easy to set up taking us just under 9 minutes to unpack and assemble. The manual is good, and it does not require any tools.
Maneuverability
The Terrain earned a 7 of 10 for maneuverability, which is the average. The stroller with the best maneuverability is the Thule Urban Glide 2 earing a 9 of 10.
The Terrain struggles to keep up with the strollers in its price range. This stroller has a lot of flex in the frame and the softer suspension makes it less responsive when trying to navigate tight turns or crowded locations. It requires a little more work to push over grass and gravel, and off-road trail navigation is only okay as the front wheel has difficulty moving over larger rocks. The Terrain is not the best at negotiating curbs with flex in the handlebar and soft suspension causing some control issues.
The Terrain handlebar is adjustable with the largest range in the group. It is comfortable to hold thanks to a smooth foam cover and has a nice shape for running. The seat is adequately padded and the rear wheels have soft suspension. We think passengers and pushers will be relatively comfortable using the Terrain over longer distances.
Weight and Folded Size
The Terrain scored a 6 of 10 for the weight and folded size metric. This stroller weighs 27.8 lbs, which is heavier than about half the competition. It measures about 17,000 cubic inches when folded, with the smallest strollers measuring closer to 13,000. These measurements make the Terrain heavy and somewhat large; it could be challenging to lift and carry.
Quality
The Terrain earned an 8 of 10 for quality. This stroller has soft canvas material that is heavy and feels durable. The storage bin is durable and feels like it will withstand a heavy load without sagging. It has a clean design with nice attention to detail like rolling the edge of the fabric where it attaches on the frame. However, it has a lot of flex at the handlebar and the fold joint. The wheels on the Terrain are heavy duty plastic with pneumatic tires, with too much play and flex, which likely impacted its run-ability score.
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— Juliet Spurrier, MD & Carrie Vickers