Joolz - Hub²

I started my stroller journey by buying a highly recommended stroller and hating it... and ended up with multiple ones, which turned into testing over 100 models and reviewing them :) That said: NOT LOVING: Uppababy Vista - rides smooth, but too big and bulky Mockingbird - awful, scary with recalls, doesn't drive smoothly as all Cybex Orfeo - too flimsy Cybex Coya - where do I even begin with this bad fold GB Pockit - not worth your fingers Ergobaby Metro - too heavy for a travel stroller and unfold feels meh SummerInfant 3d quickclose - too good to be true, super flimsy Nuna TRVL - too short seat, too big to take into the cabin and too expensive for what it is Uppababy Minu - too big for a travel stroller model, weird bumper bar and flimsy canopy LOVING: Cybex Priam - amazing, especially the e-version. If I were to get a one full-size stroller this would be my top choice Stokke Yoyo3 - most well-known and guaranteed on board Joolz Aer - smooth ride, great accessories Joolz Hub2 - solid mid-size option Cybex Gazelle - good for 2 under 2 Bombi - good mid-size option Bugaboo Butterfly 2 - didn't like the first version, but these upgrades made it better Mamazing - good budget option Zoe Traveler - amazing canopy and solid stroller Inglesina Quid - cute solid compact stroller

We get tons of compliments from other moms on our Joolz hub when they try it! Everyone knows the Aer for travel by the hub is really nice.

We have a joolz hub system. I loved the stroller itself but the basket is tiny! We used the bugaboo system when we travel and the basket is so much better. For kid number two we’re going with silver cross and probably a second bugaboo.

We have 3 😂. A Joolz hub system that we bought and use daily, a doona that was gifted to us that we used on trips when she was little, and now we use a bugaboo butterfly on trips.

I've Joolz Hub2, which is lovely (I live in London and use public transport). It's definitely not the smallest/lightest bassinet + wheels, but my LO (now 14 weeks) fits in it nicely and still has a good amount of space.

I have Hub2, but I do like the idea of the new Aer and the updated design (softer fabric, hub2 has a bit of a rough one). Joolz has been purchased by Bugaboo, so they have tweaked some bits quite nicely.

Of the options you listed, the Cruz V3 will easily be the best for going over rough ground, but the same elements that make it so great in that respect also make it the largest and heaviest (26 lbs, I think) - you likely won't be able to gate check it. Unfortunately, the lightest/most compact strollers tend to have little/no suspension and smaller wheels as a consequence, so you may have to decide which feature you think is more important. Aer2 and Minu v3 apparently have good suspension and relatively large wheels for their class (i.e., ultracompacts), but will still have the most trouble going over rough ground. Hub2 is somewhere in the middle, although the suspension is a little firm and I don't love the fold (I think you have to reverse the seat first, and the seat removal wasn't super intuitive to me.) An important question here is whether you want baby to be able to face you while you push. If so, that automatically eliminates Aer2 and Minu (and almost every other compact stroller). Some other lighter reversible-seat strollers that still have decently sized wheels are the Nuna Triv Next, Bugaboo Dragonfly, and Peg Perego Veloce. Cybex has the Mios, but the wheels are much smaller (so it will have a tougher time around rough terrain). The Dragonfly is very tall when folded though (even taller than the Cruz), so it may not work that well if your trunk space is limited. If you don't care about a reversible seat, the Nuna TRVL/TRVL LX, Cybex Beezy (latest model), Uppababy Minu v2, Peg Perego Selfie Plus, and Guzzie and Guss Oxygen v2 are all lighter than 20 lbs, have a one-hand fold, and have larger wheels and more substantial suspension than the Aer2/Minu v3 (or any other ultracompacts, for that matter).

For us parent facing beyond the carrycot stage, fits in the boot of our Mini, durable, comfortable for baby and not too big were our main criteria. I wasn't too concerned with it being all terrain, because most of where we go has footpaths and when it doesn't it's not at all pushchair friendly and we use the carrier then. But gravel is quite a difficult terrain so you'd probably want big wheels for that. We ended up with the Joolz Hub 2 and love it. We're three months in, use it every day and have used both the carrycot and seat unit. I really rate The Stroller Workshop YouTube channel for reviews. He's a stroller repairer, so is impartial and has a lot of experience, unlike the reviews by pram shops who are obviously trying to sell them, or mums who usually review before the baby has even arrived.

I have the Joolz Hub 2 for my baby and I’m loving it so far. It’s doesn’t feel unwieldy, but feels sturdy and I like the fact that my baby can face me when out of the bassinet, especially because my baby is really long so might be out of the seat sooner than six months. It felt sturdier to me than the Nuna which we also considered. The bassinet doesn’t fold on it like the Aer does, which would have been super convenient, and I’m looking forward to using the seat unit where I the whole thing will fold down in one compact piece. One thing about Joolz is they a ten year warranty, which made me confident that it would see me through all my children.

We considered the Uppababy Cruz (the Vista was way too big for us), but decided on the much smaller Joolz Hub 2 in the end. It's smaller than the Vista which does mean that it's not as capable on different terrains, but it's still one of more terrain capable prams for its size. I was so sure going into the shop we'd end up getting the Cruz. The Bugaboo Fox 5 might also be worth looking at it - also great terrain capability, but it's also huge. It has the advantage over the Uppababys that it can fold with the seat forward facing or reversed. For the travel prams, I'd wait until you need to buy because the might have a new release which you like the look of more if you buy in advance. Uppababy are releasing a new version of the Minu which I believe will fit into the IATA cabin luggage guidelines (though if there's an airline you fly on frequently check how the folded dimensions compare to that because I don't think Ryanair accept the size of most ultracompacts). For reviews and comparisons I always give this recommendation, but I love the Stroller Workshop YouTube channel. The reviews are based on his experience working in stroller repair, so he's not trying to sell you a pushchair in the channel - which a lot of the pram shops are clearly trying to do. I'm almost sure he has reviews for all the prams you've mentioned.

The ultra compact market really hurt the small sized pushchair market. I have a Joolz Hub 2 which is a small pushchair and folds small, but still has a reversable seat. I think you need massive wheels to cope with sand though.

I have the Joolz Hub2. Pushchairs are so individual that it’s hard to advise without your lifestyle and requirements. For me it was * fits in the boot of my mini * had a reversible seat so baby can parent face beyond bassinet stage * folded in one piece with the seat in either direction * handle pavements and well maintained trails * seat is newborn acceptable in case baby outgrows bassinet early I didn’t want anything too bulky because most of the time I am walking on pavements or smooth National Trust type type paths, and when I’m not it’s usually totally unsuitable for any type of pram so I use the carrier anyway, and having a big bulky pram for the 2 days in the last 6 months when I’d have probably appreciated it isn’t worth it for me. The 10 year warranty on it is also nice to have. But if you’re on muddy field with your pram you’ll probably have a different perspective, and if you don’t mind or want your baby to world face from out of the newborn stage then you might want a cabin approved pram from the start. Personally I love my pram and wouldn’t hesitate to buy it again. It’s easy to use, nice to push and my baby is happy in there. And to copy another user, in my baby group other than me we have another Hub2, Joolz Aer+, Egg 3, Oyster 3, Nuna Mix Next, M&P Ocarro. One thing I’d note about pram buying is that no pram can do everything. I see a lot of posts of poster wanting a pram which can tackle off road conditions really well while folding down to cabin luggage dimensions and that doesn’t and can’t exist. There’s a reason that farmers use tractors and not Smart Cars!!

We were between the Silver Cross Cove and Joolz Hub 2, after testing about 15 different models and ended up going with the Joolz. The Cove looks really nice, is super easy to fold, and very easy to manoeuvre, but folds quite large and we didn’t want to lose our whole boot when in the bassinet phase. We considered the Aer2 as others have recommended, but felt the Hub 2 was just better all round - bigger wheels that can handle more surfaces, but still a relatively compact and easy fold. Not had the baby yet, so can’t give you a real life review. Good luck and congrats! Edit for typo.

After a ton of research, just bought this as our only stroller. I’m very short (5’1”) and the Joolz Hub2 is the only stroller in this market I could find with an adjustable push bar. I’d recommend going to Albee Baby on the UWS and trying it in person, along with a few other models, to solidify your decision.

We got a second hand Joolz 3-in-1, for €100 from someone we know, and to be honest we used the Ergobaby so much that any more would feel like a waste. We now have a Croozer bike-trailer style thing that we got from Vinted or Kleinanzeigen. 11 months in now.

We have the Hub1 and have taken it with us to Japan, Italy France, greece etc. We have another kiddo on the way and cant wait to upgrade to the Hub2 with the Footboard. We have the raincover, footmuff, and the Joolz stroller travel bag is as good of a quality it gets. It’s not as light as the Aer but i love LOVE this stroller. I love how easy it is to take apart to pack at the airport (<30 sec), how you can switch forward/back facing, the recline, etc.

These two prams are great in terms of being light weight and able to use on different terrain. I am very petite (4ft 9) and they were top of our list when testing prams as well as the Joie Finiti, Venicci Claro and the Cybex Balios S Lux. All of these I could easily fold and lift up into a boot. I liked the Claro most but in the end we went with a Joie Finiti which is basically the same as the Nuna Triv, only because we bought 2nd hand on marketplace and it was the only pram on our list close by and in great condition. Has been great for us. I have fit it in our Yaris once with the basinet on top and needed to leave the boot lid loose, but primarily use our Rav 4 so not sure about every day fitting in and out of a smaller car. Definitely worth going to a store that has lots of prams available to try out.