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91 of 95 found the following review helpful:
 Better than the City Mini Jul 28, 2011
By lwkathr
I was in search of a lightweight stroller for running errands, going to the store, etc but wanted something more substantial than an umbrella stroller. Since my baby is 2 months old, I also wanted something that could lie flat. I got several recommendations from neighborhood moms for the City Mini, so I was pretty much sold on it until I went to "test drive" it and came across the new B-Agile. The strollers have the same look, are the same size, and just about the same weight. But, the B-Agile won me over because it has:
- a much smother ride - the shocks seem better and the wheels are better
- better foot clearance - the City Mini is not good for people with long legs and/or people who take long strides. B-Agile has a curved bar so your leg can fit
- better seat padding - the City Mini feels hard as rocks compared to B-Agile, plus B-Agile has a great infant head rest
- fabric isn't as "slippery" - City Mini fabric feels slick and cheap
- handle bar much more comfortable to hold - similar to BOB
- folding is SO easy and locks into place automatically
Everything else is comparable or the same. For $10 more than City Mini, get the B-Agile. Only downfalls are the expensive attachments (you will pay just as much for Baby Jogger City Mini attachments)....for $249 you'd think they would give mom a cup holder for coffee!!!
55 of 56 found the following review helpful:
 B-Agile vs. City Mini - B-Agile is great - almost perfect! Aug 07, 2011
By Rachel F
I had a Bugaboo Cameleon since my son was born - but we are now moving from NYC to the suburbs and the Cameleon just isn't easy to get in and out of the car, so I sold it on Craigslist and looked at both the 2011 Baby Joggger City Mini (BJCM) and the B-Agile. I ended up liking the B-Agile more than the City Mini for a few reasons:
1) I'm short (5'0") and the handle on the BJCM was way too high for me. It was also wrapped with this cheap plastic/rubber handle guard which I didn't like at all. The handle on the B-Agile was exactly like my Bugaboo - felt like the same height and was also wrapped in the same material as the Bugaboo.
2) I found the push/glide of the B-Agile to be better than the City Mini. I see almost no difference between it and the Bug Cameleon. It might even be easier to maneuver b/c of the 3 wheel design!
3) B-Agile has suspension. I don't believe the BJCM has any suspension - at least it didn't feel like it did!
4) I liked the material better on the B-Agile better than the shiny slick material of the BJCM. (This is a personal preference, of course.)
5) The seat in the B-Agile was roomier and overall looked more comfortable. The seat was sturdy and structured - not a slumpy soft material seat like the BJCM. Both strollers provided good back support.
6) The straps on the B-Agile outshine the BJCM by a million miles. They are so easy to adjust - no re-threading or re-clipping needed and the buckle is childproof. (Many of my friends 3 years olds can get themselves out of the BJCM buckle in an instant.)
7) The basket is more accessible than the BJCM.
8) The canopy is large, but not too large to block the child's view when out for a stroll.
9) The peek-a-boo window in the canopy is mesh (not ugly vinyl) and allows for air-flow.
Now for the complaints..... ;)
1) The seat in the most upright position is not upright at all. It's still at a pretty significant angle. My son likes to sit up and look around and he simply can't do that w/ the B-Agile in it's manufactured state. With that being said, I was able to rig the straps that adjust the incline to make the seat upright. Basically, I take the 2 hanging straps in the back of the stroller and wrap it around the frame. Then, I take the D-shaped rings at the end of the strap and fit them in between the snaps that connect the seat material to the frame of the stroller. It works very well, except you have to unsnap the rigged straps before you collapse the stroller. Not a huge deal, but Britax should have made a more upright seat, like the 2011 BJCM velcro strap option.
2) The frame is creaky sometimes when the stroller is loaded up with stuff and you need to turn it.
3) After the promotion is finished at the end of August, the stroller will come with no add-ons. ALL add-ons need to be purchased separately. I wish it just came with at least one added feature like a cup holder, a rain cover, a carry bag, child tray, etc.
4) The child tray attachment is a good feature, but I wish that it was adjustable! It's just too far out for my 17 month old son.
3) The storage pouch in the back kind of hangs in an ugly way, in my opinion. You can roll it up to get it out of the way.... but then you can't use the storage pouch!
I think that's it! Overall, I'm very happy with the stroller and think it was a good choice for my needs. If the seat went totally upright on it's own, I would have given this 5 stars, instead of 4!!!
39 of 44 found the following review helpful:
Nicely made, but not perfect Aug 04, 2011
By Karen in Mommyland
My quest for the perfect stroller has been ongoing for the past 10 years. At this point in time I'm convinced that a perfect stroller does not exist. I've had Peg Perego, Graco, Chicco, Evenflo and Kolcraft strollers. I've also taken numerous other strollers for test drives. The bottom line is every stroller is missing at least something that keeps it from being labeled "perfect". For the Britax B-Agile, there are a few things that keep me from being able to call this a perfect stroller.
For starters, I'm not a fan of infinite reclining seat backs. No matter how easy or simple the manufacturer claims they are, there's usually something that gums up the works. For this stroller, right out of the box it the adjust function didn't work well because the webbing on on side was installed twisted. After talking to their customer service [who offered to replace the stroller citing the problem as unable to be fixed] and playing with the sliding adjustor and the webbing, I managed to straighten out the webbing to allow the seat back to adjust smoothly. I suppose it's possible that the webbing could twist during repeated use.
It should be noted that while you could use this stroller with a newborn, the seat back does not fully recline. It comes close to it, but it does not form a flat surface like the Chicco Cortina does. It does recline enough that a baby will be able to nap.
I'm not thrilled with how this stroller folds. Sure it's quick and easy, but I honestly don't see myself folding this with a baby in one arm. I particularly don't like that this stroller doesn't stand on it's own once folded. It's a feature that I've always appreciated in my Peg Perego, Chicco and cheap-o Evenflo strollers. The way this stroller folds also places the handle on the ground. I don't know about you, but I prefer the portion of the stroller that my hands will come in constant contact with to stay off the ground. I can only imagine how dirty the handle bar will get as I fold this up in the muddy parking lot at the soccer field.
The buckle on the child restraint harness is incredibly stiff. Releasing the straps from the buckle takes a good deal of effort. I had previously thought he Peg Perego buckles were the worst, but Britax certainly proved me wrong. If your child is a pint sized Houdini, then this buckle should do an excellent job of keeping him or her in the stroller.
The lack of a parent tray for the price of this stroller also does not impress me. I've felt the same way about my Peg Perego strollers as well. For what you're paying for this stroller, it would be nice to not have to buy the cup holder, too. In my experience the add on cup holders for these higher end strollers are usually unable to hold anything other than a water bottle.
The storage basket underneath is ok. If the stroller is fully reclined you're going to have some difficulty accessing what is in there particularly if you carry a larger diaper bag. It's not an awful storage basket but it's not the best either.
I'm not a fan of the fixed height handle bar. I'd much prefer one that is adjustable. I'm 5'5" and I find the height for the handlebar on this stroller to suit me nicely, but I can see how shorter or taller parents might have issues with the handle height.
So what do I like about this stroller? Well, the canopy is very nice. It's generously sized and will certainly shield little ones from the harsh sun. I love the peek-a-boo window on the canopy. The flap lifts up to reveal a mesh insert which you can see through. This design means you won't have clear vinyl that develops a hole over time or gives you a distorted view. It also means you can actually see your child. I have a Chicco Cortina and I'm amazed at I can't even see through the peek-a-boo window. The rear of the canopy has a nice storage pocket which can be rolled up and secured (You'll notice that Britax was skimping on the elastic and the loop to secure the back of the canopy is not long enough to work, I remedied this with an elastic hair tie.). Once the back is rolled up there is a mesh lining that offers ventilation.
I love how smoothly this stroller handles. I'd have to say it's the smoothest ride of all the strollers I own, so it gets high marks for that.
The one touch brake is nice. It is easily engaged and disengaged. I like that one touch locks both rear wheels. Since the brake isn't stiff, you can lock and unlock the brake with sandals on and not kill your toes as you disengage the brake. It's the best brake lever that I've encountered on a stroller.
The stroller upholstery is nice. The material is a type that feels like it can easily be spot cleaned. I'd say the fabric is comparable to what you will find on Chicco and Peg Perego strollers. It's certainly nicer than what you will find on a Graco, Baby Trend, or Kolcraft stroller.
Adjusting the height of the harness straps is pretty easy. I like that there's no rethreading involved.
The maneuverability of this stroller is excellent. It's probably the only stroller I own where I won't wind up running it into everything in my path. With a lighter child, you should be able to push this stroller one handed. I tested it out with my six year old who is 43 inches and 46 pounds. Pushing her in this stroller required me to use two hands.
So how well did the six year old fit in the stroller? Well, I'm surprised to report that she had plenty of head room with the canopy fully extended. With it folded up her head was hitting the canopy. Her knees were up a bit but this stroller can certainly be used in a pinch for a larger child. She told me the seat was comfortable.
Overall, the stroller isn't bad. Depending on what you are looking for in a stroller, this one may be a great fit for you. While there's plenty about this stroller that I don't like, I can certainly see myself using this one a lot in the future.
18 of 20 found the following review helpful:
Love this stroller.... Jul 24, 2011
By SS
We were looking for a high-end but lightweight, compact, travel-friendly stroller. Our umbrella stroller wasn't cutting it anymore, and our Bob Revolution stroller was too bulky for travel, daily errands, and our sedan trunk. The Britax B-Agile is light; I can carry our 25lb baby in one arm and the stroller in another arm, up and down stairs; it is compact (went to the beach and could pack all our family's items plus the stroller in our Infiniti sedan trunk); it is super easy to fold up (just grab by the carry handle and press a button-it collapses to almost flat. The sunshade is huge. The storage below the baby is adequate and comparable to that of the Bob. The stroller also has a reclined position for the baby, which is as easy as pressing a button to let it down, or pulling a strap to raise it up. Handle bar is a good height...I'm tall and like that I don't have to bend over to reach it. I'll probably keep the Bob for running on rough terrain, but that's about it.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 I really wanted to love this... Feb 17, 2012
By Stephanie
With all the great reviews out there, I was hoping to love the Britax B-Agile. There are a lot of good things about it, but there are enough cons that I'm thinking of returning it for something different, or perhaps keeping it as backup and getting something else for a main stroller.
First, the good points:
- Very, very easy to fold and unfold. I like that there is a safety button to push before folding it and a locking mechanism. We looked at the Baby Jogger City Mini and both of those features were missing.
- Lightweight
- Seems to be well made and sturdy.
- Easy to assemble
- Ride is fairly smooth
- Infinite recline positions
- Brake is easy to use
- Nice canopy, good viewing panel at the top
Drawbacks:
- Stroller basket seems small. I had a hard time getting my diaper bag in the bottom.
- Buckle is very hard to use. My little guy has been pretty calm but I'm worried about trying to use it when he's bigger and/or squirming.
- Hard to raise seat with baby in it. Full upright position is still reclined a bit too much.
- One-handed steering was unimpressive.
- No parent console
- No tray or bumper bar
- Can't raise canopy for taller kids
- The footrest portion tapers; I'm not sure how comfortable that would be when a child is big enough to use it.
Overall, the main features of the stroller are impressive. However, the little details are what makes the experience, and that is where this stroller falls short.
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