Geoby strollers: a review of popular models and tips on choosing

Replenishment in the family involves not only tremendous moments of happiness, but also serious financial costs in order to provide the new person with absolutely everything necessary. The situation is only aggravated by the fact that the fast-growing baby constantly requires updating clothing and other accessories, so you have to save almost everything. At the same time, parents want the most basic items, such as a baby carriage, to still have a fairly high level of quality. This is where Chinese brands come to the rescue, which not so long ago were considered to be a frank move, but in recent years have significantly improved the quality of production.

Geoby, quite well-known in our country, is considered to be the best brand of wheelchairs from the Middle Kingdom, and although it is not as good as the best world samples, it still surpasses the products of many of its compatriots.

Chinese manufacturers rarely boast a long success story, because the three decades that Geoby has been in are quite a lot. In general, one should not criticize modern Chinese companies too much, if only because most of the branded, supposedly western wheelchairs (and any other goods) are made in China, just the head offices of the companies are somewhere else.

Geoby is just an example of how former employees of foreign companies have adopted best practices and assumed the responsibility to open their own, purely Chinese company.

Among its main advantages, the company, which also deals with the production of playpens and high chairs, calls a full-fledged own production cycle, in which the manufacturer can guarantee high quality products, because he personally controls each stage. The official Russian-language website of the company claims that thanks to this approach, brand awareness in the world has reached 96%, but everyone understands that this is nothing more than a marketing ploy.

As befits Chinese brands, at first glance, everything is done with the maximum fit to the potential needs of a potential client. The company offers a wide range of wheelchairs of various types, so that the interested consumer does not leave the store empty-handed. What is not in the assortment of the company is full-fledged cradles for newborns and models of any type for twins, but in all other categories the brand is represented with dignity.

Globally, all models presented in the 2018 line can be divided into four main varieties.

Pleasure models of the manufacturer are in maximum demand due to the fact that with a fairly rigid base, folding according to the “book” scheme, they have a minimum weight and the same price. The absolute leader in popularity here is the four-wheel C201GR-X model, which weighs only 4.6 kg and costs from 3.5 thousand rubles. Naturally, such a model does not have insulation, because it is designed exclusively for the summer, and there are only two positions here.

If parents are ready to lay out almost twice as much, the C539KR should be given preference, which is not limited by the number of fixed positions (the backrest goes down smoothly) and is universal in terms of seasonality, as it is equipped with a good set of accessories. Other popular models of this type include the “Joss” model, which at this point has been almost discontinued.

The stroller-cane from Geoby already enjoys much less popularity - the characteristic of such a modification is greatly spoiled by the fact that many doctors do not recommend the use of such strollers due to their negative effect on the musculoskeletal system of the child.

In general, these strollers are chosen for extreme lightness and compactness (often this is achieved thanks to three-wheeled models), which makes it easy to take such children's transport on a trip, but in fairness it is worth clarifying that even the most wealthy parents often choose as a walking stick . This is due to the fact that a relatively small amount of materials spent significantly reduces the price of the product, because the family can afford a cane from a better-known manufacturer.

Transformers from the Chinese brand in recent years have traditionally been popular, because they quickly and inexpensively solve the problem when you need to buy everything at once and cheaper. The meaning of such a stroller is that its module is able to transform from a cradle for a newborn into a walking seat, thanks to which parents have the opportunity to use purchased children's transport from birth to about three years of age. Naturally, the transformer must be adapted for both winter and summer, which only expands its versatility.

In most cases, such strollers are also equipped with a toggle handle so that the mother herself decides in which direction the child will look, and the only serious disadvantage of such strollers is called the logically increased weight, and, accordingly, the price. For example, the C601H model weighs 20.5 kg and costs at least 15.5 thousand rubles. Even more versatile C703H, designed for children under 4 years old, already weighs 22 kg and costs at least 17.5 thousand. Reliable and somewhat lightweight due to the aluminum case C705X (17.3 kg) and C3018 R (15.3 kg) will cost customers 21 thousand.

The most expensive and one of the most relevant options are becoming more and more confident strollers 2 in 1, which differ from the transformers in that the cradle and the walking unit are separate modules, thereby achieving the greatest possible comfort. Given that the blocks are removed, the possibility of installing them in any direction looks quite logical convenience, so there is no need for a rotary knob.

You have to pay more for comfort, because the cheapest model of this type is C3018, it costs from 23 thousand rubles, and the most expensive models can cost up to 30 thousand.

If we compare Geoby strollers with similar products by Baby Jogger, Joolz Geo, Jolie and any other Chinese brands, it turns out that in most parameters the brand in question has an advantage in quality. Numerous reviews suggest that such strollers are more durable and stronger, and even more convenient, but all such arguments bear the stamp of subjectivity, especially since there are not too many parents who have independently experienced various Chinese brands and have a reasonable position.

In this regard, it is worth highlighting such advantages of the Geoby brand, which are recognized by most consumers without being tied to other companies from the same country. Developers are constantly watching for innovations both in terms of technology and in the field of design.Due to this, as of the summer of 2018, new strollers, presented at all official dealers, were released no earlier than 2017, and models that were popular a couple of years ago can now only be purchased from the hands.

In terms of cost, Chinese carriages are able to give odds to any competitor, even from Eastern Europe, thanks to which they are in great demand among our compatriots. If we talk about Geoby, then this company, even contrary to the leading positions among Chinese manufacturers, did not raise prices to transcendental heights. At the same time, the low cost is due exclusively to cheap labor, although, looking at the truth, super-expensive technologies do not apply here either.

Geoby is largely focused on the Russian market, because the company's strollers are well adapted to local conditions. This looks like a huge plus compared to many well-known Italian brands, which, being the leaders of the world market, are completely unsuitable for the harsh conditions of the Russian winter.

The build quality of the products and the safety certificates of wheelchairs approximately correspond to the European level, as the manufacturer himself indicates. We understand that in fact there are several reservations, but the popularity of the brand speaks for itself.

If you purchase Geoby strollers from authorized dealers, they should be supplied with a guarantee. You can take advantage of the latter at authorized repair points, which are allegedly represented even in Russia, but in practice, the operating service center will still have to be searched.

Another advantage of Geoby is the fact that parts for it are often produced in China at the same factories, where similar parts are for other, much more popular brands. This suggests that the quality is not so different, which cannot be said about the price, and in the last segment the firm in question wins outright.

Many people doubt whether such a budget stroller can provide an adequate level of quality. Numerous reviews show that such concerns are often unfounded, because there are practically no such opinions on specialized forums where at least one disadvantage of the described Geoby products would not be indicated.

For the most part, the indicated drawbacks concern either a specific model or are completely subjective, that is, for other parents they might not seem to be a disadvantage. However, there is a completely common feature for all wheelchairs of this manufacturer, which is that such a stroller is Chinese and very cheap.

It is clear that the most expensive models from famous manufacturers are expensive in many respects because of the high salaries of employees and the banal desire of owners to enrich themselves with a popular name, but there are also expensive high-quality materials and modern technologies included in the price.

Accordingly, for many, the wheelchair is deformed - for someone due to excessively bumpy domestic roads, and for someone simply under the weight of a child. The design begins to creak, there are backlashes - there are all signs of not very high-quality assembly.

However, it is necessary to describe the criticism of individual models, and even subjective opinions, since this can help a potential buyer in testing a possible purchase. So, the hood of most models lacks the bumper - it seems to be a trifle, but in too sunny or windy weather it is unpleasant for a child. Many consider the seats of most models too small for two-year-old children in winter conditions. A great inconvenience is created by the fact that in some models it is impossible to remove the bumper, because of which it is necessary to lift a child, which can weigh up to 20 kg, on his hands in order to be seated in a carriage.

In many models, the wheels practically do not contribute to depreciation, providing a terrible shaking on uneven surfaces, while others do not completely remove the cover, because of which it can not be washed. One can come across complaints about the quality of their connection with the axles, since for many owners the wheels very quickly start to hang out or fall off altogether, and one can even not even mention the creaking. What is interesting, even the wheel latches are criticized - they say, it is not always possible to securely lock the wheels, because of which there is a risk that the wheelchair will roll down the slope.

Of course, many of these negative comments do not apply to all Geoby wheelchairs as a whole, but only to individual, not the most successful models, but still the consumer must be aware of what troubles he may face due to his own carelessness.

Many parents choose a stroller from Geoby simply because it is very budget, and sometimes even for a rather attractive appearance. You should not do this in any way - you need to clearly understand how to choose such a product.

First, decide what type of stroller you need. If the child does not even have half a year, it is worth paying attention to the 2 in 1 model and transformers, since there are no full-sized cradles for newborns in the company's assortment. Both options are also good because their operation is possible up to the moment when the child finally begins to move on his own two feet, however, this solution is also quite expensive.

If the child has already turned six months, universal options are unlikely to be needed - choose walking "books". They are good in their ease, while quite compact and provide orthopedic correct sitting position. Here it is important to ensure that the stroller either has a sufficient choice of different positions of the back, or there was at least one such that will definitely be convenient for your child. A cane should be chosen only if it will be used relatively infrequently - for traveling or shopping, as with its main advantage - light weight - it is very bad for the musculoskeletal system.

Geoby like to praise the compactness of their strollers, which is why it is worth paying particular attention to the dimensions of the children's seat - it is possible that your child, dressed in winter clothes, will not fit in a stroller from thrifty Chinese. In order not to get caught up with some hidden flaws, you should not buy the wheelchair you like right away, but first find the time to read the reviews about it on the Internet - there you can find a lot of unpleasant comments about each of the models.

Like many other manufacturers of baby strollers, who do not indulge their customers with a complete set, Geoby produces various “spare parts” that can be bought separately to improve the operating conditions of children's transport. Interestingly, the strollers of this brand in Russia so far do not, but accessories are often made here. Raincoats vary depending on the type of stroller, their cost is on average several hundred rubles. Such an accessory is unlikely to warm, but it will help not to get wet in rain or snow and perfectly protect from the wind.

A clutch for hands will be much more expensive - its price may be close to a thousand rubles, but such a purchase will allow you to walk with comfort in any weather, not only to the child, but also to his mother. The product protects against all adverse weather events - both from cold with the wind and from precipitation. Available in one piece on the handle or two separate mittens.

The baby bushes and baby cords, which cost from a thousand rubles, are at the same time a stylish jewelry for mother in the form of beads, which can be used by a child as a safe educational toy. The size of the product is chosen so that the child can play in the wheelchair while walking.

Winter warmed envelopes are made of fleece, sheep wool or natural sheep skin, because they cost from 3 to 8 thousand rubles, surpassing the cost of many inexpensive strollers of the same brand. Thanks to this accessory, it is possible not to update the baby’s winter wardrobe constantly as he grows up, simply by wrapping the child in an envelope in which he will always be warm.

Many parents are interested in advance about the features of how the stroller develops. The fact is that many modern brands promise the opportunity to disassemble and assemble a pram in just one movement, but in practice it often turns out that this is just a tricky marketing move. Among the Geoby wheelchairs, the “book” has the most convenient folding, but do not think that it can be folded in one motion.

First you need to manually fold the hood, and release the clips of the front wheels so that they can rotate freely. On the right side of the frame there is a special button that needs to be pressed, simultaneously pulling the latches, which are located on both sides of it. After this, the handle of the construction goes down to the wheels, with which it is connected using a special hook.

Fortunately, the wheelchair turns out to be much easier - to do this, just pull the handle up, and when you hear a characteristic click, the design will reveal itself.

It should be clarified that such an instruction is painted on the example of the c780 model, whereas the mechanism of other models, including the newer ones, may differ significantly. This is especially true for those wheelchairs that do not belong to the category of “books”, so you should carefully read the instructions for a particular model and ask the consultant in the store to immediately show how to fold and fold the wheelchair correctly.

In the next video you will find a detailed overview of the stroller 2 in 1 C706 R from Geoby (Geobi).