I purchased this stroller after I had forgotten my Chicco umbrella stroller at a play date, and a friend of mine gave me hers, a Mountain Buggy Urban (that she was still using with her 3 year old, and had previously used with her now 8 year old). My son is only 9 months old, but he fell asleep in this stroller immediately, by me just pushing him back and forth on the playground. I LOVED how light the Mountain Buggy was, and how easy to maneuver (on the playground, while I was supervising my 3 year old daughter). It folds up super small, and fits into our tiny trunk of a PT Cruiser! We took both kids on a walk today, and my 3 year-old was in the MB for the first time - she didn't want to come back out, and kept saying she didn't want to go home! I would definitely recommend spending the extra money for this stroller; totally worth it!The Urban Jungle is a great stroller, though it is quite heavy and takes up the entire back end of my Tahoe (keep in mind, it is a heavy duty jogging stroller, so the weight and size is to be expected). I feel that a 5-star rating would not be appropriate due to the issue I'm currently dealing with regarding one of the wheels and I've only used it twice! Getting in contact with Mountain Buggy has been an inconvenience, as they do not have a customer service phone number for U.S. Customers. It's all via submitting a claim on their site and waiting on an email response.Even though I didn't purchase my Mountain Buggy from amazon, I just had to write and let everyone know what a great stroller it is. I feel like I should help out all those poor moms (and possibly dads) who are currently doing hours upon hours of research to find a stroller (as I once did!) As it turns out, I made the right choice. My initial hesitation with the stroller was that it appears to be really big. However, this is largely an optical illusion, which I think is created by the large tires. When you compare it with other strollers which offer similar functions (able to fully recline, optional carrycot, offering durability and a smooth ride for baby) it's really not more than 2 or 3 inches longer, and it's exactly the same width (this was what I found when I lined it up next to the uppababy vista in the shop)So, what more can I tell you... First of all, I've covered size - not a drawback at all when bringing it on the bus, or getting through doorways or wheeling around larger shops and grocery stores. You will have to check that it fits in your trunk however, if you have a small car this may be an issue. Most importantly, it is safe and comfortable for baby. The sidewalks around my place are quite bumpy from the roots of old trees breaking through here and there, but my little one has never had a rough ride, and every day I am so glad I went for a stroller with sturdy, air filled tires. The carry cot was great as an indoor bed at night, and buggy bassinet. My ten month old is now off the charts for height, and he is very comfortable in the seat. If you are tall, like I am, you will appreciate the height of the handle. I'm 6'1, and it's plenty tall enough for me (but adjusts to accommodate shorter folks). This was a factor which eliminated many, many other strollers for me! Simplicity of design. This makes it easy to use, more versatile, and less likely to break, as there are fewer pieces to fail. For example, the method for adjusting the seat recline is just a couple of heavy duty straps which slide through buckles. This means you can choose precisely any degree of recline you want, and it's very easy to adjust, and there are really no pieces that could break or fail. Pretty much the only part of this stroller that seems complex enough to break down are the brakes, and the adjustable handle bar. Which brings us to : customer service and warranty. VERY VERY IMPORTANT. Let's face it, everything is made in China these days, and everything made in China WILL break, usually sooner rather than later. No matter how expensive your product is, or what the name brand is, it will break. It's probably all made at the same factory anyways. This has been my experience as a consumer with regard to any number of products I've used that were manufactured in China. So, when purchasing a stroller (an expensive item that will be subject to daily wear and tear) you must find a company with good customer service (this was a deciding factor against the overpriced Bugaboo, as I'd read negative reviews about their customer service and warranty). It just so happens, that after only 3 months of light use, the brakes failed on one side. Mountain Buggy's online warranty claim was a breeze to use; I simply uploaded a photo of the defect, a photo of my receipt, and wrote a brief description of the problem. I received an email response within the week, and within 2 weeks they had fedex-ed me a brand new frame. Yes, a whole frame. I had been dreading the thought of getting my stroller to some authorized dealer to have it repaired, (I don't drive), lugging my 18 pound baby around in the interim while it was being repaired, then dealing with the paperwork of filing a claim for the repair charges, and finally ending up with a $500 stroller that was less than perfect after only 3 months!) Well, I am so happy to say that my experience was not at all the stressful story I've just outlined, and was in fact so impressive, that I was inspired to write this review. Happy stroller shopping! Lindsay... this would be the one. This stroller is durable, stands up to the bumpy sidewalk and is comfy for my kiddo. At seven months, his shoulders got too wide for his previous stroller (Chicco Cortina), so I had to look for one that would fit for a few more years. I also read all the reviews and specs for jogging strollers, as I wanted something I could really put through the paces around the city. It was important to me that the handle be adjustable, as I am 4' 11" -- handles on the BOB strollers are not -- and this one has several settings. There are some great accessories that make this as versatile as possible: adapters for any travel system infant seat, cup holder, and storm and sun covers (full stroller coverage). It's a tiny bit longer than our Chicco Cortina, but it pivots in place, making steering in and out of shops even easier. It doesn't take up more space in the car trunk than that one either. I used to be skeptical about spending extra money on "trendy" looking strollers but this one is worth every penny.