Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller Reviews

Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller Review #1

Like it even better than the Duo Glider...

I was a little nervous about preordering the Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller without seeing it but decided to take the chance. I had the Graco Duo Glider with my first two children which served us well. I gave it away to someone who really needed it and then found I pregnant again! Therefore, I was planning to get the same stroller again and then saw the Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller. This is much more stylish than the Duo Glider and compared to our previous stroller, better features such as:

Two cup holders for the parents, fanny pack attachment for other things
Basket that can be accessed while infant seat in recline
Cup holders for the front toddler seat (rather than the tray that I had to always open and close for my toddler) so he can just get in and out easily
Shocks on the wheels for more comfort (my husband thought this was cool)
Window that can be opened to see into infant seat from above
Storage tray for toddler items under his seat
Better handles for parents

Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller Review #2

Some smart features and some flaws - a good stroller with caveats...

Two years ago, I never would have imagined myself any sort of expert on strollers. But two kids -- and a half dozen different strollers (sigh) -- can work wonders. I picked up the Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller after the birth of my second daughter, namely because I wanted a stroller that could easily fit a car seat (which I prefer over a bassinet), and the Quattro Tour Duo does that nicely. What follows are my thoughts two months in. Please keep in mind that I live in Manhattan and have no intention of ever taking this stroller in a car, so the fold (which is easy, but huge) isn't something I can really talk about. Also, as a city dweller with lots of walking to do, I use a Bugaboo Cameleon and a Maclaren Quest for my single-stroller needs (bless them in-laws), so I've gotten used to their easy maneuverability and may be a bit unduly harsh on the Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller. That said, here's my Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller Review:

Yes, this thing is huge. Other reviewers are correct: The photos don't do the Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller justice. It is longer and larger than it appears in the pictures. I sometimes feel like I need an intercom to communicate with my older daughter up front. And I always feel like I'm pushing an SUV. Between the weight of the stroller, the weight of the kids, and the weight of all the stuff you'll be lugging around in the storage spaces, figure you'll be pushing a good 80 to 100 pounds. The weight and length (it fits, barely, in a typical apartment building elevator) make it a bit difficult to steer, though in fairness, I'm still using the Bugaboo and that thing (another beast of a stroller) steers like a dream. So I could simply be jaded.
There are a ton of smart design decisions here. For all the buzz about the Bugaboo, the one thing I always disliked about it was the lack of toddler 'amenities' that can come in handy -- stuff like cup holders and extra storage space. The Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller is a champ in this regard. There are cup holders for the kids, cup holders for the parent (way) in back, a separate storage space for the bigger kid who rides up front (my daughter loves to reach in a grab stuff out of there like Houdini; though she's probably put on an extra five pounds for grabbing all the cookies I've stashed there for our be-good-while-we're-out-and-I'll-give-you-a-snack bribery sessions (sorry Dr. Spock, I am a weak man). There's a little fanny pack for the parent, which itself has a few handy compartments. And the storage space under the seats is huge, though the downside is that you'll find a way to fill it all, and that's just gonna be more stuff to haul around.
The car seat fits nicely. I've only used a Graco infant seat, so can't speak to others, but it's plug-and-play simple. This was really my main criteria (I figure I'll probably sell the Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller and buy a more maneuverable side-by-side when my younger daughter gets a bit bigger).
It's not exactly top-of-the-line construction. The Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller costs about a fourth of a Bugaboo Cameleon and while it's fair to say you get more bang for the buck with the Graco, no one is going to mistake it for, well, a Bugaboo. It's got a very plastic look (all that plastic can have that effect) and I often wonder if something is bound to break off (in fairness, nothing has - yet). Consider, for example, the Quattro Tour Duo braking system. My Bugaboo has a hand lever you pull that stops the stroller dead. The Quattro Tour Duo has a foot lever that's supposed to fit into ridges in the back axle and brake the stroller. Sometimes the fit isn't perfect and you have to keep kicking at it until you get the stroller to stop moving.
It's kinda ugly. Sure, I get comments on the stroller, but they usually go to the many amenities (above) or the stroller's sheer length. It won't win any beauty contests and Graco doesn't help by offering a choice of color/pattern combinations that make Elvis's velvet-covered living room look tasteful. You really need to see the Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller in person, if you can, before buying. The platinum model, which looked nice on the Internet, was a real dog (at least to me) in the store. My wife finally opted for the "Galore" pattern, which is offered only by Toys R Us (I think). It won't win any beauty contests, either, but it's tolerable.
It's reasonably priced. At under $250, this is one of the more affordable double strollers I've seen. I'm sure I'll ultimately trade up to one of the $600 City Elite or Urban Mountain Buggy side-by-side strollers when my younger daughter gets a bit bigger and the Graco's car-seat advantage falls by the wayside -- how else could my wife ever show her face in Tribeca's Starbucks? But frankly, for what I use the Quattro Tour Duo for (walks around the neighborhood), it more than earns its keep.
I dig the handlebar. The Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller has the same U-type handle that I love on the Maclaren Quest (an excellent single-kid umbrella stroller, by the way -- and also about a quarter of the price of a Cameleon). I've read complaints about the handlebar breaking off, but (knock wood) no troubles here so far. The shape definitely helps with the pushing, and it just looks cool. And, let's face it, when you're lugging two crying babies and haven't shaved in a week, you need all the cool you can get.

Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller Review #3

Big and heavy, but the best option out there...

I bought this stroller at a secondhand store just before my second son was born. My two boys are 15 months apart, so I figured a double stroller was an absolute must, since we'd be using it for a good long while.

Overall, I'm happy with it, but only because I think it's the best of the options now available. You can spend a fortune for one of those super fancy brands, and look spectacular walking through the mall. But is it really worth the money you pay? So I found that the Quattro Tour Duo fit my needs without breaking the bank.

That having been said, however, it does have some drawbacks. It's heavy. Period. Just really heavy. I'm no weakling, but it is very, very awkward to pick up and put into the back of a minivan or the trunk of a car. There's simply no good place to grab the darn thing! And forget about traveling with it! Folded up, it's nearly the size of the largest suitcase on the market. You'd have to have a good sized SUV as a rental car, and hope your luggage fits, along with this monstrosity of a stroller. Yes, it has a ton of storage space, and lots of cup holders and stuff. But I've found it necessary to buy a double umbrella stroller for travel purposes. I use this mainly for the mall, and for places that don't provide carts. It's impossible to have your two kids in this stroller and pull a shopping cart behind you, because there is simply no way to steer this thing one-handed. It's very heavy to push and turn. You literally have to put your back into it to get it to turn, especially fully loaded (a baby, a toddler, and a full diaper bag). And don't bother trying to push it on grass. Not gonna' happen. If you're going places like the zoo or an amusement park, I'd recommend something smaller, lighter, and more all-terrain. This is a mall and shopping stroller, in my opinion.

However, I still give it four stars, because that's exactly what I needed it for, and it fits the bill admirably. You can fit a whole lot of shopping bags under that basket, and hang more from the handle bars! Yes, you may have to stand beside it in an elevator (because you won't fit behind it), but it all works out in the end.

Considering all of the tandem double strollers on the market, I would say this is probably the best you can do. Just be sure you have a strong back and arms!

Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller Review #4

Worth the price and weight...

We purchased the Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller shortly before our second child was born in October. It is very easy to 'drive', and far more agile than I expected. I can maneuver it through aisles and displays with no problem. The large wheels give it a nice ride as well. Our older son likes his seat much more than our previous stroller because it sits him up more. (There is the option of reclining, not too far but enough for him to rest.) Our infant is right in front of us and locks in securely. It is definitely longer, and feels longer when driving, but I would expect that from a double stroller. The only drawback is that the Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller is heavy, 39 pounds, but again I would expect that with a double stroller. It still fits in the back of our suv where our single stroller fit. I am a little concerned about the shallowness of the front seat, that perhaps as my son gets older he may not be as comfortable. However, overall we are very happy with the the Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller, and would recommend it to a friend.

Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller Brief Reviews

Quattro Tour Duo #1 - Makes life a little easier

The advertisement of one hand to open & to fold is the truth. I am amazed at how easy it is to open the Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller up and fold it down with one hand. The Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller is a little large in size but that allows for 2 children & lots of gear. Our two year old grandson is a big boy, tall & close to 40 lbs now, this stroller allows for a 50 lb child which will give his parents a longer time to get to use it. The Soho color style is very nice also. Really glad we bought this one as it handles & steers very well also.

Quattro Tour Duo #2 - Great double stroller for the price

After shopping around and reading reviews, I've decided to stick with the Graco brand. I had a Graco with my 2 older kids and loved it. I really love the Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller! It was easy to assemble (I did that myself), it pushes great, looks great, has enough compartments & holders for me, huge basket underneath, it is bigger and heavier than my old double stroller (it is at least 9 yrs old), easy to fold, a little on the heavy side to lift when folded and fits in my van without a problem. Overall, I am very happy with the Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller.

Quattro Tour Duo #3 - The Cadillac of strollers

We bought the Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller for our newborn and 17 month old boys and we love it! It is heavy but folds down easy and almost as small as our old stroller. It steers so well and my oldest loves riding in it. The back seat lays all the way down and the bottom of it folds up to make a carriage for the newborn which I didn't even know it did till we got it. The basket is hard to get to when the back seat is down but I don't use it so much anyways. The front seat also holds up to 50lbs and back up to 40lbs. We use the Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller everywhere...mall, walmart, target, and on walks. It is longer than it looks in the photos. Worth the investment if you have two small children and want independence to get out with them both comfortably!

Quattro Tour Duo #4 - Great stroller

We purchased the Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller to replace our Sit and Stand. We thought it would be nice to have a full seat with snack and cup holders for our older child instead of a bench seat. I like the large and easily accessible storage basket. Compared to the sit and stand, this stroller maneuvers much easier. It doesn't really feel like I am pushing a double stroller. The one drawback we noticed is that the Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller folds larger than the sit and stand. We have a corolla and ford focus and we have to take the front wheels off to get the stroller in our trunk and it is still a tight fit. I would definitely recommend the Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller especially if the children are close in age. Our boys are 2 1/2 and 7 months. If they were further apart we might have kept the sit and stand but they are close enough that we will be able to use the double stroller for a while.

Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller Reviews