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Paul · Jun 5th, 2004, 09:02 AM

Abi told me about this last week, just found the story online, although the other version said it was 1/2 an hour and they were using the manual while they struggled!?

"Stroller derby
Passers-by had quite a laugh watching Gwyneth Paltrow's assistant and security guard trying unsuccessfully to figure out how to set up little Apple's $900 baby buggy outside a restaurant in London.

Eyewitnesses say the two tinkered with the darned thing for nearly 20 minutes before Gwyneth's assistant finally phoned the actress, who was inside waiting, to ask how it worked."

Spy Car · Jun 5th, 2004, 01:18 PM

So what kind of stroller did we buy?

They not so bad really....once you hire an assistant with a modicum of mechanical skill

Too big for the MINI though

Hey great idea to have a MINI, Children and Parents thread Paul

Just in time

Paul · Jun 5th, 2004, 01:21 PM

Could have done with this forum a while back myself! Amazing how many conversations I managed to dig up already with good information to move into here!

obehave · Jun 5th, 2004, 02:40 PM

What kind of buggy costs $900

Does it have tinted, bullet proof glass or something?

Gotta admit though that the one we had I could put up fine. Breaking it back down was just sad. Got the wife to did it most times.

Spy Car · Jun 5th, 2004, 03:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by obehave

What kind of buggy costs $900

Does it have tinted, bullet proof glass or something?

Well more like $800 (plus a hundred dollar diaper bag

)

A splurge for sure...but these Bugaboo Frogs are sweet.

<------------joins the ranks of yuppie scum

dietcokeplease · Jun 5th, 2004, 11:10 PM

I test drove a Bugaboo Frog in John Lewis on Thursday. (£479 excluding accessories).

My impressions are that when the small wheels are at the front, the size of the wheels means that it can't cope too well with bumps and potholes. Also there is too much slack when pushing it around and this means that it could be tiring. By slack I mean that the pram frame is too loose and floppy. It's the joints and hinges that make it less rigid.

Shamster · Jun 6th, 2004, 10:24 PM

this buggy is the buggy of the film stars - there was an article a few days ago in the press showing 4 celebritys who all use them (can't remember the others

)

Spy Car · Jun 7th, 2004, 06:29 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by dietcokeplease

I test drove a Bugaboo Frog in John Lewis on Thursday. (£479 excluding accessories).

My impressions are that when the small wheels are at the front, the size of the wheels means that it can't cope too well with bumps and potholes

On bumpy streets the handle flips over and the big wheels are supposed to go in front...designed to go either way. Surprised you didn't find it rigid...seem quite sturdy to me.

Mines still in a box so there hasn't been much road testing I must admit.

dietcokeplease · Jun 7th, 2004, 07:08 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by shamster

this buggy is the buggy of the film stars - there was an article a few days ago in the press showing 4 celebritys who all use them (can't remember the others

)

They must be the really, really famous celebs then!

dietcokeplease · Jun 7th, 2004, 07:12 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Spy Car

On bumpy streets the handle flips over and the big wheels are supposed to go in front...designed to go either way. Surprised you didn't find it rigid...seem quite sturdy to me.

Mines still in a box so there hasn't been much road testing I must admit.

Ah! I didn't realise that the handle flipped. And the zombie of a sales assistant didn't tell me either.

We're using a Mamas and Papas Twin Aria (Peg Perego) and any other stroller/buggy seems so floppy after using it.

Lorri · Jun 7th, 2004, 07:27 AM

Found a pic... I hadn't got a clue what one looked like

Paul · Jun 7th, 2004, 08:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by dietcokeplease

We're using a Mamas and Papas Twin Aria (Peg Perego) and any other stroller/buggy seems so floppy after using it.

Single Aria user here, no complaints still.

Rakey · Jun 7th, 2004, 10:28 AM

the Frog is one of my fav products has been for the last 4 years when I first saw it in Koln.

If I was in the market for a buggy, this would be one on my list to buy, its very cool, and excellently engineered.

As with any pushchair, those not familiar with it should not be left to try and figure it out, they should be shown the user guide or guarantees are invalidated and products can get broken by these monkeys without a clue

This is written into most products manuals and purchase agreements.

Spy Car · Jun 7th, 2004, 01:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dietcokeplease

Ah! I didn't realise that the handle flipped. And the zombie of a sales assistant didn't tell me either.

We're using a Mamas and Papas Twin Aria (Peg Perego) and any other stroller/buggy seems so floppy after using it.

We'll have a single Aria for the MINI so I'll be able to give a good review in a couple months.

UK parents may want to compare the Aria to the Silver Cross Compact (not imported here but looks great in the pics). Designed with the help of baby-stroller genius I'm told

Rakey · Jun 7th, 2004, 05:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Spy Car

We'll have a single Aria for the MINI so I'll be able to give a good review in a couple months.

UK parents may want to compare the Aria to the Silver Cross Compact (not imported here but looks great in the pics). Designed with the help of baby-stroller genius I'm told

<--------slips Spy his usual $50 fee

MiniG · Jun 7th, 2004, 05:58 PM

I want to get the frog but fitted with Bilstein HDs. I might also go for larger rims and lower profile tires -- I think there are some Honda rims that fit with an adapter. Is there a cupholder option?
Anyone fitted Whalens on the handles yet?

dietcokeplease · Jun 7th, 2004, 09:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniG

I want to get the frog but fitted with Bilstein HDs. I might also go for larger rims and lower profile tires -- I think there are some Honda rims that fit with an adapter. Is there a cupholder option?
Anyone fitted Whalens on the handles yet?

The larger rims and lower profile tyres spoil the ride and make Baby's cheeks wobble uncontrollably. Also the cupholder only takes weedy british cans and not SuperMegaQuartBigSlurpee sized cups. And I'd wait until July when the facelift model comes out.

MiniG · Jun 8th, 2004, 05:36 AM

Cool, thanks! I might have a baby on the way by then anyway!

Jun 5th, 2004, 09:02 AM	#1
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Bugaboo Frog - Paltrow problems! Abi told me about this last week, just found the story online, although the other version said it was 1/2 an hour and they were using the manual while they struggled!? "Stroller derby Passers-by had quite a laugh watching Gwyneth Paltrow's assistant and security guard trying unsuccessfully to figure out how to set up little Apple's $900 baby buggy outside a restaurant in London. Eyewitnesses say the two tinkered with the darned thing for nearly 20 minutes before Gwyneth's assistant finally phoned the actress, who was inside waiting, to ask how it worked."

Jun 5th, 2004, 11:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 07:55 AM Posts: 5,315 Offline	I test drove a Bugaboo Frog in John Lewis on Thursday. (£479 excluding accessories). My impressions are that when the small wheels are at the front, the size of the wheels means that it can't cope too well with bumps and potholes. Also there is too much slack when pushing it around and this means that it could be tiring. By slack I mean that the pram frame is too loose and floppy. It's the joints and hinges that make it less rigid. There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

Jun 6th, 2004, 10:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
Shamster Lord of The Four Rings Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reminiscing Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 10,474 Offline	this buggy is the buggy of the film stars - there was an article a few days ago in the press showing 4 celebritys who all use them (can't remember the others ) 170508

Jun 7th, 2004, 07:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 07:55 AM Posts: 5,315 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by shamster this buggy is the buggy of the film stars - there was an article a few days ago in the press showing 4 celebritys who all use them (can't remember the others ) They must be the really, really famous celebs then! There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

Jun 7th, 2004, 07:12 AM	#10 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 07:55 AM Posts: 5,315 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Spy Car On bumpy streets the handle flips over and the big wheels are supposed to go in front...designed to go either way. Surprised you didn't find it rigid...seem quite sturdy to me. Mines still in a box so there hasn't been much road testing I must admit. Ah! I didn't realise that the handle flipped. And the zombie of a sales assistant didn't tell me either. We're using a Mamas and Papas Twin Aria (Peg Perego) and any other stroller/buggy seems so floppy after using it. There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

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Jun 5th, 2004, 01:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Spy Car I miss Ruthie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of the Angels Local Time: 12:55 AM Posts: 6,359 Offline	So what kind of stroller did we buy? They not so bad really....once you hire an assistant with a modicum of mechanical skill Too big for the MINI though Hey great idea to have a MINI, Children and Parents thread Paul Just in time

Jun 5th, 2004, 01:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Could have done with this forum a while back myself! Amazing how many conversations I managed to dig up already with good information to move into here!

Jun 5th, 2004, 02:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 03:55 AM Posts: 9,388 Offline	What kind of buggy costs $900 Does it have tinted, bullet proof glass or something? Gotta admit though that the one we had I could put up fine. Breaking it back down was just sad. Got the wife to did it most times.

Jun 5th, 2004, 03:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
Spy Car I miss Ruthie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of the Angels Local Time: 12:55 AM Posts: 6,359 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by obehave What kind of buggy costs $900 Does it have tinted, bullet proof glass or something? Well more like $800 (plus a hundred dollar diaper bag ) A splurge for sure...but these Bugaboo Frogs are sweet. <------------joins the ranks of yuppie scum

Jun 7th, 2004, 06:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
Spy Car I miss Ruthie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of the Angels Local Time: 12:55 AM Posts: 6,359 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dietcokeplease I test drove a Bugaboo Frog in John Lewis on Thursday. (£479 excluding accessories). My impressions are that when the small wheels are at the front, the size of the wheels means that it can't cope too well with bumps and potholes On bumpy streets the handle flips over and the big wheels are supposed to go in front...designed to go either way. Surprised you didn't find it rigid...seem quite sturdy to me. Mines still in a box so there hasn't been much road testing I must admit.

Jun 7th, 2004, 07:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
Lorri I can feel it Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sheffield Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 10,883 Offline	Found a pic... I hadn't got a clue what one looked like Attached Thumbnails

Jun 7th, 2004, 08:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dietcokeplease We're using a Mamas and Papas Twin Aria (Peg Perego) and any other stroller/buggy seems so floppy after using it. Single Aria user here, no complaints still.

Jun 7th, 2004, 10:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 50,334 Offline	the Frog is one of my fav products has been for the last 4 years when I first saw it in Koln. If I was in the market for a buggy, this would be one on my list to buy, its very cool, and excellently engineered. As with any pushchair, those not familiar with it should not be left to try and figure it out, they should be shown the user guide or guarantees are invalidated and products can get broken by these monkeys without a clue This is written into most products manuals and purchase agreements. Its only a forum you know!

Jun 7th, 2004, 01:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
Spy Car I miss Ruthie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: City of the Angels Local Time: 12:55 AM Posts: 6,359 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dietcokeplease Ah! I didn't realise that the handle flipped. And the zombie of a sales assistant didn't tell me either. We're using a Mamas and Papas Twin Aria (Peg Perego) and any other stroller/buggy seems so floppy after using it. We'll have a single Aria for the MINI so I'll be able to give a good review in a couple months. UK parents may want to compare the Aria to the Silver Cross Compact (not imported here but looks great in the pics). Designed with the help of baby-stroller genius I'm told

Jun 7th, 2004, 05:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 08:55 AM Posts: 50,334 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Spy Car We'll have a single Aria for the MINI so I'll be able to give a good review in a couple months. UK parents may want to compare the Aria to the Silver Cross Compact (not imported here but looks great in the pics). Designed with the help of baby-stroller genius I'm told <--------slips Spy his usual $50 fee Its only a forum you know!

Jun 7th, 2004, 05:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
MiniG Proud MINI2 Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern California Local Time: 11:55 PM Posts: 384 Offline	I want to get the frog but fitted with Bilstein HDs. I might also go for larger rims and lower profile tires -- I think there are some Honda rims that fit with an adapter. Is there a cupholder option? Anyone fitted Whalens on the handles yet?

Jun 7th, 2004, 09:09 PM	#17 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 07:55 AM Posts: 5,315 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniG I want to get the frog but fitted with Bilstein HDs. I might also go for larger rims and lower profile tires -- I think there are some Honda rims that fit with an adapter. Is there a cupholder option? Anyone fitted Whalens on the handles yet? The larger rims and lower profile tyres spoil the ride and make Baby's cheeks wobble uncontrollably. Also the cupholder only takes weedy british cans and not SuperMegaQuartBigSlurpee sized cups. And I'd wait until July when the facelift model comes out. There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

Jun 8th, 2004, 05:36 AM	#18 (permalink)
MiniG Proud MINI2 Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern California Local Time: 11:55 PM Posts: 384 Offline	Cool, thanks! I might have a baby on the way by then anyway!

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