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The Apple product of strollers - simple and modern. May 24, 2010
By R. Ocampo
"Artisan"
After much anticipation in being announced and shown around baby trade shows, the second generation Orbit Baby stroller product is released to the market. This time, a third colour is introduced - Ruby/Red.
The modern look that sets is apart from other strollers is maintained. There are definitely much improved features and still missing features that could have been incorporated at this time.
It has 360 degree rotation with four locking positions that can face front, rear or either sides. No need for a clunky parasol. Just face your child completely away from the Sun.
Loaded with a better suspension on all four sides which the company calls "QuadShock". Personally, it still has a firm suspension which I compare to a sports car versus a Bugaboo Cameleon which has a more supple and forgiving suspension comparable to a luxury vehicle.
Gone are the air-filled rear tires. Instead we have some low-profile foam-filled tires that does contribute to a firm ride. The stroller handles best on even surfaces.
The one-handed folding of the stroller is something that needs to be questioned and examined a bit more because there actually is a plastic lock on the same bar that rotates. This obviously prevents the stroller from accidentally collapsing on itself. With that said, you will not be able to conveniently apply the one handed folding of the stroller especially if you have in tow on the other hand the infant seat and your infant in it.
The cargo pod is somewhat a questionable feature which the manufacturer markets to be a portable carry bag rather than a wide-mouth basket like other baskets features. Personally, I don't care about the cargo pod. By bringing along your baby, you definitely have a dedicated baby bag or baby backpack to hold all your stuff. The cargo pod is too small to take the place of a baby bag. It's also kept on the closed position which only is convenient when carrying the stroller frame in closed position so the items don't fall off. How many times will you be carrying the stroller around rather than using it as a stroller? Frankly, I would have wished they supplied a bottom basket so I can reach and dump stuff in there as I stroll along with my baby without having to reach down to open the bag and then close back up and return the bag. It's very inconvenient. If Orbit has a major flaw, this would be it. No matter how much marketing of the cargo pod they do, parents know a basket would be better because everyone else is carrying a separate closed bag.
The stroller is very easy to assemble right out of the box. Simply pull out the frame and snap on the four wheels until it clicks into place. The infant car seat and toddler seat are almost fully assembled as well. You will only need to snap on the bars into place and the plastic piece holding the UV shade and you are good to go.
There is also another "flaw" with the Orbit Baby G2 which is the non inclusion of the Bassinet in the package. You will have to purchase this separately and it is very pricey especially for something that will be used for 6 months only. The Bugaboo Cameleon has cleverly designed their system around the aluminum frame which is used to function as the bassinet and the toddler seat. All you have to do is swap fabrics on the frame. Thereby when you are done with the bassinet function then you can fold the fabric flat and keep it away for your next addition some day. While the Orbit Baby G2 bassinet does fold "kinda" flat. It still isn't compact in any way as it comes with it's own frame. This is something Orbit Baby has to work on if they want to be as revolutionary as what the Bugaboo Cameleon had become.
PROS:
- 360 degree rotate and recline function
- Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified fabric ensuring safe use of materials for the baby and environment
- Easy fold and unfold of the stroller frame
- Improved rubber grip handle versus previous foam handles
- Convenient easy-to-press buttons on each handle bars to adjust the height
- No pump foam tires that won't go flat
- Lockable front tires for better handling on unpaved roads
- Simple and elegant two-tone colours for a classy appearance
- Aircraft-grade aluminum frame construction which is light and strong
- Easy assembly right out of the box.
CONS:
- Small cargo pod on the bottom of the stroller. They should have supplied an open-style basket similar to other strollers
- Rain cover and mosquito net is NOT included in the package. The Bugaboo Cameleon supplies theirs with the package
- The Orbit G2 Bassinet is NOT included and is a pricey option unlike the Bugaboo Cameleon that created a very smart way of using the very same frame to function as a bassinet as well as toddler seat.
- The separate handle bars are comfortable. However, there should be an option to make it into a one-piece style handle bar to allow parents to quickly grasp the stroller without having to check where each bar is positioned.
- Oddly enough only the black colour fabric of the infant car seat and toddler seat match. The mocha and ruby colour textiles of the infant car seat and toddler seat don't match. The infant car seat textile has a deeper hue than their toddler textile counterpart.
- Non customisable fabric option similar to other strollers.
There really isn't one stroller that will provide all the functions that a parent will want. You will have to chose the closest one that fits your lifestyle.
Overall, the Orbit Baby G2 is another well-crafted stroller with a hefty price tag to go along with it. It doesn't feel and look flimsy. It is simple and well-designed. It is like the Apple product of strollers as the iPod is to music players. And like any Apple-designed product, there are short-comings as well as competitor products with a lot more features and a cheaper price tag. But only a few will come close to the simplicity and design of the stroller.
In my own opinion, the Bugaboo is a more "revolutionary" stroller. But I still chose the Orbit Baby G2 stroller because of it's 360 degree rotation. I don't need to invest in a tacky parasol to clip on the stroller. It might even save my back when installing and removing the infant car seat. Apart from that feature, it has a design that appeals to my liking than a Bugaboo Cameleon that practically everyone in the area has at this point.
I do wish Orbit Baby listens to user comments in hopes that the G3 will become something more revolutionary than the manufacturers tout the G2 to be.
6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 Issues, Issues, Issues Sep 01, 2010
By A. Yoakley
I purchased this product as soon as it became available in February 2010. I love Orbit Baby and have the Infant Travel System, the bassinet, and the toddler car seat. Because of the great experiences we've had with our other products, we forked out $750 for this new and improved stroller. As soon as the stroller arrived, I could see the quality was not what it is with the G1. Everything seems to have a plastic feel. Our first issue was back in June when going to the Farmer's Market the front wheel simply fell off. This wasn't an issue of just putting it back on, it was broken. Orbit Baby has great customer service and sent me another stroller frame. Then not long after that I decided to put something in the cargo pod and noticed the boning inside of the cargo pod had poked through the fabric. Who knows how long it was like this because I don't use the pod (as another reviewer said, it's not very functional) but I still didn't want a hole in the side of it. Orbit baby sent me another pod. Then just the other day I looked at the new pod (after being used ONE time since I received the replacement) and the new pod has the same hole in the side. Apparently it is so cheaply made when you fold the stroller and lay it in your car or house or where ever, the weight of the stroller frame pushes the boning through the pod. This never happened with the G1. Again, it's not a huge deal but when you pay $750, this shouldn't happen. Orbit Baby is sending me yet another pod but they told me they can't predict issues like these and this is why they have a 2 year warranty.....ummm yes, you can predict issues like these by testing your product more and not cutting corners and compromising quality. So far in 6 months there are 3 warranty claims, wonder how many the next year will bring? Oh, and I only use this product once or twice a month.....not every day.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Awesome Orbit does it again Jul 20, 2010
By Jessica Riozzi
We have loved the Orbit Stroller and both Carseats for over a year now. So much so, that my husband and I will simply push two Obits around when our newest infant arrives in a short 3 weeks. The new G2 has addressed any issue you may have even slightly been considering in the older version. I also appreciate that both my toddler and infant can use this stroller with very little major adjusting. It always gets a reaction from those who see it, including a whole number of folks who are long done with having a baby. Thanks Orbit for making such safe and sleek products.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Major disappointment Feb 09, 2012
By jane d
I am very disappointed with this stroller. We decided to purchase it because after two generations of BOBs we wanted something different. I saw the Orbit online and it looked very cool. I loved the design - very modern, sleek, elegant. It also looked like a tall narrow stroller rather a wide, low-riding one. After some debate between the Orbit and the Uppababy, we settled on a red G2 with car seat, bassinet, and stroller seat.
Unfortunately, after three months, the "system" is sitting in our house and has only been used a couple of times. It is a little clunky, and not as easy to maneuver as I had imagined. The components were packaged in several large boxes, and we had to make 3 separate trips to the store to bring everything home (using every available square inch of my MDX!).. But I suppose by ordering online one would avoid that problem, so my mistake for purchasing from a local retailer. I have two major complaints: 1) the canopy on the infant carseat does not pull down far enough. I realize that the seat can be rotated as to avoid direct sunlight, but when walking this is difficult to do at every turn of a corner. The carseat does have a paparazzi shade - but this covers the baby's view completely. There is nothing in between (like the canopy on a Graco carseat which pulls down just enough to protect a baby's eyes while still allowing for some visibility). This is a major flaw. There is no reason the canopy couldn't have been better designed. 2) The red (ruby) color combination on the stroller seat is horrible. Yes, this is purely aesthetic, but it is so bad I had to mention it. The stroller seat (as well as bag under the frame) is a deep red - almost burgundy, but the canopy is a (very) bright tomato red. It is hard to imagine how two colors could clash more. It looks truly awful. For some reason, neither the infant car seat (with canopy) nor the bassinet were manufactured in the bright red, so with either of those the system is uniformly deep red, and very nice looking. But once the carseat is exchanged for the more upright stroller seat, you are stuck with a tomato red canopy (painfully bright) on top of a burgundy-ish seat. Very odd color scheme! The unit almost looks like some sort of "temporary fix" that was created using parts from two entirely different products. By the way, the images on the Orbit website do not properly depict this. In real life, the stroller looks VERY different in the ruby color! A few other things I did not care for - the wheels look a little cheap (but this may be a personal thing), and the handle bars aren't very comfortable (again, for me personally). What I love is the rotating seat base - that feature is awesome. It is what won me over in the first place. I also like the fact that the stiller is "tall" - I am a tall person so this feels natural to me.
To sum up..
PROS:
Great rotation
Elegant design
Tall, sleek frame
Very nice infant carseat
Handle bars adjust vertically
CONS:
Color scheme in red is an atrocity (car seat only)!
Canopy on infant seat does not pull down far enough
Not as easy to maneuver as one might imagine
Heavy and clunky
Poor quality wheels
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
The Apple product of strollers - simple and modern. May 24, 2010
By R. Ocampo
"Artisan"
After much anticipation in being announced and shown around baby trade shows, the second generation Orbit Baby stroller product is released to the market. This time, a third colour is introduced - Ruby/Red.
The modern look that sets is apart from other strollers is maintained. There are definitely much improved features and still missing features that could have been incorporated at this time.
It has 360 degree rotation with four locking positions that can face front, rear or either sides. No need for a clunky parasol. Just face your child completely away from the Sun.
Loaded with a better suspension on all four sides which the company calls "QuadShock". Personally, it still has a firm suspension which I compare to a sports car versus a Bugaboo Cameleon which has a more supple and forgiving suspension comparable to a luxury vehicle.
Gone are the air-filled rear tires. Instead we have some low-profile foam-filled tires that does contribute to a firm ride. The stroller handles best on even surfaces.
The one-handed folding of the stroller is something that needs to be questioned and examined a bit more because there actually is a plastic lock on the same bar that rotates. This obviously prevents the stroller from accidentally collapsing on itself. With that said, you will not be able to conveniently apply the one handed folding of the stroller especially if you have in tow on the other hand the infant seat and your infant in it.
The cargo pod is somewhat a questionable feature which the manufacturer markets to be a portable carry bag rather than a wide-mouth basket like other baskets features. Personally, I don't care about the cargo pod. By bringing along your baby, you definitely have a dedicated baby bag or baby backpack to hold all your stuff. The cargo pod is too small to take the place of a baby bag. It's also kept on the closed position which only is convenient when carrying the stroller frame in closed position so the items don't fall off. How many times will you be carrying the stroller around rather than using it as a stroller? Frankly, I would have wished they supplied a bottom basket so I can reach and dump stuff in there as I stroll along with my baby without having to reach down to open the bag and then close back up and return the bag. It's very inconvenient. If Orbit has a major flaw, this would be it. No matter how much marketing of the cargo pod they do, parents know a basket would be better because everyone else is carrying a separate closed bag.
The stroller is very easy to assemble right out of the box. Simply pull out the frame and snap on the four wheels until it clicks into place. The infant car seat and toddler seat are almost fully assembled as well. You will only need to snap on the bars into place and the plastic piece holding the UV shade and you are good to go.
There is also another "flaw" with the Orbit Baby G2 which is the non inclusion of the Bassinet in the package. You will have to purchase this separately and it is very pricey especially for something that will be used for 6 months only. The Bugaboo Cameleon has cleverly designed their system around the aluminum frame which is used to function as the bassinet and the toddler seat. All you have to do is swap fabrics on the frame. Thereby when you are done with the bassinet function then you can fold the fabric flat and keep it away for your next addition some day. While the Orbit Baby G2 bassinet does fold "kinda" flat. It still isn't compact in any way as it comes with it's own frame. This is something Orbit Baby has to work on if they want to be as revolutionary as what the Bugaboo Cameleon had become.
PROS:
- 360 degree rotate and recline function
- Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified fabric ensuring safe use of materials for the baby and environment
- Easy fold and unfold of the stroller frame
- Improved rubber grip handle versus previous foam handles
- Convenient easy-to-press buttons on each handle bars to adjust the height
- No pump foam tires that won't go flat
- Lockable front tires for better handling on unpaved roads
- Simple and elegant two-tone colours for a classy appearance
- Aircraft-grade aluminum frame construction which is light and strong
- Easy assembly right out of the box.
CONS:
- Small cargo pod on the bottom of the stroller. They should have supplied an open-style basket similar to other strollers
- Rain cover and mosquito net is NOT included in the package. The Bugaboo Cameleon supplies theirs with the package
- The Orbit G2 Bassinet is NOT included and is a pricey option unlike the Bugaboo Cameleon that created a very smart way of using the very same frame to function as a bassinet as well as toddler seat.
- The separate handle bars are comfortable. However, there should be an option to make it into a one-piece style handle bar to allow parents to quickly grasp the stroller without having to check where each bar is positioned.
- Oddly enough only the black colour fabric of the infant car seat and toddler seat match. The mocha and ruby colour textiles of the infant car seat and toddler seat don't match. The infant car seat textile has a deeper hue than their toddler textile counterpart.
- Non customisable fabric option similar to other strollers.
There really isn't one stroller that will provide all the functions that a parent will want. You will have to chose the closest one that fits your lifestyle.
Overall, the Orbit Baby G2 is another well-crafted stroller with a hefty price tag to go along with it. It doesn't feel and look flimsy. It is simple and well-designed. It is like the Apple product of strollers as the iPod is to music players. And like any Apple-designed product, there are short-comings as well as competitor products with a lot more features and a cheaper price tag. But only a few will come close to the simplicity and design of the stroller.
In my own opinion, the Bugaboo is a more "revolutionary" stroller. But I still chose the Orbit Baby G2 stroller because of it's 360 degree rotation. I don't need to invest in a tacky parasol to clip on the stroller. It might even save my back when installing and removing the infant car seat. Apart from that feature, it has a design that appeals to my liking than a Bugaboo Cameleon that practically everyone in the area has at this point.
I do wish Orbit Baby listens to user comments in hopes that the G3 will become something more revolutionary than the manufacturers tout the G2 to be.
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