Thule Urban Glide 4-wheel vs Cybex Avi Spin

Folded, the Thule Urban Glide 4-wheel makes a 5.02 cu ft box to the Cybex Avi Spin's 5.07 cu ft. Neither fits a 22 x 14 x 9 in carry-on sizer: the Thule Urban Glide 4-wheel misses by 12.6 in and the Cybex Avi Spin by 10.3 in. The Cybex Avi Spin is 1.1 lb lighter by its maker's figure (27.6 lb to 28.7 lb).

Thule Urban Glide 4-wheel stroller

Thule

Thule Urban Glide 4-wheel

Over by 12.6 in (3 sides over)

~$800

Swivel-and-lock front wheels and air-filled tires make this Thule a jogger that also copes with sidewalks.

Best for: A jogger that also handles sidewalks and everyday errands

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Cybex Avi Spin stroller

Cybex

Cybex Avi Spin

Over by 10.3 in (3 sides over)

~$800

A lockable swivel front wheel, air-filled tires and a handlebar deceleration brake for hills give the Avi Spin a jogger's parts without a runner's fixed wheel.

Best for: All-terrain walks with a hill brake, without buying a pure runner

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Specification comparison of the Thule Urban Glide 4-wheel and the Cybex Avi Spin
SpecificationThule Urban Glide 4-wheelCybex Avi Spin
Approx. price~$800~$800
TypeJoggingJogging
Weight28.7 lb27.6 lb
Newborn optionNewborns ride in an infant car seatNewborns ride in an infant car seat
Folded size34.6 x 22.8 x 11 in32.3 x 23 x 11.8 in
Carry-on checkOver by 12.6 in (3 sides over)Over by 10.3 in (3 sides over)
Folded box5.02 cu ft5.07 cu ft
Unfolded sizenot published46.7 x 23.6 x 44.5 in
FoldOne-hand fold, stands when foldednot published
Basket22 lb11 lb
Max child weight49 lb55 lb
ReclineThule: adjustable recline seat with built-in leg restCybex: ergonomic near-flat recline with integrated leg rest
Car seats2 seat families: 2 with an adapter3 seat families: 3 with an adapter

Thule Urban Glide 4-wheel: what it gives up

  • 28.7 lb is a real lift into a trunk
  • A swivel front is a poorer fit for fast running than a fixed wheel
  • Newborns need an adapter and car seat, or the bassinet

Cybex Avi Spin: what it gives up

  • 27.6 lb
  • Basket is rated for only 11 lb
  • Folded length of 32.3 in; the seat unit is for 3 months and up

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