Peg-Pérego Book Cross
The Peg-Pérego Book Cross is an all-terrain three-wheeler that can be occasionally used for light jogging. The non-reversible seat is spacious and can be fully reclined. The seat comes equipped with the G-Matic system - the integrated attachment points that can be pulled out, enabling you to add the Primo Viaggio car seat to the stroller to create a travel system from birth, no adapters needed. You can take the seat off the chassis and replace it with one of the carrycots, either the Navetta XL, the Navetta Elite or the Navetta Pop-Up.
The lightweight aluminum chassis is equipped with a suspension system as well as a shaped handlebar. Thanks to the wheels with suspension and 8 ball bearings, the steering is by 30% easier compared to similar strollers. The stroller can be folded one-handedly the way a book does, hence the name. Another advantage of this stroller is the large shopping basket with easy load system, meaning that the rear part can be folded down.
The Peg-Pérego Book Cross is an all-terrain three-wheeler that can be occasionally used for light jogging. The non-reversible seat is spacious and can be fully reclined. The seat comes equipped with the G-Matic system - the integrated attachment points that can be pulled out, enabling you to add the Primo Viaggio car seat to the stroller to create a travel system from birth, no adapters needed. You can take the seat off the chassis and replace it with one of the carrycots, either the Navetta XL, the Navetta Elite or the Navetta Pop-Up.
The lightweight aluminum chassis is equipped with a suspension system as well as a shaped handlebar. Thanks to the wheels with suspension and 8 ball bearings, the steering is by 30% easier compared to similar strollers. The stroller can be folded one-handedly the way a book does, hence the name. Another advantage of this stroller is the large shopping basket with easy load system, meaning that the rear part can be folded down.
Peg-Pérego Book Cross Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 10 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 107 cm x 63 cm x 114 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 91.8 cm x 63 cm x 46.5 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- Italy
- Only available as a stroller system
- Yes
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
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- No
- Reclining backrest
- Yes, infinite recline
- Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
- Yes
- Backrest recline type
- Strap-operated
- One-hand backrest recline system
- No
- Extendable backrest
- No
- Legrest positioning
- Yes, 2 positions
- 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
- 34 x 24 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 92 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
- Yes
- Height-adjustable canopy
- No
- Removable canopy
- Yes
- Waterproof canopy
- 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
- 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
- Yes
- Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
- No
The Wheels
- Number of wheels
- 3
- Front wheel(s) type
- Rubber-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- Rubber-coated wheels
- Front wheels diameter
- 26.8 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 26.8 cm
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- Yes
- Removable wheels
- Yes
- All wheels are double wheels
- No
- Wheels equipped with mudguards
- No,
- Two-wheel mode
- No
The Suspension
- Suspension
- Yes
- Wheels with suspension
- All
- Suspension type
- Mechanical (internal spring-loaded mechanism)
- Adjustable suspension softness
- No
- Rocking chassis
- No
The Brake
- Central brake system/type
- Hand-operated
- Deceleration handbrake
- Yes,
The Fold
- Folding system
- Flat (compact) fold
- One-hand fold
- Yes
- 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
- Yes
- Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
- No
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- Pivoting
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 107 cm
- Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
- No
- Safety wrist strap
- Yes
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
- 66 x 28 cm (Navetta XL, 72x32 Navetta Pop-Up)
- Carry handle on the carrycot
- Yes,
- Inclining carrycot mattress
- Yes,
- Foldable carrycot
- Yes, Pop-Up
- Rocking-base carrycot
- Yes
- Ventilatilated carrycot base (bottom ventilation system)
- Yes, Navetta XL
- Carrycot installable in the car instead of a group 0+ car seat (Auto carrycot)
- Yes, Navetta XL
- Carrycot positioned high on the frame
- No
The Car seat
- Car seat compatible
- Yes (without adapters)
- Car seat sold separately
- Yes
- Maxi-Cosi/Cybex car seat attachment-type adapters available
- No
- 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
- Yes
- Reflective elements
- No
- 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 Peg-Pérego Book Cross
- Lightweight
- Easy to use
- Spacious
- Timeless design
- High quality
- Stability
The stroller is not heavy so it is easy to handle. My daughter is pushed in it by my nephew and he has no problem with the handling of the stroller.
It has a spacious basket to store things like groceries, which I appreciate because I no longer have to take any bag. It has a spacious bassinet as well as the seat. The only downside of the stroller is less stability than a stroller with 4 wheels. However, this may also be a problem of incompetence of the one who controls the stroller 🤷🏻♀️🙂
- Spacious even for bigger toddlers
- Stable - nothing wobbles
- Easy to operate with one hand
- Adjustable up to a lying position
- Hand brake
- All rubber wheels
- Easily foldable
Excellent quality pushchair. Nothing rattles, it is wonderfully stable, very spacious (without problems fits even a 2 year old baby with a footmuff), it is also easy to control with 1 hand. It has high quality rubber wheels on which you will never get a puncture, great hand brake (you can use it to brake when going downhill, or to brake the stroller completely - so you don't have to ruin your shoes like on other strollers) :-) I've had 3 pushchairs, but this one is just really the BEST one :-)
- Easy folding
- Very easy to handle
- Lightweight
- The child is well protected even in bad weather
- I also find the pushchair comfortable for napping - it is almost level
- I would have expected better suspension, since it is already in the name CROSS, grass it handles well but cobbles in the city, quite badly
- Quite early on, the color fading was noticeable (Denim Blue color)
- The pushchair is only facing in the direction of travel - which I think most three wheelers are
We really liked the stroller for its sporty look. I find the price quite reasonable. It was very nice to ride in, but we ran into a problem with the pushchair only being rear-facing. I figured it wouldn't matter, but unfortunately my son would then turn around to see me over the side for the most part of the walk - and would not want to ride with the canopy covering him.
- The best is probably the handbrake
- Rubber wheels
- Plenty of room for the baby
- None
If you want a stroller for any environment and terrain, this is the one. For sport, for the woods, but also for parades in the city and the mall. You can see and feel the quality. We had many strollers in our family, but this one is the one.
Your questions about the Peg-Pérego Book Cross
Can you use the Peg Perego Book Cross for jogging?
Hi, Stan,
Even if three-wheelers are often called "jogging strollers", they normally have to have a longer (and often also wider) base and a strengthened frame to be actually suitable for jogging/sports. I checked the manual of this model, and it literally says "WARNING: This product is not suitable for running or skating." (pic attached:)
So no, the Peg-Pérego Book Cross is not suitable for sports, only normal, walking use.
When out for a walk the front wheel started wobbling. I stopped, it seemed fine for a few minutes and started wobbling again. Help?
HIya, Margie,
With Peg-Pérego Book line, this is rather normal. YOu cannot do much about it, perhaps only sealing rubbers in the wheel joints could help a bit, but it is a problem the Book wheels develop very often. It is, unfortunately, an urban line of strollers.
You can also try to claim warranty on your pushchair, but I cannot guarantee they'll do something about that.