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28 of 33 found the following review helpful:
 The City Select is better for twins - higher weight limit than Britax Jun 16, 2011
By Justbooking
With three kids under four, including twins, I've had my fair share of double strollers. The Baby Jogger City Select and the Britax B -Ready look very similar, but they're not when used in doubles mode. Which stroller is better really depends on the age of your kids. For my twins or different age kids, I found the City Select had more advantages. However, if your kids are not close in age or weight, the Britax is worth looking at.
Some considerations:
* The City Select stroller was Baby Gizmo's top tandem stroller in 2010 -- the 2011 model has been redesigned with deeper and firmer seats, improving an already excellent stroller. The Britax B-Ready is a first-generation stroller and still has some areas that could be improved upon.
* Of the two, the City Select is a better stroller for twins because of the 45 lb. max weight allowance for each of its full-size seats (child weight + baggage for a total of 90 lbs max for the stroller), foot wells that expand to 10.5 inches and large canopies that raise up to 24", allowing you to use it all the way up till your children are age 4 or 5. The Britax only has one full size seat as the second seat has a lower weight capacity.
* The Britax B-Ready is a good option if you have two kids of different ages (1 & 3 for example) given the different weight limits on its seats. If you have twins, you'll be limited by the second seat's 35 lbs. weight capacity and a 22" canopy, to about 3 years old - only one child will be able to ride in the stroller past this weight, which is Ok if one of them has outgrown the stroller - if not, this could be an issue (I still use my City Select stroller for long outings with my 4 1/2 year old).
* Another important consideration is that the handle on the City Select extends from 39" to 41", whereas the handle on the Britax B-Ready does not. This comes in very handy for taller parents, when you raise the canopy on the upper seat (when stadium seating) to give you additional clearance, or when hanging a diaper bag with the seats in the rear-facing position, so the baby is not kicking it.
* The City Select offers more clearance for walking with the second seat in than the Britax
* Both seats recline on the Britax forward facing, but the second seat is not reversible. On the City Select, both seats are reversible, but they recline fully only in the rear-facing position (with lots of leg room). I actually prefer this configurations as twins are people-magnets and when they are facing towards me and napping it's easier for people to stay away.
* You can hang a larger than average diaper bag (like the LaLassig Messenger Eco-Friendly Diaper Bag) from the handle with two seats in the City Select. (Note: the stroller handle says not to but because of the weight distribution I haven't had any problems).
* The City Select allows for 16 configurations including two car seats or two carrycots (Britax only has 14)
* The Britax B-Ready has a more compact footprint than the City Select, a plus if you don't mind the handle that doesn't extend or are not a tall parent.
* For the City Select - handling curbs can be challenging with double strollers like these but if you pull the stroller backwards up the curb, it's actually easier than most strollers because of the large back wheels. It hasn't been an issue for me.
Some similarities between the two strollers:
* Similar width at 26"
* Huge storage basket in both.
* Tires that handle all surfaces well, indoors and out. It's worth mentioning that neither stroller is meant for jogging.
* The City Select with the second seat weighs 33 lbs., similar to Britax's 36 lb weight, less than iCandy's hefty 44 lbs.
* Both have the same recline mechanism on the seats.
* Easy fold for both. With the Britax, you can leave both seats in and fold quickly. With the City Select, both seats need to be in stadium seating, fully upright with the foot wells folded down as far back as they will go (not horizontal), and then you can fold it with both seats. Honestly, it's a lot easier and faster to just pop off the seats and fold the frame (plus it fits in most cars because it's very compact).
* For the City Select, the "Baby Jogger City Select Second Seat Attachment Brackets" are sold separately if needed on mystrollers dot com (for example, if you lose one). You do not have to buy the whole second seat.
* Neither stroller is appropiate for babies 0-6 months (even if they recline fully, it's in a "V" shape as the whole seat tilts). If you live in a city, you may find that a single snap-n-go/ infant seat with an Ergo carrier for the 2nd baby (w insert #2 for babies 0-4 months) is the easiest way to get around for the first year. A double snap n go is even better, and will allow you to use infant car seats so they can nap on outings. Another option is the Maclaren Triumph which folds compactly @ 22 lbs, reclines fully and can be used from birth up, if you want to bypass the car seat altogether and have a stroller for travel for later on.
Lastly, I also have Maclaren double strollers (Triumph & Techno) and the Bob Duallie. If you're looking for other alternatives, they're all good, but of all of these, I find the City Select is the easiest and most versatile to use with twins and a preschooler (see my profile for a full review with pros and cons). If you're looking for getting one all-purpose stroller, it would be my pick.
7 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 Very sturdy and roomy seat! Mar 12, 2011
By Greatlakes
I'm very pleased with my Britax B-Ready Stroller, and the second seat is amazing! I used to have a Phil and Ted's Dash, but my 2-year-old was starting to get too big for the second seat already.. I'm very glad Britax has added the sun canopy for the second seat - Phil and Ted's only has it in some models.
The seat is very roomy and it's wider than the toddler seat, yet shorter. My 2-year-old fits there with all his winter gear on with no problem. He wants to ride in the bottom instead of the bigger seat, actually :)
Very high quality seat - very easy to put on and take off. Also -- IT RECLINES!! It goes all the way flat so my newborn can take his naps there when I use the stroller as a double. I Highly recommend this seat and the whole Britax B-Ready-system.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
A great add-on to the B-Ready stroller. Apr 05, 2011
By C. Lorenz
After much research and many test drives we settled on the Britax B-Ready stroller with this 2nd seat. After a couple months and lots of walks and trips to the mall and zoo we are still very pleased with our choice.
The Britax 2nd seat sets itself apart from some of the comparable Phil & Teds models we looked at in that it has a sun canopy, it reclines, and you can fold the stroller with the rumble seat attached. Being able to fold the stroller without taking this seat off was a MUST for me. I've got my hands plenty full as it is and didn't want to need to be disassembling a stroller in a parking lot in the rain/snow/heat. The recline feature is fantastic for my now 4mo old. She loves to sit up while she's awake, but when she falls asleep the recline is very smooth, quiet, and easy. The sun shade could be larger. It doesn't cover all that well when the seat is reclined, but it's sure better than nothing!
I would definitely buy the B-Ready and this 2nd seat again and I find myself recommending it often. We are always getting stopped by passerby as it is a very sleek and unique design.
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 so convenient! Apr 14, 2011
By gamom
The second seat is why I purchased this stroller to begin with. It is easy to installand you can fold the stroller without removing the seat. My 2 year old loves riding in it and says it's comfortable. I also like how it has it's own visor. The only drawbacks to this seat are minor headaches to me. The first is that the weight limit is 35lbs so my 2 yo will be too big soon and the baby is too small to ride there yet and the other is getting the child in and out of the seat. I have to lower the seat all the way and slide her out when the infant carrier is up top.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Great for tall child! Jul 04, 2011
By Lana S
I purchased this for my older son with the b-ready stroller and the bassinet. This 2nd seat is great. I use it with the bassinet for now since the baby is only a few months and my older son hops in when he gets tired. I didn't want to purchase a side by side double stroller because it seemed too bulky and wide. I researched tons of double strollers and it was between this and the city select. I read the reviews and decided to get this one and I'm very very happy I did! I know someone with a city select and they have a double seat-it would be way too short for my really tall 2.4 yr. old (who wears 4T now). He fits great in this 2nd seat and even falls asleep in it sometimes. Once the baby is older, my older son will be in the front and younger can be in the front or back since the minimum age is 6 months +. I don't even buckle my older son up because the buckles are too short, but that doesn't even matter. It's also great that it reclines further down then most second seats (such as phil and teds). I would definately recommend this for a double stroller hands down then any other strollers I've seen out there-esp. if your chid is tall.
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