Talos S Lux Stroller

I bought it six months ago. It’s been nothing but trouble ever since. I will start from good side, the only good feature is suspension. Bad sides: 1) very hard to collapse; 2) needs a big trunk to be carried; 3) lacks a basic add ons (like a cup holder); 4) looks as if built by engineers who never had children.

We bought this stroller as an every day stroller and it does really well on both paved paths and light terrain, like some snow and grass. My tall toddler sits very comfortably and it’s great to be able to have the seat both facing forward and us as our baby still wants to see us. Overall it’s a great stroller, but there are some things I don’t like if I’m picky. 1. The canopy. Although it’s great and long it doesn’t fold all the way out in a sitting position and it doesn’t follow the seat when reclining or pushing it up. I don’t mind the plastic openings for the child to look out from but I just think there are too many. I’d also prefer a different fabric which would make the stroller feel more exclusive. 2. I wish the harness was five separate parts as my toddler doesn’t want to be strapped over the shoulders but still wants the harness over the hips. 3. I have had trouble folding it, it doesn’t go as smoothly as I wish and gets stuck sometimes. But when it does fold it’s really easy. 4. I love that there is a footrest at the front of the frame but I do wish it was wider, like the one on the Balios lux.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This stroller is beautiful. The bonus accessories it comes with (windstopper, rain cover, cup holder) are a nice addition too. My favorite feature is how well thing steers. It is SO easy to navigate around one handed and the puncture-proof tires hold up so well to different terrains. I also loved how huge the canopy is and how it can be adjusted all the way back or even removed when not needed. I also need to give a shout-out to the strength of the adjustable foot rest. My 3-year-old (aka Mr. Independent) insists on climbing in and out on his own and that thing held his weight without any issues! A few things I struggled with- the first was folding it one-handed. Sometimes I couldn't get both sides to engage at the same time to fold. I also found the stroller to be heavier than I was expecting for a stroller of this size. Lastly, I found the straps to be difficult to adjust- though after messing around with them for a bit, I was able to figure them out.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Cybex Talos S Lux stroller is the true definition of a luxurious full size stroller. I’m a mother of two kids: one infant (20 lbs) and one toddler (30 lbs). Both kids uses this stroller and love it. I’ve been using this stroller for weeks and I’m still in love with it since the day I got it! If I had to pick one stroller, this would definitely be it. I’m a petite mom so what I look for in a stroller is the ease of use, comfortability while sitting/sleeping, and durability/functionality. This stroller had all I was looking for and more! Out of the box, the stroller was easy to set up and the directions were clear. The overall product after setup was such a beauty! Based on the looks, it definitely portrays a sleek and high-end stroller, even my husband was amazed. I was impressed with the frame/structure because it’s very well built. When my infant first sat in the seat, I felt how the stroller seat was so comfortable. My infant usually cries for me to pick her up but she was unbothered in the stroller (definitely a plus!). The adjustable leg rest was a nice feature for my toddler since she has long legs. I love the leather belly bar and I can attach toys or a fan when needed. The belly bar can also be detached if you don’t need it, which comes in handy when my kids get older. The leather handlebar is adjustable, perfect for my 4”11 height and my husband’s 5”6 height difference. The oversized back wheels gave such a smooth suspension that you can use one arm to steer. So far, I have taken it around a few places (due to COVID-19), from around the neighborhood, parks, and zoo. Pushing the stroller on the sidewalk and on grass felt no different because the suspension felt like the stroller was gliding. The zoo had plenty of bumps on the road but neither myself or my kids felt much. I am impressed with how deep the seat reclines back that if my infant naps, she would be just fine and comfortable. The seats are reversible so I can push the kids facing the outside or towards myself. This is a plus if I want to see her when she’s sleeping and it’s so easy; just hold down the side buttons and lift! The canopy is also a great size where you can unzip if more cover is needed. There are a few mesh openings in the canopy so I can view my kids and it gives them a nice breeze. The storage basket is spacious, it had enough room for my diaper bag and changing pad and extra! I love that the seat is set higher so I don’t have to lean over as much. We have used it as a “highchair” on some occasion during our outdoor dining and the belly bar rest right on the table. Our infant was comfortable in the stroller while eating at the same table as us without sitting in a hard, wooden highchair. As a full size stroller, it is a bit on the heavy side being over 30 pounds but it wasn’t a problem for me since the only time I carry it is taking it out my trunk and putting it back in. I haven’t had any major accidents or spills in it besides the usual food crumbs but that was easy to clean regardless. Accessories such as a wind stopper, rain cover, car seat adapters and cup holder were included in the box. Some of these accessories are usually sold separately so I’m glad they were included. I haven’t used the wind stopper or car seat adapters so I can’t comment on that. Closing the stroller is a true one-hand fold and the upright self-standing stroller is amazing! So far, I haven’t had any issues or dislikes with this stroller. Overall, my kids feel safe, comfortable, and stylish (mama too!) in their Cybex Talos S Lux stroller and I recommend any parent looking for a full-size stroller that this is the one!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This stroller seems extremely sturdy and well built. It was extremely easy to put together, just followed the pictures in the instructions. I had it together within 5 minutes, no tools required! I love how easily it pushes, that you can have the child facing you or facing away from you, that the handle is extendable, how easily it folds and all the little extras, like the foot muff to keep baby warm, the rain guard and the extendable canopy. It’s very easy to use this stroller and is by far the fanciest stroller I’ve ever owned! The only cons are how heavy it is (I’m seriously wondering how I will lift it into my van on my own), and I wish it came with a sturdier, built in cup holder. The one that it comes with is detachable and seems like it will bend/break easily.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We received the Talos S Lux by Cybex right before Christmas. We were really excited to try it out. Below I list what I love, like, and what I don’t like. But First, I want to say this is the first stroller we’ve had that thought about our child’s comfort AND the parents comfort. For us strollers or similar ride-a-long devices have been horrible for us - we would find our child leaning to the side almost immediately, looking very uncomfortable and definitely with bad posture plus ready to be carried after a short time. In the Talos S Lux, our child looked comfortable, smiled the whole time and didn’t ask to be carried. Each time we took out the stroller, it was the same experience, which was a comfortable ride and big smiles - and that’s really what matters. It makes my heart happy that we finally have a comfortable ride and makes any negatives seem small. I love the ability to have a forward facing or rear facing pre-installed seat. This is something that comes in handy from infant through toddler and beyond. It’s genius and generous. We could easily install the seat facing either direction. I love the foam foot rest. It was comfortable in various positions for our toddler. I love the extended canopy complete with peek-a-boo window. This helps greatly with any weather situation. I love the wheels. It was very apparent when we travelled through grassy, bumpy hills that it was easy to push and didn’t feel like the grass was getting caught in the wheels. We also noticed the suspension gave our child a smoother experience, which was an added bonus. I love that the seat can be adjusted to full-laying or full-upright. It makes it great at any age and easy to find a comfortable position for your child. I love the smiles and the comfort of my child during each ride. I like that the unboxing and assembly were easy and took about 5 minutes. I like the leather handle bars. It’s a sophisticated and stylish design feature. I like the adjustable handle bar, which works great for either taller or shorter people. I like that the child’s hand rail swings away to help load/unload the child. I like the Large basket for personal items. Great for diaper bags, purses, backpacks,etc. I like the overall look and feel of the stroller. It is sturdy and reliable. I don’t like: Collapsing the stroller takes a lot of practice. It is not intuitive, it requires 2 hands, and is at least a 2 step process. We struggled with this each time. To collapse, first make sure the wheels are unlocked and facing outwards (this is to ensure it can stand alone without toppling over); next slide the white button on top of the handle bar while pushing button under the handle bar and apply downward pressure - all at the same time; finally, fold the seat by using the latch on the back of the seat - this is the same latch that allows you to adjust the seat position from laying to sitting. It is heavy. This is not a stroller you can quickly retrieve or store away. Give yourself a couple minutes. And I wouldn’t recommend this for grandparents. It also takes a lot of room inside a vehicle or trunk. So, you would need to consider the dimensions of the stroller and your vehicle before deciding on this purchase. There isn’t a cup holder/accessory tray included. I don’t mind buying an accessory, but it seems this should be a standard item at this day and age. Instructions are not the best, we used YouTube to assemble and also to learn how to collapse the stroller. So, I feel this came be improved. I don’t like how the shoulder straps adjust and must be stored behind the shoulder padding. This system typically becomes sloppy as time goes on and gets in the way.