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Our Review of the Valco Tri Mode stroller

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In terms of storage space, rider comfort, car seat compatibility, and unique features, the Valco Runabout Tri-Mode Stroller is as good as they come. Unique options offered by the Runabout Tri-Mode set it apart from the ever-increasing selection of swivel wheel strollers, and as result it has garnered plenty of public attention through a wealth of celebrity endorsements and general sense of high regard amongst the competition. While the Runabout Tri-Mode is definitely on the higher end of the price spectrum for swivel wheel strollers, a laundry list of parent-oriented conveniences make up the difference . . . providing value equivalent to the price tag.

Standout Features of the Valco Tri-Mode Stroller

  • Removable zippered diaper bag
  • Tri-Mode swivel wheel settings (fixed, 45-degree, and swivel)
  • AIRGO Airflow system to keep baby cool on summer days
  • One touch seat recline
  • Zippered basket access in rear
  • One touch brake
  • Perforated footplate
  • Reflective Harness Webbing
  • Comes complete with rain cover, tire pump, and Head Hugger infant seat insert

What parent-oriented features set the Valco Runabout Tri-Mode apart from other, similar swivel wheel strollers?

The Valco Runabout Tri-Mode has a number of imaginative features, oriented toward convenience for parents and comfort for the child rider, that give it a "wheel-up" on the competition. There is a TON of storage space, including and extra large underside storage basket with zipper access at the rear. There is also a new footplate that is perforated so that water and grime from the little one's shoes won't pool up, and the plate can be easily rinsed clean. A one-touch seat recline, similar to Baby Joggers "pinch and slide" mechanism makes dropping or raising the seat a snap. Valco has a range of car seat adaptors available that make the Runabout Tri-mode compatible with Graco, Peg Perego, Combi, and Britax infant car seats.

One of the coolest additions is the zip off rear storage pocket (located on the back of the harness seat) that either works as a shoulder-slung diaper bag or can hang off the handles of the Runabout for easy access. This feature (almost) eliminates the need to purchase a separate diaper bag; it's great for short trips out, but if you plan to carry a large assortment of parental goods Valco also offers a larger diaper bag in colors that match the strollers. Additional stand out features are the adjustable handlebar, super compact fold, one touch brake system, included tire pump, and a zipper section on the canopy that allows you to attach the optional UV-protecting sun and insect net. Valco's optional, one-of-a-kind toddler seat accessory allows you to add an extra rider, much like the Phil & Teds e3 Explorer. The 2007 Valco Runabout Tri-Mode is also two pounds lighter than the 2006 model.

Why is this stroller called the "Tri-Mode"?

Valco has devised a unique swivel wheel system that can be set to three separate modes. The first is full 360-degree orientation for total maneuverability in tight spaces, like department stores or busy sidewalks. The second mode is 45-degrees of forward mobility, which allows for tighter tracking on long walks where tight turns are not as common. The third mode fixes the front wheel forward for better control on trails and rugged terrain.

What about the rider comfort factor?

For the passenger, the Valco Runabout Tri-Mode has plenty to offer as well. Kids love the removable padded front bumper bar, and the AIRGO airflow system allows a cool breeze to flow right through the canopy. The 5-point harness straps are thickly padded, and a head-hugger insert supports an infant's head and neck. A mesh window in the canopy allows mom or dad to peek in on the little one while they're strapped safely into the seat.

The Bottom Line: This upper-echelon stroller has much to offer, though the price is certainly high. With the Toddler Seat Attachment The Valco Runabout Tri-Mode functions as a double stroller, so after you have a second child it will retain its value . . . and that's just the beginning of the list of benefits to owning one of these well-designed Valcos. If you're looking for a sturdy, convenience loaded stroller that can be used over many years, you've sniffed it out. The price may be a deterrent, but there is real value here.

Compatible Car Seats for the Valco Runabout Tri-Mode
  • Valco Runabout Tri Mode
    Bubblegum Pink Special Edition
  • Special Edition Accessories Bubblegum Pink
    Special Edition Accessories Bubblegum Pink
  • Valco Runabout Tri Mode
    Sunrise Navy Special Edition
  • Special Edition Accessories Sunrise Navy
    Special Edition Accessories Sunrise Navy
  • Valco Runabout Tri-Mode stroller - Brilliant Black
    Brilliant Black
  • Valco Runabout Tri-Mode stroller - Champagne
    Champagne
  • Valco Runabout Tri Mode
    Scarlet
  • Valco Tri Mode Single Stroller
    Pistachio
  • Valco Tri Mode Single Stroller
    Plum
  • Valco Tri Mode Single Stroller
    Stone
  • Valco Tri-Mode with Sunshade
    TriMode with Sunshade
  • Valco Runabout Tri Mode with Toddler Seat
    Tri Mode with Toddler Seat and Hood (seat and hood sold separately)
  • Valco Tri Mode with Bassinet
    Tri Mode with Bassinet (sold separately)
Valco Tri Mode with Bassinet

Specs

Capacity
1 Child
Maximum Weight Capacity
45 lbs.
Stroller Weight
23 lbs.
Front Wheel Size
12"

Dimensions

Width
26"
Ground to Handle
30? to 44"
Stroller Length
36"
Seat Back
19"
Hip to Knee
9"
Knee to Foot
14"
Folded Dimensions
26"W x 29"L x 18"H
Folded Dimensions w/out wheels
21"W x 26"L x 15.5"H

Infant Car Seat Compatibility

Fits Britax Companion
Fits Graco Infant Safe Seat (Step 1)
Fits Graco Snugride
Fits Peg Perego Primo Viaggio
  • New Tri- Mode front swivel system incorporating 3 wheel functions. Full swivel, Fully fixed and 45º swivel (best for use with the toddler seat).
  • Front footplate
  • Reflective harness webbing
  • Quik Fix™ mounting system for the front bar and optional toddler seat and bassinet.
  • Sun cap in hood
  • Extended AIRGO™ airflow system allows complete airflow through the entire stroller via the rear hood flap.
  • Zip off rear hood storage pocket which converts to a diaper bag that hooks onto the stroller.
  • One Touch Seat Recline
  • Super Round Hood system with "no tool" mountings provides extra head room for your child.
  • 2 Pounds Lighter than previous Valco strollers!
  • Zipper access to the basket
  • Side basket pockets for even more easy- access storage
  • Inside hood zipper for optional UV protective insect net (net available for ALL Tri-Mode models!)
  • One touch Brake System with suspension
  • Extra cushiony newborn 'headhugger' included
  • Harness strap covers are padded for your baby's comfort
  • 'Super Quick Release' Wheels snap on and off with the push of a button
  • 'Peek a boo' mesh window, allows you to keep an eye on your baby at all times
  • Extra-Large storage basket with rear access
  • Aluminum rim wheels for rust protection
  • 5 point safety harness
  • Super compact fold with or without wheels
  • Stain resistant, removable fabrics for easy clean up
  • Tire pump included with all styles
  • Car seat adaptor, compatible with most Peg Perego, Graco, Britax, and Combi car seats
  • Front bar is removable and adjustable
  • Adjustable handle

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Great Jogging Stroller

5
Reviewer: Anonymous , Huntington Beach, CA Date: January 08, 2008
Love this stroller! Looks great & rolls like a dream. Car seat adapter was a little awkward to figure out, but once we knew what to do it was very versatile & lets baby go from car to stroller without being woken up! Also love the removable bassinet for the same reason. It would be great if they could provide smaller wheels for going into stores, etc., but otherwise a great stroller.
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Great looking stroller

4
Reviewer: Aaron , Scottsdale, AZ Date: December 03, 2007
I bought this stroller for running around the neighborhood and really like it. My only complaint would be that it doesn't fold up very small, but it's the price you pay for looking good on the road.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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space for feet under the toddler seat

5
Reviewer: bee , victoria australia Date: November 07, 2007
I love the new trimode. In 3 short years I have owned 6 different prams. I do A LOT of walking and am alwasy in search of the perfect pram! The trimode when in single use is that! However when I use the toddler seat with my 11kg child in it (the instructions says it can hold up to 20kgs) the toddler seat hangs onto the pram seat itself so that my baby in the rear has no where for his feet to go! Ive looked at all the photos available and they on the valco website and they depict that there is a lot of room. perhaps I have missed a critical step in the set up?
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Tri Mode with Toddler Seat

4
Reviewer: Anonymous , Plainview, NY Date: August 30, 2007
I purchased the Tri-Mode with a toddler seat about 5 months ago for my newborn and 2-year old toddler and have been very happy with it. I was not interested in purchasing a tandem double-stroller or a side-by-side, as my toddler was not using a stroller much anymore and generally prefers to walk; but we needed something that could serve as an occasional double-stroller. It came down to a decision between the Valco and the Phil & Ted's. They're both about the same weight and fold to about the same size. We chose the Valco for 2 main reasons - first, I was just not into the idea of the child in the attachment seat of the Phil & Ted's sitting so close to the ground and able to reach over and play with the dirty wheels, and the wheel guards didn't seem to me to be able to prevent this. Second, I disliked that the storage basket of the Phil & Ted's is lost with a second child, as it becomes the space for his feet. Hanging a bag from the handlebar of the Phil & Ted's did not appear to be a viable option, as anything but a very small bag would interfere with the child in the back seat. Additionally, there were a couple of other features of the Valco that I liked - the ratcheting canopy, the quality of the material, and the fact that it just seemed more solidly built. My toddler absolutely loves the toddler seat of the Valco - for a kid who loves to walk, he never hesitates to climb right into it for a ride. I think he just loves riding high up. One downside of the Valco is that with the toddler in front, it becomes somewhat more difficult to maneuver (with one child, it turns on a dime), as the heavier child is centered over the front swivel wheel; I'm not sure, but I suspect that the weight of 2 children might be more evenly distributed with the Phil & Ted's. Additionally, the toddler in front can't nap in the Valco as the seat is too short, but my toddler no longer naps in his stroller, so it wasn't an issue for us. Overall, the Valco was the right choice for us and we've been very happy with it.
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i love/hate my strollers!

4
Reviewer: Jennifer , Denver, CO Date: August 21, 2007
I purchased my Valco Runabout Tri Mode about 5 months ago. I am an agonizer. I spent months trying to decide which is the right stroller, for the right price. (And this is my second major stroller- first one got smushed in a car accident) I was looking for the same thing that every other modern mom wants- everything! Of course, you can't have it all, so I finally decided the smooth ride and expandability of the Valco were the most important features. This really is a great stroller. It's very sturdy, turns on a dime, has a great break system, fantastic storage, and my 9 month-old seems to be very comfy in it. BUT it is bulky- as ALL jogging strollers are. (Oh, I should mention, I don't jog, so haven't actually used it in the fixed wheel position). Realistically, I probably should have gone w/a Bugaboo, which despite it's 2 step fold, is still much easier to cart around. (But my husband would have divorced me for spending that much on a stroller, and I really like having him around!) Getting the Valco up and down stairs is ridiculous (again, as any jogging stroller would be). Due to it's cumbersome nature, I don't take it w/me to the mall, etc. I do have a small SUV, so it fits in the trunk, but again, is quite cumbersome. SO, if you just want a cool-looking and very nice, high quality stroller to take to the park, the farmers market, long walks, etc, this is a GREAT stroller! (I also have the UV protection zip-on bug net, which is super cool, practical, and easy to use.) If you want portability....keep looking! (I'm looking into the Bee now...hmmm!)
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Bugaboo or Valco? Cool space age baby pram

4
Reviewer: Lesley , Pasadena, California Date: March 02, 2007
Pros: The bassinette that comes with the Valco is the BEST one. It is even better than the Bugaboo, for less money. Large sized and well padded, You can use the Bassinette all the time at home and when traveling as a bed for your little one(till about 4 months).Valco sells a separate stand for the Bassinette which is very secure. The bassinette is also good for longer walks before your baby can sit up. The car seat adapter also works well for use before your baby can sit up, (although it comes with NO instructions-we had to search for pictures online) You might be better off not using the carseat adapter all the time. this is because, although you may not be thinking of this, but "flat heads" are on the rise in new babies(that's what the helmets are for--I am a physician so I think about these things), and the carseat is a main contributor toward flat head, so you are better off taking your baby out of the carseat and putting him or her in the bassinette in the stroller if he is going to be there more than a few minutes. Plus, they sleep really well in there. You can do errands or go on a walk without guilt that you shortchanging your baby's nap. Also, when your baby gets older and you put the seat on instead of the Basinette, the Valco goes into the car with the seat still on it. For the bugaboo, you have to take the whole seat off to put it in the car and it's a pain. It feels VERY stable when you push it. Cons: the wheelbase is wide-I have taken the paint off some of my doors. The three wheel system is "clunkier" for non-jogging than the four wheel sytem (like the Bugaboo) but more stable for bad weather (not much of that here). It is still pretty big even when collapsed. It fits easily in my SUV but not in my husband's Honda. If you buy this, you will still need a cheap little every day four wheel stroller for quick errands. Just accept it. Overall, because of the bassinette and the toddler seat, this one does well in terms of being flexible as your needs change, because I cannot afford to keep buying strollers! Be prepared, if you get it with the Basinette and go places with the bassinette on, it looks like this cool space age baby pram, and people will stop you constantly to ask where you got it. The black stroller with the black bassinette (the one I have) looks a bit "Adams Family" (which I like, but you may not) so you might want to go for color.
33 of 33 people found this review helpful
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Short Straps

4
Reviewer: Anonymous , Whitby, Ontario Date: February 12, 2007
Overall we have really liked this stroller. It was interesting getting used to the wheels being wider than the frame (I ran it into MULTIPLE displays at stores), but it's very easy to maneuver and the adjustable handlebar is great for tall people like us. I agree that the basket is inaccessible when the seat is reclined. The issue we have is while my son is only 4 months old, he's tipping the scales at 19 lbs and 28 inches and the waist straps are too short. When he's bundled up it's a really tight squeeze and the straps are already fully extended. We have ordered an extender from the store we bought the stroller from (they said they have heard of this problem before several times), but given the high price tag I would have expected a simple thing like this to be taken care of. I emailed Valco and did not receive a reply. I'm finding now that we've used it a fair bit I would really like a drink holder, so I'll be picking one up shortly and am considering the matching diaper bag.
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
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Valco with Toddler Seat

4
Reviewer: Anonymous , Boston, MA Date: February 06, 2007
Just wanted to say I loved my Valco with the Toddler seat until my toddler weighed 30lbs, and I could no longer turn the front wheel. For all of those who think this is a good alternative to a side by side, I don't beleive that it is. I am selling my Valco for a side by side jogger, and probably would have bought the original side by side valco and forgone the toddler seat option.

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Hi there! I agree that the single stroller + toddler attachment isn't a good replacement for a double side by side - if your toddler will sit in a double side by side. If your toddler is constantly in and out of the double side by side, or isn't always with you, the single stroller + toddler attachment is a great solution!

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Very cool!

4
Reviewer: sarah jones , Chico, CA Date: December 03, 2006
I have owned this stroller for about 2 months now and use it daily for walks downtown and errands, plus a few sprints/jogs here and there. I feel like I have put it through a good test and here's what I've come up with...

Upsides:

1) My 2-year old LOVES the front seat and never even asks to get out of it.

2) It is very cool and has lots of places to stash things. The bottom storage basket is HUGE.

3) Seems pretty tough, like it will last a long time.

4) Easy to get through handicap accessible doors (older buildings though, not quite narrow enough)

5) Super easy to push and maneuver, especially without a toddler in front.

6) Folds up easy and fits in our station wagon with no problem

7) Foot break is easy to use and is placed well.



Downsides:

1) My 2-year old is on the bigger side, over 3 feet tall and 30+ pounds so he makes the stroller very top heavy. This makes the stroller prone to rocking if he starts really trying to reach for something he sees in a store.

2) I also purchased the hitchhiker, but it rocks forward and backward and he is too short to see over the handlebar and not coordinated enough to stand on it safely.

3) There is a lot of storage yes, but it is a bit hard to use easily with an infant lying down in the seat. There is only an inch or two between the bottom of the reclined seat and the basket. So you are forced to lift up the seat in order to get the items into the basket. Not a big deal, but it is annoying for quick ins and outs, like water or snacks.If the basket was longer (closer to the handlebar, it would be more convenient)

4) There is no cup holder or pocket that can hold a decent sized bottle of water within easy reach.

5) The canopy for the front seat has no visor the kids can pull down so today my son was bending the entire thing forward and hunching down and in the corner to get out of the sun. Ingenoius use of the canopy I thought, but perhaps there is a better solution in terms of design.

Overall though, great stroller. It was what I was looking for...a double stroller that was tougher and nicer for fast walks than the standard doubles and not as wide as double joggers.
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