Jané Trider Extreme is a luxury all-terrain stroller that is great for long walks in the park or even light jogging.
The hard rubber wheels and all-wheel suspension system with adjustable shock absorbers will provide your child with a smooth ride no matter how rough the terrain gets.
The reversible seat sits higher on the frame promoting better bonding and communication at an early age. It also can be used as a high chair when you are out and about.
It also features a large canopy, a 5-point harness, an adjustable handlebar, and an adjustable leg rest. I really like the hand brake instead of the foot brake. No shoe scratches! All this goodness has a weight of 33 lbs.
The fold is very compact for an all-terrain stroller, so you should be able to fit it even into a small trunk. To make it even more compact you can remove the seat and the rear wheels.
The seat can accommodate a child from 6 months and up to 40 lbs. You can easily convert Trider into a travel system by purchasing a car seat adapter. You can also turn it into a pram by replacing the seat with a bassinet (sold separately).
The Rider Extreme has a very sporty and sleek design. It comes in two colors: blue and red. The red is my favorite because of the gorgeous red metallic frame that matches the color of the seat.
The blue one is not bad too, it comes with a gray metallic frame. The blue one has writing on the legrest that says “Get your energy back”. I think I will get my energy back only when my daughter Sophia goes to school. LOL. I get no break from her. She is a VERY active toddler.
OVERALL
I gave it 4 out of 5 stars because despite all the great features it’s very heavy (33 lbs), has a very small basket, and costs an arm and a leg.
To improve the lack of storage Jané decided to include a matching diaper bag, but I personally think that most parents spent a lot of time picking their diaper bags and won’t really use the included one.
It retails for around $499. It comes with a cup holder, bumper bar, rain cover, and a diaper bag.
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Features
CANOPY
The canopy is large and it has a pop-out sunvisor that provides plenty of sun protection. It does not go all the way to the bumper bar, but is far enough. I wish it had a ‘follow-the-sun’ option.
Also, there is no peekaboo window. Instead, there are two plastic side windows (without a closure) for your child to look in. Overall, I think it’s a decent canopy.
HANDLEBAR
The handlebar goes from 32″ up to 41″ from the ground. Great for shorter and taller parents. What I really like is that the crossbar has a ‘c’ shape leaving plenty of legroom.
It has a run-away wrist strap that is attached to the handle bar. It prevents the stroller from getting away from you if decide to take this baby for a jog.
SEAT
The seat is 12″ wide with a 21″ seat back and a measurement of 22″ from the back of the seat to the top of the canopy. It has a one-hand lever recline with three positions.
The recline is deep enough to put your newborn in it, but Jane recommends using the seat from 6 months and up to 40 lbs. I think you can put a newborn there, but I personally would use an infant car seat to provide a baby with more support.
Like in many luxury strollers, the seat keeps its ‘v’ shape when reclined. I am not a big fan of ‘v’ shaped seats because I feel that a child is always in a sitting position even when napping.
You can transform your stroller into a travel system by purchasing a car seat adapter (Jané called it ‘Link Fix’ for some reason). The seat can be easily reversed.
All you need to do is push two buttons on both sides of the seat, swing it around, and snap it back in. Very easy. It has the same recline positions in the reverse mode. What I don’t like is that in the upright position, the seat has a little bit of play.
The seat is located higher on the frame than on the average stroller. A higher position brings your child closer to you and provides a better bonding experience. You can also use it instead of the high chair in the cafe or restaurant.
HARNESS
It has a padded adjustable 5-point harness with an easy-to-do buckle that is a puzzle piece (meaning you have to put two pieces together before inserting them into the buckle).
BUMPER BAR
INCLUDED! It has a removable swing-away bumper bar that is covered with a durable padded material instead of foam.
So even if your child bites it (and he will… kids have a need to have a taste of a bumper bar at least once. LOL), he will not get a mouth full of foam. The material on the bumper can be zipped off for easy cleaning.
LEGREST
There is an adjustable legrest that is part of the seat. It goes all the way up to provide your child with a more flat surface. Little babies love to stretch their legs.
There is another footrest for older kids that is part of the frame. The front of the stroller sticks out very far and it almost looks like an additional seat for another child or a dog. LOL. Don’t put your dog there, I am just kidding.
BASKET
The basket is very small. I think this is the smallest basket that I’ve seen on a luxury stroller (except for Stokke Xprory who doesn’t have a basket at all). You won’t be able to fit your diaper bag. Maybe just some baby essentials.
To add some storage, Jané decided to include a free matching diaper bag that hangs from the handlebar.
DIAPER BAG
The free messenger-style diaper bag is very neutral and can be used by both parents. It is the same color and material as the stroller. I appreciate the diaper bag, but I think not many parents will be using it since many spend a lot of time picking out a diaper bag.
I spent about three weeks looking at different diaper bags in stores and online before making my choice. I have a gorgeous medium size diaper bag that expands if needed. It has 10 pockets that will fit anything! And, it goes with most of my outfits.
CUP HOLDER
INCLUDED! It’s a sporty-looking cup holder that can be placed on either side of the frame.
WHEELS
It rolls on three hard rubber wheels meaning you will never get a flat. The rear wheels are 12.5″ while the front wheel is 9.5″. The front wheel is swivel but can be locked in place.
This is an all-terrain stroller that will go through all kinds of rough terrain like grass, mulch, trail, or uneven pavement. You can even take it for a light jog.
The wheels are not as large as you will find on a jogger, but it’s great for long walks in the park. And I think most parents like to do light jogging or fast walking anyway.
It has an all-wheel suspension system and adjustable shock absorbers that will provide your child with a smooth ride even if you are going over rough terrain.
BRAKE
It’s a hand brake! Flip-flop friendly and does not scratch the shoes. It’s located on the side of the frame and is very easy to use.
FOLD
The fold is very easy but will require both hands. You can fold it with the seat attached. First, recline the seat all the way and pull on two levers located underneath the handlebar to unlock the frame.
Next, bring the handlebar forward until you hear an automatic lock click. This is a pretty compact fold for an all-terrain stroller with folded dimensions of 28″ L x 23″ W x 15.75″ H. Good luck loading it into the trunk because it weighs whooping 33 lbs!
Of course, to make it lighter you can remove the seat and the rear wheels. As you can see from the photos below, you will get the most compact fold if the seat is facing forward.
RAIN COVER
It comes with a rain cover.
Cons
-Heavyweight. This buggy weighs 33 lbs! This is one of the heaviest all-terrain strollers I’ve seen. For comparison, Bumbleride Indie is an all-terrain stroller that weighs only 20 lbs. Just saying…
-Expensive. The Rider model retails for $790 which I think is a lot for what you are getting.
-Small basket. The basket is tiny! For such a heavy and expensive stroller I think the basket could definitely be larger.
Video Review
Baby Gizmo has a great video review. Take a look. Note: They say it weighs 29 lbs, but on Jané website it says that the weight is 33 lbs.
Here is a great video overview from Jané.
Specs
Stroller weight: 33 lbs
Weight limit: 40 lbs
Folded dimensions: 28″ L x 23″ W x 15.75″ H
Handlebar height: 32″ – 41″
Seat to canopy height: 22″
Rear wheels: 12.5″
Front wheel: 9.5″
Overall length: 42.5″
Overall width: 23″
Warranty
Jané has a one-year warranty on strollers from the date of purchase.
Available colors
For 2014 this stroller is available in two colors: blue and red
Where to buy it
You can get Jané Trider Extreme in one of the two beautiful colors for around $499. It comes with a bumper bar, cup holder, rain cover, and a matching diaper bag.