Thule Spring 2

Thule's compact folds in three dimensions, tucking the rear wheels in to reach 19.5 x 17.7 x 15.3 inches, and stands on its own. At 23.8 lb it is heavy for its class, but the seat takes 55 lb and it passes a 25-inch door.

Weight: 23.8 lb; maker's figure
Folded size: 19.5 x 17.7 x 15.3 in; a 3.06 cu ft box
Max child weight: 55 lb; in the seat

Best for: Suburban trunk-packers needing the stroller to fold into a cube

~$500list price at the last catalog update

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What it does well

Folds to a near-cube (19.5 x 17.7 x 15.3 in) that suits small trunks
Frame stands upright after a one-hand fold
Adapters named for Chicco and Maxi-Cosi seats
Can take the Thule bassinet with an adapter

What it gives up

23.8 lb, heavy for a compact
Newborns need a car seat or the bassinet and adapter
Its cube fold misses a carry-on box on two sides, by 6.3 inches on the 9-inch one

What you lift

23.8 lb as Thule weighs it.

Source: Thule spec table: "Weight 23.8 lb"

The first months: Newborns ride in an infant car seat. Thule: from birth with a compatible infant car seat and adapter, or the Thule bassinet with the Spring 2 bassinet adapter.

Why makers’ weights don’t always compare

Infant car seats

Seat family	How it attaches	Models the maker names
Chicco KeyFit / Fit2	Adapter: Thule Spring car seat adapter (Chicco®)	Chicco infant seats (adapter named for the brand)
Maxi-Cosi Mico / Coral	Adapter: Thule Spring car seat adapter (Maxi-Cosi®)	Maxi-Cosi infant seats (adapter named for the brand)

Source: Thule Spring 2 page accessories: "Thule Spring car seat adapter (Chicco®)", "Thule Spring car seat adapter (Maxi-Cosi®)"

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Specifications

Approx. price: ~$500
Type: Compact & travel
Weight: 23.8 lb
Newborn option: Newborns ride in an infant car seat
Folded size: 19.5 x 17.7 x 15.3 in
Carry-on check: Over by 6.3 in (2 sides over)
Folded box: 3.06 cu ft
Fold: One-hand fold, stands when folded; Thule: "quick and simple one-hand fold"; "self-standing design when folded"
Max child weight: 55 lb; Thule: max child weight 55 lb; max stroller capacity 66 lb
Recline: Step-free recline
Car seats: 2 seat families: 2 with an adapter