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Uppababy Stroller wheels 2010
We own the Uppababy's flagship welded and formed aircraft aluminum alloy frame stroller system called the Vista, 2009 model. We absolutely love it however we've (ok, just I..) have always complained that one wheel is just slightly wobbly whilst others are just ever so slightly lumpy in feel. I don't think anyone other than the highly picky would really have noticed. But, I do, and I care.
When 2010 model was released, they featured improved "smooth rolling 'no-flat' foam and rubber back" wheels. After a few emails and a phone call with Uppababy, they trusted my judgment with pretty much no argument and sent me free 2010 retrofit replacements. That's a value of $90USD+shipping/tax.
These wheels are SO MUCH smoother than the 2009 wheels. They also look much nicer with the 5-spoke black gun-metal style rims (as opposed to the 3 spoke dated silver rims). We feel like we just bought a new stroller.
Aside from the wheels, we ended up purchasing direct from Uppababy the retrofit replacement 2010 seat at wholesale cost (for my troubles with the wheels). That's about 30% discount;-). The new seat is an incredible improvement over the 2009 seat frame. A tonne of subtle changes to the seat which you'd never know until you actually compare side by side.
1. Seat has more more level of adjustment upright which allows Emma to sit a bit more comfortably since she's a tiny little girl.
2. The seat significantly more padded to help Emma sit longer.
3. The top ventilation window/flap has a simple elastic + wedge tie to keep the window open without any hacked up home made rig -- personally think this was a defect in design.
4. The seat back is higher by about 1.5 inches which means the seat will fit taller kids with a bit more head room. (Due to this, any retrofit situation will require purchasing of a new seat cover kit)
5. The seat harness now has three height levels of shoulder adjustment as opposed to two.
6. The seat crotch harness now can adjust as well, as opposed to ZERO adjustment before.
So far that's the main differences we have noticed in the newer seat. So for 2009 buyers of Vista, I truly think these two retrofit upgrades are WELL WORTH the money especially if you can get the wheels for free, as well as get a wholesale price direct from Uppababy. It makes the stroller feel brand new. It does not give you ALL the updates as in the actual 2010 model frame but for very little money, it covers all the upgrades that affect the child.
Uppababy customer service is second to none. Two thumbs up! Thank you !
Uppababy Stroller wheels 2010
We own the Uppababy's flagship welded and formed aircraft aluminum alloy frame stroller system called the Vista, 2009 model. We absolutely love it however we've (ok, just I..) have always complained that one wheel is just slightly wobbly whilst others are just ever so slightly lumpy in feel. I don't think anyone other than the highly picky would really have noticed. But, I do, and I care.
When 2010 model was released, they featured improved "smooth rolling 'no-flat' foam and rubber back" wheels. After a few emails and a phone call with Uppababy, they trusted my judgment with pretty much no argument and sent me free 2010 retrofit replacements. That's a value of $90USD+shipping/tax.
These wheels are SO MUCH smoother than the 2009 wheels. They also look much nicer with the 5-spoke black gun-metal style rims (as opposed to the 3 spoke dated silver rims). We feel like we just bought a new stroller.
Aside from the wheels, we ended up purchasing direct from Uppababy the retrofit replacement 2010 seat at wholesale cost (for my troubles with the wheels). That's about 30% discount;-). The new seat is an incredible improvement over the 2009 seat frame. A tonne of subtle changes to the seat which you'd never know until you actually compare side by side.
1. Seat has more more level of adjustment upright which allows Emma to sit a bit more comfortably since she's a tiny little girl.
2. The seat significantly more padded to help Emma sit longer.
3. The top ventilation window/flap has a simple elastic + wedge tie to keep the window open without any hacked up home made rig -- personally think this was a defect in design.
4. The seat back is higher by about 1.5 inches which means the seat will fit taller kids with a bit more head room. (Due to this, any retrofit situation will require purchasing of a new seat cover kit)
5. The seat harness now has three height levels of shoulder adjustment as opposed to two.
6. The seat crotch harness now can adjust as well, as opposed to ZERO adjustment before.
So far that's the main differences we have noticed in the newer seat. So for 2009 buyers of Vista, I truly think these two retrofit upgrades are WELL WORTH the money especially if you can get the wheels for free, as well as get a wholesale price direct from Uppababy. It makes the stroller feel brand new. It does not give you ALL the updates as in the actual 2010 model frame but for very little money, it covers all the upgrades that affect the child.
Uppababy customer service is second to none. Two thumbs up! Thank you !