I think I've finally decided to get the vibe just trying to decide on a colour. thereis the black/red and black/black. Althought when you look at the black/black on the phil and teds website it looks like black/grey like the dash. Anyone seen the black/black in real life? Which one should I go for? - I can't decide
I'm biased. I got black/red. I think it looks really smart. Black/black just seemed a little.....unimaginative to me. But that is just me, I love red!!
I do love it, but yes I have had issues unfortunately!
There is a design fault, which I have been led to believe is now fixed on all prams, where the wrong sized bearings were put on the front wheel causing it to wobble. I got my pram a week after it was released so they discovered this fault after I had bought it.
I sent it away to get fixed but they didn't fix it properly and it came back with really heavy steering. I sent it away again only to find I had the wobbles back a week later. They have now replaced my whole frame so basically I have a new pram, just my old material parts and back wheels. They replaced the whole front wheel too. So far so good
The thing that I love the most about is also the thing that some people hate about theirs which is the brake. The button is in the middle of the handlebar and is so effective that by accidentally pushing the button the pram stops dead causing the driver to almost trip over in to the pram!! I love it because I live in a very hilly area and I wanted to be able to have easy access to the brake and know it was effective. But it is almost as easy to release the brake as it is to put it on so it doesn't bother me when I do accidentally put it on while walking along!!
I also love the hood. It is a great size and being able to flip it forward and back I can shield my baby from the sun as I change direction without needing to put the sun shade on. Such a small thing, but when my pram was off being repaired I had a few loan prams and this was def the thing I missed the most after the brake.
The pram is large, deep and comfy so will fit Jett until he is no longer needing to be in the pram. It also has the option of the doubles kit that can remain attached while the pram is folded.
So yes I would recommend it, but if you get those speed wobbles on the front wheel do not hesitate to take it back until you are fully satisfied that it has been fixed!
Glad to hear that despite the troubles you still recommend it. We too love the sunshade angle feature and also that the height is adjustable so if toddler seat is onthe front then can still make sure covers head height. Thanks for your feedback - really appreciate it
We have purchased the Vibe - Black/Black, I recently wanted to change it to Black/Red, However, we were told black/red is currently not available and it is the supplier (P&T) who have requested no orders be made for black/red, possibly not going to be available for a few months.
Q. Anyone who has already purchased the Vibe - Did you also purchase the cocoon? Can you have the cocoon facing you or does it have to face the other way?
There is a new shipment of the Phil and Teds Vibe arriving in the next few weeks. I am thinking of ordering one too. However if the older model arrives first do you think I should get it? What if it has the wheel trouble too?
Baby, sorry I haven't been on BB lately. I hope this is not too late, but definitely wait for the new shipment. The wheel issue is well known and wide-spread. At least if you get the new shipment you have more chance of avoiding the wobble.
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