TFK Dot 2
TFK Dot 2 Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 8.5 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 107 cm x 60 cm x 86 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 67 cm x 40 cm x 36 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, 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
- No
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 48 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 34 x 21 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 83 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
- 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
- No
- A pocket integrated into the canopy
- No
- Peek-a-boo viewing window present on the canopy
- No
- 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
- No
- Height-adjustable bumper bar
- Yes
- 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
- 16.5 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 16.5 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
- Yes
- Wheels with suspension
- Rear
- Suspension type
- Mechanical (internal spring-loaded mechanism)
- Adjustable suspension softness
- No
- Rocking chassis
- No
The Brake
- Central brake system/type
- Push-push pedal brake (flip-flop friendly)
- Deceleration handbrake
- No,
The Fold
- Folding system
- 3D
- 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
- 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
- Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
- No
The Handlebar
- Handle height adjustment
- No
- Handlebar material
- Foam
- Handlebar height
- 107 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
- Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
- 77 x 31 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,
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
- 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 TFK Dot 2
- light
- easy one-hand manupilation
- compact for the car trunk
- 25 kg weight maximum
- all-terrain
- spacious seat
- easily reclinable/inclinable
- easy folding system
- very quiet, compared to different strollers
- suspension
- smaller basket
I was positively surprised by the nice push over different surfaces. It can tackle a dirt road, forest even, or even cobblestones with ease. The single handle (as opposed to the two handles on the previous generation) is very nice and helps with one-hand maneuvering.
- futuristic feel
- a very small fold
- a good push
- wheels
- narrow handle
To me, it looks futuristic. And it is very nice to push. Recommended for the time when you only need a buggy for your toddler (while there's still some terrain to overcome).
- Good even for larger toddlers
- Lie-flat seat
- Lightweight
- A very compact fold
- High-quality
- 'Hanging' seat absorbs bumps well
- Someone could ming the hanging seat (it is not so rigid)
- No adjustable handle
- Some might say the shape is strange (it is not a stylish model)
- Folds with two hands
We are happy with it, and recommend it to anyone that needs something small but capable.
The "hanging" seat might seem like a minus, but it helps to absorb the bumps from the road along with the soft frame suspension. The leg rest is adjustable - it seems very (maybe too) simple but it works.
My boy likes to be in it. I would maybe only like a handlebar adjustment for the dad - he is quite tall, so he has to bend a bit to push it.
- for almost all surfaces
- soft suspension
- spacious
- compact
- practical
- sporty look (but for some, this could be a negative)
- the fabrics fold into the seat when in the upright position
- strap recline (but this is a minor con and thanks to that, the buggy is lighter)
An incredibly practical, very sporty-looking little pushchair, and it really works on almost any terrain. The shock-absorbing is nice and soft.
We like that it's unique - we have yet to meet the same one on the street. I guess it's cause not everybody is into this style. It works very well and folds down tiny.
Your questions about the TFK Dot 2
Since the backrest recline type is strap-operated, is the seat is too slanted? My toddler likes to sit straight in an upright posture, and most strap-operated backrests cannot be vertical if not 90 degrees due to their design. Will it be comfortable for a child who does not like to rest their back reclined?
Hi, Chaity,
The seatback of this particular buggy is, as you say, adjusted with a strap mechanism, it will never be 90 degrees upright. Actually, even with a lever, 90degree angle is pretty much impossible on a stroller, even if some strollers do boasts quite an upright seat.
The Dot 2 is slightly slanted, but not too much. I believe any kid inside should be fine unless they truly and absolutely need a VERY VERY upright seat. Do count on a slight recline even fully inclined BUT as the seat is deep enough, it should be fine.
The smaller and lighter you'll go, the less the seat is (usually) upright. And, true, a strap recline causes the pushchair to be a bit slanted pretty much always.
I hope I helped.