Gesslein S5 2x2
The Gesslein S5 is a light umbrella stroller with a fairly compact fold. The stroller is easily stored as it stands independently after folding. The sufficiently spacious seat can be reclined flat. Thanks to the higher weight capacity it can handle even a bigger child. It can be reclined flat. You can put your newborn in the car seat attached with corresponding adapters as well. The S5 is a good alternative for urban parents looking for the lightest and simplest stroller solution suitable from birth. This stroller also makes a convenient second stroller.
The S5 offers an option of three wheel configurations depending on the degree of stability and maneuverability required and on your taste as well. The S5 2x2 has only simple, single wheels whilst the Gesslein S5 4x4 offers four double wheels. The front wheels of the Gesslein S5 2x4 are single and the rear wheels are double.
The Gesslein S5 is a light umbrella stroller with a fairly compact fold. The stroller is easily stored as it stands independently after folding. The sufficiently spacious seat can be reclined flat. Thanks to the higher weight capacity it can handle even a bigger child. It can be reclined flat. You can put your newborn in the car seat attached with corresponding adapters as well. The S5 is a good alternative for urban parents looking for the lightest and simplest stroller solution suitable from birth. This stroller also makes a convenient second stroller.
The S5 offers an option of three wheel configurations depending on the degree of stability and maneuverability required and on your taste as well. The S5 2x2 has only simple, single wheels whilst the Gesslein S5 4x4 offers four double wheels. The front wheels of the Gesslein S5 2x4 are single and the rear wheels are double.
Gesslein S5 2x2 Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Umbrella stroller (buggy), 2in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 6.8 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 108 cm x 51 cm x 90 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 99 cm x 28 cm x 20 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- Germany
- Stroller available as a pushchair (seat unit configuration) only; newborn accessories (like a carrycot) need to be purchased separately
- Yes
The Seat unit
- Maximum weight capacity - seat load
- 20 kg
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 0-36 months
- Reversible seat unit
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- No
- Reclining backrest
- Yes, 4 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
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 49 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 33 x 20 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 88 cm
- A higher seat unit's position on the chassis
- No
- Height-adjustable seat
- No
- Seat unit's proper attachment indicator
- No
- 2in1 convertible carrycot/seat unit (pramette travel system)
- No
- Fabrics removable for cleaning
- Yes
- Seat fabrics cleaning
- Machine washable
- Safety harness type
- 5-point
- Harness padding
- Yes
- Height-adjustable harness belts
- Yes
- Ventilation integrated into the seat
- Yes
- 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
- No
- 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
- No
- Reinforcing side clasps present on the canopy
- Yes
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
- Yes
- Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
- No
The Wheels
- Number of wheels
- 4
- Front wheel(s) type
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Front wheels diameter
- 13.5 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 13.5 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
- No
- Rocking chassis
- No
The Brake
- Central brake system/type
- Push down-lift up pedal brake
- Deceleration handbrake
- No,
The Fold
- Folding system
- Telescopic
- 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
- n/a
- Self-standing fold
- Yes
- 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
- No
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 108 cm
- Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
- No
- Safety wrist strap
- No
The Basket
- Shopping basket
- Yes
- Large shopping basket
- No
- 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
- 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
- No
The Accessories & Extra features
- Parent tray/organizer on the handlebar (included)
- No
- Cup holder can be attached
- No
- Reflective elements
- Yes
- 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
Parent reviews of the Gesslein S5 2x2
- Low weight
- Easy folding into compact dimensions
- Full lie-flat
- Entirely washable
- Extended canopy
- Carrying capacity over 20kg
- It is not possible to walk backwards with it (the rear wheels come apart and brake the reverse) - i.e. falling asleep on the spot is problematic
- Lack of accessories (apron, rain cover)
- Pebbles get stuck in the wheels a bit (smooth wheels)
Handy and high quality buggy with extended canopy - and washable.
- High load capacity (20 kg+)
- Can be reclined to full lie-flat
- Adjustable footrest
- Spacious, suitable for larger children
- Has a belly bar that can be removed and opened
- Extendable canopy with transparent window
- Washable covers
- Easy to fold - stands up on its own
- Compact - fits in the car boot
- It is lightweight
- It is relatively easy to handle
- The front wheels swivel, they can be "locked"
- It also has reflective elements
- The wheels show wear quickly (from an aesthetic point of view) - they pick up pebbles right after the first ride
- Small storage basket
- Compared to the 2x4 version my sister has, the 2x2 "rattles" more when riding
- Does not come with accessories (mosquito net, rain cover) - you need to buy this extra
Overall, I rate the Gesslein S5 2x2 (or even the 2x4 my sister has) as a very good umbrella buggy or complementary travel stroller.
Due to the wheels not being all-terrain (and with no suspension) it serves more as an urban stroller for normal terrain.
If you're thinking of buying a golf buggy I'd recommend investing, Gesslein is a really good quality German brand, and despite being a golf buggy, it's sturdy, roomy, and so suitable for bigger kids - for longer periods of time.
It has other extras, too - it can be reclined to a full lie-flat, it features an extended canopy, detachable belly bar, etc. (see pros and cons)
The stroller doesn't offer the option of reversing the seat, but that's probably not expected when you buy an umbrella pushchair :-)