Hartan Racer GTX
The Hartan Racer GTX is a new model of the Racer edition that was launched in 2018. The chassis of the GTX looks more elegant and feature new, maintenance-free Solight Ecco wheels with a soft suspension so that the GTX can handle even more demanding terrain. The Wippmatic brake is activated by pushing one side and deactivated by pushing the other. You can also add an optional decelerating handbrake.
The design of the new, ergonomic bucket-type seat has been upgraded. The seat unit can be reclined by tilting, and the leg rest is individually adjustable. For better safety in low visibility conditions, the chassis features reflective stripes. To use the Racer GTX from birth, you can add the Hartan Combi carrycot or the soft Hartan carrycot to the chassis. Using adapters, there is also an option to add a Maxi-Cosi type car seats to the chassis. Alternatively, using correspondent adapters, Römer car seats are also compatible with the Racer GTX.
The Hartan Racer GTX is a new model of the Racer edition that was launched in 2018. The chassis of the GTX looks more elegant and feature new, maintenance-free Solight Ecco wheels with a soft suspension so that the GTX can handle even more demanding terrain. The Wippmatic brake is activated by pushing one side and deactivated by pushing the other. You can also add an optional decelerating handbrake.
The design of the new, ergonomic bucket-type seat has been upgraded. The seat unit can be reclined by tilting, and the leg rest is individually adjustable. For better safety in low visibility conditions, the chassis features reflective stripes. To use the Racer GTX from birth, you can add the Hartan Combi carrycot or the soft Hartan carrycot to the chassis. Using adapters, there is also an option to add a Maxi-Cosi type car seats to the chassis. Alternatively, using correspondent adapters, Römer car seats are also compatible with the Racer GTX.
Hartan Racer GTX Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 16.5 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 114 cm x 58 cm x 90 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 86 cm x 58 cm x 53 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- Germany
The Seat unit
- Maximum weight capacity - seat load
- 15 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
- Yes
- 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
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- Yes
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 50 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 31 x 25 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 101 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
- 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
- No
- The canopy/hood features a sun visor
- Yes
- 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
- Yes
The Wheels
- Number of wheels
- 4
- Front wheel(s) type
- Rubber-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- Rubber-coated wheels
- Front wheels diameter
- 23.4 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 29.4 cm
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- Yes
- Removable wheels
- Yes
- All wheels are double wheels
- No
- Wheels equipped with mudguards
- Yes, front only
- Two-wheel mode
- No
The Suspension
- Suspension
- Yes
- Wheels with suspension
- All
- Suspension type
- Pneumatic, Mechanical (internal spring-loaded mechanism)
- Adjustable suspension softness
- Yes
- Rocking chassis
- Yes
The Brake
- Central brake system/type
- Push-push pedal brake (flip-flop friendly)
- Deceleration handbrake
- Yes,
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
- No
- Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
- n/a
- Self-standing fold
- No
- Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
- No
- Folded stroller can be pulled behind like luggage
- No
- Stroller folds and/or unfolds by itself
- No
- Equipped with a carry strap/carry handle
- No
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- Pivoting
- Handlebar material
- Rubber
- Handlebar height
- 66-114 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)
- Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
- 76.5 x 35 cm
- 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)
- No,
- Carrycot positioned high on the frame
- Yes
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
- No
- Reflective elements
- Yes
- No pushchair mode/seat-unit configuration available
- No
- Rain cover included
- Yes
- 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 Hartan Racer GTX
- Soft suspension, good for terrain
- Handbrake - great even for in-line skating
- Spacious basket
- Safety elements on the chassis, seat unit, and the carrycot as well
- The adapters for the car seat fold down on the chassis, and you never have to remove them (they're always ready if you'd need them
- Good-looking, practical, and spacious carrycot
- The seat unit can be reversed and adjusted in 3 positions
- A wide choice of colors and original accessories
- It's a bit heavy
- You have to remove the seat before folding the chassis
A great stroller. I own it a second time already. Before, I had the Racer GTS 2017, now the Racer GTX 2019. I bought it mainly because of the perfect, soft suspension system, but also the safety elements, the handbrake, and the space that's between the seat and the handlebar - I can put a sibling board there, and the older son can comfortably stand on it while not bothering my walking as much.
I find its suspension system the best there is. The only real competition in this department would probably be only the Britax Go Big. The handlebar adjusts in joints (rotation), which makes it better for shorter parents, in my opinion.
I've used it with the insert Falttasche carrycot - it looks great, it's spacious, and it features the practical ventilation mesh as well as a sun visor. Now we moved on to the seat unit. The GTX seat is good - I appreciate the adjustable leg rest (which is not always present, as I saw with other brands in the same price and style category). Also, the hood has this large ventilation mesh part as well as a fold-away or completely removable sun visor. There are hooks to hang up toys on the side, which is a nice touch. A rain cover in a practical bag to hang on the chassis is included. The child's bumper bar can be adjusted in multiple positions and gate-opening from both sides.
I live in the suburbs, and I use my stroller mainly for walks around. I fold it in the car only rarely, when we make a trip away from the city; otherwise, I rather use public transport.