The Bumbleride company was launched in 2004 by Matt and Emily Reichardt in San Diego. After having their first baby, the family was compelled to create baby gear for active families. Bumbleride dedicates itself to creating safe products with the environment in mind using 100% recycled polyester made from post-consumer water bottles.
Bumbleride makes adapters that work with some seats from Chicco, Cybex, Graco, Maxi Cosi, Nuna, and Peg Perego (available in April 2018) including the Chicco Keyfit 30, Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35, and the Cybex Aton 2. We tested the Speed Car Seat Adapter - Graco/Chicco (below left) and the Speed Car Seat Adapter - Maxi Cosi/Cybex/Nuna (below right).
The Chicco adapter requires a screwdriver to install, and you need to remove the canopy to use it. The canopy is easy to remove, and it decreases the weight somewhat, but it is annoying that you can't leave it on. The adapter is a click in and a strap adapter with the second step being mandatory for safety, but we worry parents will forgo it anyway. It isn't that easy to install the carrier or remove it, but at least you can't do it wrong, and it feels stable.
The Bumbleride Speed is one of the heaviest in this combo review. It weighs 27.9 lbs and measures 13,283 cubic inches. These measurements make the Speed a poor choice if you have limited space or want to avoid carrying heavy items.
Thanks to the larger rubber tires and jogging stroller design, the Speed is effortless to maneuver. The front-wheel swivels easily, which, in combination with its small footprint, helps make it easy to maneuver. You can lock the swivel in one of two locking positions which makes it good at moving over flat surfaces as well as rough and bumpy ones.
The Speed disappoints for ease of use, making the Speed one of the more difficult options to use when combined with an infant car seat.
The Speed requires two hands to fold with side frame locks (above left) that need to be pulled simultaneously. It isn't hard to fold, but it has multiple steps and is somewhat convoluted. This stroller self-stands when folded and has a carry handle which makes its weight a little easier to manage.
The Speed's brake is a large center pedal that is average to operate. The bottom of the pedal is somewhat rough, making this pedal painful on bare or sandaled feet.
The Bumbleride's large storage bin can hold up to 10 lbs. It is easy to access from the rear only and fit our large diaper bag. The Speed also has pockets on the back of the canopy for quick access items. It isn't bad compared to some of the car seat combos, but there are full-size strollers that hold more supplies.
The Speed's canopy is large, but unfortunately, it is not usable in combination with the infant car seat. This lack of canopy use is true of several competing products.
The Speed is harder to set up than much of the competition taking over 14 minutes to put together. The documentation is good with clear directions once you get past the multiple pages of warnings in all languages. We were able to assemble it using only the pictures.
After maneuverability, the Speed scored best for quality. It has a sturdy frame with thick canvas and solid connections. The tires and wheels are nice with ball bearing hubs that allow for smooth rolling over every surface and tracking and locking mechanisms that work well. The Speed has an attention to detail we don't remember on previous Bumblerides, and we like the overall design and finish.
