ABC Design Salsa 4 Air
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ABC Design Salsa 4 Air

ABC Design Salsa 4 Air is a premium-style, higher version of the Salsa 4 belonging to the Diamond Special Edition. Thanks to the four air-filled wheels with suspension, the Salsa 4 Air can handle even terrain that is more demanding. The stroller is boasting leatherette elements, stylish stitching, and the glossy chrome chassis. The spacious shopping basket is also a convenient feature of the Salsa 4 Air.

The reversible bucket-type seat unit can be reclined fully in both directions, including the adjustable leg rest. With it, the Salsa 4 Air comes with a spacious, foldable carrycot for newborns included. The hood of the carrycot, as well as the hood on the seat, can be extended by unzipping the panel with a ventilation window. Adapters will allow you to add an optional car seat or the Doozy carrycot that can be used in the car seat as well, creating a travel system.

ABC Design Salsa 4 Air Features & Specifications

The Basics

Type
2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
Stroller weight
14.5 kg
Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
110 cm x 63 cm x 95 cm
Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
80.5 cm x 63 cm x 28 cm frame only
Chassis material
Aluminum
Country of origin
Germany
Only available as a stroller system
Yes

The Seat unit

Maximum weight capacity - seat load
22 kg
Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
0-36 months
Reversible seat unit
Yes
Easy-release memory button(s) on the seat or the carrycot
No
L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
No
Reclining backrest
Yes, 3 positions
Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
Yes
Backrest recline type
Rear-located recline mechanism (e.g., lever-operated)
One-hand backrest recline system
Yes
Extendable backrest
No
Legrest positioning
Yes, 2 positions
Extendable leg rest
No
Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
Yes
Footrest
Yes
Backrest height
59 cm
Width and depth of the sitting surface
31 x 20.5 cm
Total length of the seat unit
98 cm
A higher seat unit's position on the chassis
Yes
Height-adjustable seat
No
Seat unit's proper attachment indicator
No
2in1 convertible carrycot/seat unit (pramette travel system)
No
Fabrics removable for cleaning
No
Seat fabrics cleaning
Wipe-clean only
Safety harness type
5-point
Harness padding
Yes
Height-adjustable harness belts
Yes
Ventilation integrated into the seat
No
Second seat can be attached (single-to-double convertibility)
No

The Canopy (Hood)

Seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
Yes
Extendable canopy/hood
Yes
The canopy/hood features a sun visor
No
Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
No
Height-adjustable canopy
No
Removable canopy
Yes
Waterproof canopy
Yes
UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
Yes
Ventilation integrated into the canopy
Yes
A pocket integrated into the canopy
No
Peek-a-boo viewing window present on the canopy
Yes
Peek-a-boo window can be closed/covered
Yes
Quiet (magnetic/no velcro) peek-a-boo window
Yes
Reinforcing side clasps present on the canopy
No

The Bumper bar

Bumper bar
Yes
Bumper bar type (style)
Bar
Removable bumper bar
Yes
Gate-opening (swing-away) bumper bar
Yes
Height-adjustable bumper bar
No
Bumper bar features a fabric (non-wipe-clean) cover
No
Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
No

The Wheels

Number of wheels
4
Front wheel(s) type
Air-filled (inflatable) tires
Rear wheels type
Air-filled (inflatable) tires
Front wheels diameter
24 cm
Rear wheels diameter
27 cm
Swivel wheels
Yes
Lockable wheels
Yes
Removable wheels
Yes
All wheels are double wheels
No
All-terrain version of wheels available to purchase separately
No
Wheels equipped with mudguards
No,
Two-wheel mode
No

The Suspension

Suspension
Yes
Wheels with suspension
Rear
Suspension type
Pneumatic, Open springs
Adjustable suspension softness
No
Rocking chassis
No

The Brake

Central brake system/type
Push down-lift up pedal brake
Deceleration handbrake
No,

The Fold

Folding system
Flat (compact) fold
One-hand fold
No
Plane-travel-friendly stroller with an ultra-compact fold (suitable as carry-on luggage)
No
Folds with the (forward-facing) seat attached
Yes
Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
Yes
Self-standing fold
No
Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
Yes
Folded stroller can be pulled behind like luggage
Yes
Stroller folds and/or unfolds by itself
No
Equipped with a carry strap/carry handle
No
Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
No

The Handlebar

Handle height adjustment
Telescopic
Handlebar material
Leatherette (PU/eco-leather)
Handlebar height
101-110 cm
Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
No
Safety wrist strap
No

The Basket

Shopping basket
Yes
Large shopping basket
Yes
Basket's weight capacity
5 kg
Closable basket
No
An extra basket can be attached to the frame
No
A pocket integrated into the seat/elsewhere on the stroller frame
No

The Carrycot

Carrycot compatible
Yes (without adapters), Yes (with adapters)
Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
79.5 x 37.5 cm (Salsa, 73x27 Doozy)
Carry handle on the carrycot
Yes,
Inclining carrycot mattress
No,
Foldable carrycot
Yes,
Rocking-base carrycot
No
Ventilatilated carrycot base (bottom ventilation system)
No,
Carrycot installable in the car instead of a group 0+ car seat (Auto carrycot)
Yes, Doozy
Carrycot positioned high on the frame
No

The Car seat

Car seat compatible
Yes (with adapters)
Car seat sold separately
Yes
Maxi-Cosi/Cybex car seat attachment-type adapters available
Yes
Britax Römer car seat attachment-type adapters available
Yes

The Accessories & Extra features

Parent tray/organizer on the handlebar (included)
No
Cup holder can be attached
Yes
Reflective elements
No
No pushchair mode/seat-unit configuration available
No
Rain cover included
No
Mosquito net included
No
Leg cover (apron) included with the seat unit
No
Seat liner/insert included
No
Changing bag included
No
Carry bag/transport cover for the folded stroller included
No
Motorized/Baterry-powered
No
LED light(s)
No
Built-in audio speakers
No
A storage/bag can be attached instead of a seat
No

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Your questions about the ABC Design Salsa 4 Air

1)

Hi Eli,

I'm looking for a lie flat stroller with good suspension and a seat that will last up until around 3 to 4 years of age. Large hood/canopy with UV protection.

I've shortlisted the Peg Perego Veloce, Cybex Balios S Lux and ABC Design Salsa 4/4 air.

Mainly city urban use, with the occasional country park walk (so slightly uneven terrain). These 3 seem pretty similar, the Cybex has a higher basket weight capacity which is useful but not a necessity.

Would you recommend any one of these over another?

Many thanks

Hey, Helen,

The good thing to know where is that almost no reversible stroller will last until 3-4 years of age. One thing is the space, a reversible seat has the canopy right over the backrest and simply feels tight after those 2, 2.5 years (usually). The second thing is the bulkiness of such strollers, and the changing need of the parents as well as a 2+ years old toddler - you'll need the stroller much less, and will prefer something light, compact, much simpler (again, usually).

That being said, space-wise, the Salsa line (non Air will be enough for urban uses has a HUGE canopy and a very large seat as well as bassinet. The seat is simpler, that needs to be said, however space-wise, it is probably the one that will last you the best out of the three. OK suspension on the Salsa, too.

The second choice would be the Balios S, from my point of view, as it feels a bit more practical and with better suspension that the Veloce.

.eli - 24 Nov 2023
2)

The brake doesn't lock on the left side wheel on my salsa 4 air. It used to work fine. Any tips to fix it?

Hey there,

Cleaning and trying to lubricate it could really work wonders. I wrote an article about stroller cleaning and maintenance HERE, if that would help. Apart from that, I would contact the seller / distributor / manufacturer, as there could be a larger problem if the usual maintenance doesn't help.

.eli - 23 Oct 2022

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