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4.0 (60)
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3.8 (60)
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4.0 (58)
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4.4 (56)
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3.8 (57)
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Reviews

452 reviews
knickerz
knickerz Queensland · 14 posts

Perfect for the growing family.

Strider Compact
Jess P
Jess P AU · 4 posts

Perfect First Pram

Strider Compact Deluxe Edition

So easy to maneuver around tight spaces, plenty of storage space!
Easy to put in boot of car, a little on the heavier side. So happy with the brand and quality. Also can attach second seat, no need to purchase another pram!! We also got it for a decent price, this is a must have and worth shopping around for.

Em Wahl
Em Wahl · 2 posts

Very reliable

Strider Compact Deluxe Edition

This pram was a winner for us for a few reasons. Easy to fold and unfold. Looks stylish without the huge price tag. Big shade cover, lots of extras and a wonderful storage basket that is accessible for front and sides. It’s not the smallest pram on the market but it gives Baby room to grow and add he extra seat for Baby #2. With that in mind it is not too heavy or bulky.

Michelle
Michelle Perth, WA · 10 posts

Awesome!

Strider Compact Deluxe Edition

I love my Steelcraft Strider Deluxe Edition. It's beautiful and so easy to use and put in the boot of my Hyundai Elantra. I couldn't live without it, i put my 8 month old on the top and 2 and a half year old on the bottom. Its easy to push in the park and shopping centre, easy to fold down and back up again, and i love the quality for the price!

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Flick
Flick Launceston · 5 posts

Good pram

Strider Compact

Easy to push and get around, it’s hard to get the back of the seat to adjust when my baby sleeps and my zip always jams.
Other then that I’m happy it doesn’t take up to much room in the boot, good sun shade, and the height of the handle isn’t to high.

MartyM
MartyM Adelaide · 7 posts

Easy and sturdy to use pram

Strider Compact Deluxe Edition

There are so many strollers / prams out there, however the Steelcraft was a good value purchase and does everything you require. The front wheels can be locked allowing easy rocking back and forth and attach / detach easily via a push button. Fairly easy to collapse, however there is only one clip / hook that holds it in the collapsed state. We purchased the basinet and is also very east to use, this includes a rain proof cover and hood which has zips allowing extra air flow / visibility. Underneath has plenty of storage and a zip at the front makes accessing items easy.

Margaret Lay
Margaret Lay Sydney · 5 posts

The 4wd stroller.

Strider Compact Deluxe Edition

A slightly heavier stroller compared to some and you do need to remove the seat in order to fold the base. However, if you want something that feels solid and is solid then this is the stroller to buy. Great for going on walks and it comes with a whole lot of extras. Price is reasonable too.

Joyce Van H
Joyce Van H · 5 posts

Wonderful

Strider Compact Deluxe Edition

I brought this pram for my up coming baby and I love it it has so much room very easy to maneuver and fold and unfold it also came with the rain cover which took me a while to figure out I also brought the carry capsule and bassinet can’t wait to use it!!!

raj
raj Adelaide · 5 posts

Perfect for my baby girl

Strider Compact Deluxe Edition

The pram is very spacious. (some other prams look very squished). it has a reverse handle. So easy to look baby shen he/she is in it. Its bit heavy and takes bit more boot space. Now that my wife is pregnant with the second bubs, i find it too heavy for her to put in and out of car.

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Karen
Karen Nowra · 13 posts

Excellent, easy to use

Strider Compact Deluxe Edition

A very easy pram to maneuver, folds and unfolds easily, never had to carry it, was either being pushed or in the car @ the ready when needed for shopping, brilliant quality of manufacturing / build, fully endorse this product, would encourage any one who asked to get the pram.

Deen
Deen Auckland · 2 posts

Please help!!!!!

Strider Compact

so I bought a strider plus pram second hand from my sister inlaw but one of the wheels is making a clicking noise when pushing the pram and it is so annoying. How am I able to stop this clicking noise? It sounds as if the brakes is still on but the brakes aren’t on? Also the brakes on the pram controlling both the from tire and back tyres are not responding too. How am I able to fix this please? As I really love this pram. PLEASE HELP ME FIX THISSSS!!!!!!!

Rob
Rob · 6 posts

awesome

Strider Compact

easiest pram I've ever pushed and definitely the most solid
it is bit heavy and bulky once folded but im not complaining definitely heaps of room and the option to have two seats is defiantly a plus when the oldest starts to get bit tired on walks

thanks again very happy

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Thopkins
Thopkins Baldivis · 6 posts

So great!

Strider Compact Deluxe Edition

I originally bought an online pram when my baby was born and it was AWFUL! So I went to Baby Bunting to purchase a better one. It is amazing! I run with it most days. So easy and light weight to fold up and put in the car. Also-it is so popular-I now notice so many other mums walking around with the same pram (and colour as mine-grey) Haha

Dsay
Dsay Bayswater · 12 posts

Light weight and durable

Strider Compact Deluxe Edition

Very easy to maneuver, I adore for its light weight and easy to carry specially because I am smaller . Regarding its folding it’s average but sometimes it’s a it confusing . Overall it’s a good product and I’m loving mine. I am happy and pretty content .i love the product

Salokcin
Salokcin Brisbane · 4 posts

Fantastic

Strider Compact Deluxe Edition

My wife and i love ours. Its very easy to maneuver and get in and out of the car. We gave the capdule thst completes the teavel system and it works great together. Makes it easy to mive bub without too much interference. Fits well in the car too and easy to fold up and down.

NewMum17
NewMum17 · 4 posts

Love It !!

Strider Compact

I'm so im love with my compact. It is so versatile, easy to push & quite light. Only negative is the pram is a bit wide the wheel guards seem to get caught in narrow isles. Love that you can also add a scooter to the side for older children. I give my score 4/5.

MeganB
MeganB Richmond-Tweed, NSW · 13 posts

Best Baby Purchase

Strider Compact Deluxe Edition

Purchased a Strider Compact Deluxe in Dark Chambray. Oh Wow Gorgeous!
Easy to get bubs in and out, easy to steer. its great you can utilise a second seat for an extra child. Will get so much use out of this pram.
Huge storage basket underneath was a big selling point for me. Very sturdy and will definately last the distance.

Britt
Britt · 5 posts

Loved it

Strider Compact Deluxe Edition

Used this pram with both kids and couldn’t fault it! Great price, compact and easy to carry around- especially when juggling kids and groceries. Great for walking on rocks and harsh terrain and for jogging etc. it’s easy to man-oeuvre and I was super happy with the build quality as well

Erin W
Erin W Ipswich · 5 posts

Nice pram

Strider Compact

This pram is easy to fold and unfold with the seat still attached. I find it is a heavy pram though and find that other people (mother or sisters) who get it out for me struggle to unfold it. All together I am happy with this pram as I have been using it for over 2 years now for 2 children and haven’t had any dramas

Mimi
Mimi WA · 48 posts

Awesome pram

Strider Compact Deluxe Edition
Kristy
Kristy Newcastle · 6 posts

Love my strider

Strider Compact Deluxe Edition

It’s easy to maneuver and the quality is sturdy.
Only things i would like to change is the way it currently folds leaves scratches on the metal of pram. Also i dont use the 2nd seat option as it sits far too low behind and under baby number 1 and dont like the fact that the child sitting in the 2nd seat is unable to see anything.

Kirby D
Kirby D Sydney · 7 posts

Loved it

Strider Compact

Easy to move, I was happy with it but it was expensive. I would however recommend it as it definitely is great quality. Unfolding & carrying was easy but I did find it more heavy than initially I wouldn’t have thought the weight would be as heavy as it was.

Natly
Natly SA · 5 posts

This is a good stroller but abit too heavy

Strider Compact Deluxe Edition

This is easy to manoeuvre, but takes soo much space in the car boot, it is abit heavy when you try to lift it in and out of the car! The reason we purchased this was due to the baby capsule but I wish it was one stroller rather than 2 parts to it! Very comfortable but abit too bulky

Farm mum
Farm mum South West, WA · 10 posts

Just okay....

Strider Compact Deluxe Edition

Maneuverability isn’t that great, it’s abit bulky when it comes to door ways. Throws baby around on rough ground. It’s fine for the city but definitely not for the country. Annoying to put in the car, you have to take the seat off every time just to get it to fold up nicely. Wouldn’t recommend this product. Ended up buying a second hand 3 wheel mountain buggy pram- 10 years old and is amazing!!!!........

Aleksandra K
Aleksandra K Gold Coast · 13 posts

Reliable yet stylish, very practical travel system.

Strider Compact Deluxe Edition

Great affordable travel system, works with a britax capsule & adapters, has option for 2nd seat. This pram saved us having 2 kids under 2 would highly recommend to anyone looking for a pram! It also fits in the back of our hyundai accent despite its large size which is an added bonus.

tinuolakestreasure
tinuolakestreasure Umina Beach · 4 posts

Not really compact

Strider Compact

Pram itself is a great pram however I upgraded from strider plus to the compact believing its was smaller and more compact however to my surprise there really isn’t a great difference in the size so it’s really isn’t very compact. I’m a bit disappointed that I wasted my money

Beth
Beth Northeast, VIC · 10 posts

So bulky and annoyingly put together!

Strider Compact

Great steering, comfortable for toddler. Extremely annoying to have to take it apart to put in boot. Is a frustrating job to have to do especially if you do it more than once in a day. It takes up so much room that if I have it in my boot. Nothing else fits in there ! (Mazda3 sedan)

Eloise
Eloise Brisbane · 5 posts

Great pram. Just heavy

Strider Compact

I love my Strider Compact. It is on the heavier side for prams, however nothing is lighter or cheaper, or slimmer to do all of the above!
- second seat compatible
- capsule optional
- larger 4 wheels - foam filled with suspension
- sturdy
- easy to fold
- great to steer

JessMillRuff
JessMillRuff Canberra · 4 posts

Found it fantastic for our son

Strider Compact

We love this pram, we used it with the capsule and once our son was older we moved to having him in the seat. I loved that i could swap the seat around to face me without changing the handles over like some others do. I do find sometimes it takes that few extra minutes to take the seat out and then fold the pram (the store lady stated to do this to fold more compact) but otherwise it's a great pram!!

tash
tash townsville · 2 posts

Second seat hood does not protect baby from sun

Strider Compact

I purchased this pram for my first child and loved it. Its sturdy, easy to fold a little heavy and big but i was happy with overall product. Until i had my second baby and i purchased the second seat. When i did purchase the second seat the lady explained that it is recommended to put your newborn in the second seat below. However it wasn't until i purchased the seat that i realized the baby gets no sun protection from the hood. I would not of brought this pram if i knew this. I did call them however i don't feel that my concern will be followed up due to the fact no one got my personal details. So if you are planing on having more children and using the second seat this pram is not ideal.

Bree
Bree · 5 posts

Great except...

Strider Compact Deluxe Edition
Yumna
Yumna Perth · 5 posts

heavy but sturdy

Strider Compact Deluxe Edition

best pram bought so far. quite heavy though, my bub likes this as more comfortable with seating. gotta heaps of space underneath for bringing groceries. love the colors but its too hard to pull over in car's boot. highly recommended for new mums and specially for travelling parents. Strider has nice warranty.

Saurabh Sharma
Saurabh Sharma Sydney · 4 posts

Excellent pram. Sturdy, yet flexible and convenient.

Strider Compact

The pram is extremely tough, It can handle pretty much anything you throw at it. I have had it for 1 year now. Absolutely love it. It is flexible and very convenient to use. Thee lock works perfectly and the colour options are great too. I got a gray colored, but there are plenty to choose from.

Elp
Elp Brisbane

8 months old and rusting

Strider Compact Deluxe Edition

I am very disappointed only after 8 months almost all screws are starting to rust! Steelcraft offer a 2 year warranty but this is not covered. I feel in love with this pram only to have my heart broken by a very reputable company. I was willing to compromise on weight of the pram for the gorgeous look. Now I have a heavy rusty pram:(

J Rykers
J Rykers Balcolyn · 8 posts

Amazing!!

Strider Compact Deluxe Edition

We love our steelcraft strider compact deluxe. It’s moves so easily, perfect size I never get stuck between aisles anywhere it glides so easily and is so simple to assemble. It is also very easy to collapse down to put in the car. We are so happy with our choice.

Liv
Liv Maryborough · 6 posts

Amazing

Strider Compact Deluxe Edition

This thing is amazing.
Nice and sturdy, easy to maneuver.
Looks gorgeous. I literally cant leave the house without being complimented.
Nice strong back wheels (off road wheels my partner calls them haha)
only thing to improve on is moving the bottom bar towards the adult a bit as it’s hard to flick the pram up to go up stairs, also some pockets up high as well as down low they are hard to get to.

Sam
Sam Sydney · 12 posts

4 years and still going!!!

Strider Compact

Very strong and durable quality. I have the second seat as well which makes it very handy for baby and toddler. However it’s very heavy to carry to car boot. A bit bulky when shopping around especially the back weels a bit wide. Had it for 4 years and still works well. Easy to clean all fabric materials can get off and machine washable.

Louie
Louie Perth · 6 posts
 · Verified

Good Value

Strider Compact Deluxe Edition

I’m happy with my strider. It’s a good looking pram, easy to fold and unfold. Sturdy and maneuverable. Decent sized basket, with various access points. It comes standard with all the accessories you might need - ie, infant insert, sun shield, rain shield etc. which I love. Seat can face either way and an extra seat can be attached in future for a second child if needed. Decent height for tall parents.
We used adaptors (can be purchased easily and are very inexpensive) to make it compatible with Britex bassinet that was loaned to us by a relative.
Only draw back is it does take up a bit of boot space - but worth it in my opinion

KylzMac
KylzMac Goulburn · 14 posts

This pram is a must!!

Strider Compact Deluxe Edition

This pram is my all time favourite. It is extremely easy to steer and push, especially one handed whilst out running. It folds down easily though does take up quite a bit of boot space in the car. It has a great sun protection cover that easily covers baby, good ventilation & the ability to add on extras or change seats etc as babies needs change. I would not be without my pram. I love it!!

Thanhthanh
Thanhthanh Melb · 7 posts

Nice all rounder

Strider Compact Deluxe Edition

This stroller is aesthetically pleasing and the material is very tough. I drive a small car so ability to easily pack is essential. Steelcraft did an amazing job on the design. The build quality is very good and will last for years. Would highly recommend if you want a nice all rounder stroller.

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