Gogo Kiz Urban Advantage Stroller

Gogo Babyz, makers of the Gogo Kidz Travel Mate have come out with a stroller for 2006 - the first three-wheeled stroller that automatically lowers and raises a brake-activated kickstand when the rear brake bar is pressed and released - yup, that's that funny looking thing sticking out of the front of the stroller. Apparently, three-wheeled strollers have the tendency to become unstable and tip over, according to the Gogo Babyz website (is this true?? Is it kind of like the annoying back-tipping tendencies that Maclarens have when you load the back of the stroller with too many bags?).

Other features include: one-hand folding system (I never found strollers making that claim to be really one-handed), 4-position reclining seat, a decent storage basket, and the ability to attach a car seat so that the stroller can be used from birth.

It weighs a hefty 27 pounds, but I'd be curious to give it a test run. Now that I live in an apt with an elevator, I've been entertaining the idea of getting an alternate stroller to replace my everyday Maclaren Quest. Back when I was living in a walkup, my choices were limited to anything lightweight since I had to lug the whole thing up 2 flights of stairs. The Quest has served us fine, but it's useless in the snow and the maneuverability leaves a little to be desired, especially on the bumpy sidewalks of my Brooklyn neighborhood.

The Urban Advantage retails for $189.