Product Review: Bumprider Ride-on Board

Few weeks ago, I received an email asking if I would like to review the latest ride-on board Bumprider in Malaysia market. Since this opportunity came coincidently just few days before our ‘Balik Kampung” trip to Malaysia, so I thought “Sure, why not, we could leave our Lascal Buggy Board in Doha, and try out the Bumprider during our trip.

Product Description by Bumprider:

• Probably most universal & fitable standing board available in the market
• Designed to fit on any stroller/pram due to its universal connector that has almost endless adjustment possibilities
• Suitable from 2 – 5 years old (or up to 20kg)
• Equipped with quick release for easy mounting and dissemble from the stroller. No tools needed
• Bumprider is designed & tested in Sweden

First Impression:

   Very Compact Packaging

It has 3 main parts – connectors, board & wheels.  It also comes with a manual & strap for hanging the board at the stroller when it is not in use.  

Stylish looking ride-on board with a great variety of colours and pattern to choose from.  The telescoping connecting arms are made with durable aluminium which adds on the style. 

Colour Chart taken from Tiny Tapir Eco

I had chosen the Blue colour as it matches with our stroller.

Ease of fixing the connectors onto the stroller.

Bumprider uses the clip-on method.  I find it very easy to fasten/unfasten the connectors onto the stroller. Just pull the strap tight & push down the clip. Whereas the Lascal Buggy Board uses screwing method where I find it slightly tedious & difficult in tightening it.

Bumprider Ride-On Board

Lascal Maxi Buggy Board

Attaching the board onto the connectors:

Bumprider  uses hook-on & “click” method.  Lascal uses push-in & “click”  method. Both are easy and could be done within seconds.

Bumprider

Bumprider

Lascal 

Bumprider on a Double Stroller (Maclaren Twin Techno):

It was not easy to find a suitable spot to attached the connectors because the stroller's center frame are occupied with all the joining & folding. Initially we tried attaching higher as of Pic 1, but when we fold the stroller, the connectors were in the way.  Hence, we had no choice but to attach it just above the wheels (Pic 2 & 3)

Pic 1 - at higher position

Pic 2 - lower position

Pic 3 - lower position

When the double stroller is folded

  

With the ride-on board

Board hung up when it is not in use

Bumprider on a Single Stroller (Maclaren Volo):

Comfort & Usability

The boys were very excited to try out their new  Bumprider Ride-On Board

Ease of bringing the 3 years old boys for shopping.  They took turns to stand on the board.

Even with the board added on, we could still stand comfortably in a straight line (stroller, board, cubbyDaddy) in the lift.

Bumprider on Maclaren Twin Techno

Bumprider on Maclaren Volo

Strolling indoor (shopping mall) vs Running on outdoor rough surface (Zoo Negara)

With its superior suspension maneuverability, it is easy to maneuver even on bumpy road.  However, as we had attached the connectors at the lower section of the double stroller, after an hour of standing and pushing, the arms of the board will move slightly lower and slightly leaning on one of the wheel which affects the maneuverability of the stroller.  This problem solved whenwe attached the board onto the single stroller.

Pushing around with 1 boy vs 2 boys standing on the Bumprider

Not recommend to stand more than 1 child, there will be limited space for them to stand/hold on which high chances of falling.  And their combined weight had exceeded 20kg, it was difficult to push and maneuver the stroller.  

Not enough space for 2 boys to stand

Ample space for 1 

Narrower space between the Bumprider wheels (as compared to Lascal) makes it difficult for taller built person to walk behind the board.  CubbyDaddy had to stand slightly over to one of the side to prevent catching his toes on the wheels.  But this is not too much of a problem for me, as my legs are shorter and it is easier for women to walk in a straight line as compared to men.  And if your stroller has longer handle which will naturally force you to stand further from the stroller, then you might not face this problem too. 

  

With this narrower board, the boy who walks side by side or helping to push the stroller has lesser chance in tripping over the wheels from the board.

Storage:

Last but not least, the ease of storage in the car.  It can be kept the in the regular way, which is removing the board from the connectors before putting away the stroller.

However, it can also be put away together with the stroller without removing it from the connectors.  The flexibility of the arms allowed it to be folded and put away as shown in picture below.

   

Conclusion:

We had brought this Bumprider Ride-On Board back to Doha, Qatar together with us.  We love it and are using it most of the time with the Maclaren Volo light single stroller.  But on days that we are using the Maclaren Twin Techno Stroller, we will still be using the Lascal Maxi Buggy Board.

Where to buy:

Bumprider Ride-On Board is retailed at RM330, spare connector kit could also be purchase at RM50.  This would make the changing/switching of 2 or more strollers easier and quicker.  Bumprider Ride-On Board is available for sale through Tiny Tapir Eco 

Disclosure:

This is a personal blog and I did not receive any monetary compensation for this product review; I received this product for free in consideration for review.  All opinions are based on our personal use and results.