Leclerc Influencer, An Impartial Review: Mechanics, Comfort, Use

[@BarnevognverkstedNo]

In order to keep our recommendations up to date, we maintain a 'Buyer's Guide' (with a wide spectrum of models, and a lot of technical and lifestyle-related information). Organizing our recommendations this way makes it easier to include good models that we haven't made review-videos for yet, as well as to remove models which have developed unforeseen wear-issues over time, or which have been weakened by the manufacturer in their current iterations. You can access the guide (in addition to our 4-part video series on Choosing the Right Stroller for your Lifestyle, and other helpful content), as well as contact us directly on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/stroller-buyers-37953864 These materials are also available via channel membership on KZbin: www.youtube.com/@BarnevognverkstedNo/membership , and BuyMeaCoffee: buymeacoffee.com/thestrollerworkshop

[@g.tanjuta2897]

This is the best stroller I’ve ever had. Thanks for the review!

[@cubiebear7339]

Would you recommend leclerc influencer over the bugaboo butterfly? For everyday urban use! Thank you!

[@alepau89]

Did you figure it out???

[@MollyMA13]

Travel strollers are not built for everyday use.

[@alohabearr]

@@MollyMA13 i used babyzen yoyo for everyday, so much more useful.

[@crowdcontroltomajormum]

​@@MollyMA13you absolutely can use compact/travel strollers for every day use. I'm on my 9th baby and I've used them for a few of mine with no issues.

[@shahlajonelle4601]

Thank you so much. What a great review.

[@raya8459]

Is this better than the Leclerc Magicfold Plus? Or are the changes just superficial?

[@viviawaag863]

I’m happy I asked for this stroller to be reviewed. Seems it’s a very good one! Was thinking of getting this as a travel stroller, for when we’re visiting relatives in another country, it seems I should!

[@windyrainStorm]

Did you end up buying this?

[@signediaz2469]

id definitely like to see what you think of it in the duo mode! (using the connectors)

[@jihadaoun8860]

Can u use it with a newborn without bassinet?

[@SRWC1114]

Can you do the new Influencer Air?? I can’t seem to find any reviews on it

[@lily-ti9wn]

I thought this is the Air model because in the xl the wheels do seem bigger

[@marcocanavesi6014]

Hi, congratulations for your videos. what do you think of the xl version?

[@idatait]

Can a 3 months old use this stroller at full recline?

[@carolineelise2208]

What are the measurements when it’s folded and the rear wheels taken off? Do most airlines accept strollers as cabin luggage if it fits when the wheels are taken off and stored in another bag?

[@bretmckibben5917]

Have you reviewed the Colugo? I’m narrowed down between this influencer or the Colugo compact

[@ewamarta4161]

MF Plus arrived and I'm not sure I love it.. The canopy doesn't have extra ventilation when in lying down position which might be a problem during summer (don't know how I missed that!). But most of all the leg rest doesn't lock in the lower position, just flap like that or perhaps my stroller arrived broken?

[@ewamarta4161]

Thanks for your thorough review! Just ordered Leclerc MF Plus based on it (from what I understand it's the same as Influencer just different finish, which I personally prefer). It was no brainer as I found it on offer for less than £200, hopefully we will love it!

[@Meesha703]

Hey, how has your experience been with MF Plus so far? I am also planning to get it, however not finding many reviews online. Your review will be helpful. Thanks in advance!

[@ewamarta4161]

@@Meesha703 I like some of the features a lot, it's small, I like one hand fold (other one Holding a child), the fact it fully recline, easy steering, quality of the finish, okayish size of the canopy. I hate the super small basket only up to 2kg (I definitely overload it many times!). It also has very limited ventilation and once the canopy is extended you can't close the mesh panel. Also the position of a child is not great, despite being quite upright my child keeps sliding and ending up in an awkward position. I am thinking of getting some liner that might help and offer additional padding as the seat itself feels quite hard as well. Also it's not great to go on kerbs, it requires both hand and a bit of strength to go up the kerbs. So it's a mix bag I'm afraid. It's not perfect but depends on what you are looking for. I couldn't find other pram that would offer everything i was looking for in a similar price range so I'm happy so far. Haven't started to squeak, it's holding up well, but I can see possible issues with the loose bumper bar in the future as it fits quite lightly in

[@Meesha703]

@@ewamarta4161 thanks a lot for your detailed review! This is really helpful :)

[@aliaasaqqa8469]

Thank you very much for your reviews! Do you still recommend this stroller? I’m looking for a travel stroller that fits in the overhead compartment, and I am not a big fan of the yoyo😅

[@SandorZita850]

Can you please do the Influencer XL? And maybe a comparison between the original and the XL version? I would really need it, it seems the original has too small wheels for our lifestyle. Thank you in advance ☺️

[@Ibr11h]

hi can i put Bassinet or carrycot on leclerc stroller compatible with it for any other brand compatible and at a good price

[@mariachrstofi2238]

I’ve owned one of these for a year now and really wanted to put my review somewhere people could see as I feel there are positive reviews about this stroller everywhere. Aside from the weight and easy folding mechanism which was great, the rest I found disappointing. My toddler is 15 months (about 9kg) now and looks too big for the seat. The straps won’t extend long enough to fit over his jacket in the winter. The seat is hard for a pram of this price bracket There isn’t enough material around the hood for extension, neither is there enough material on the sides which means the child is really exposed on the sides (no a problem in hot countries but a bit of an issue it colder climates) The crotch area is too low, meaning the child is slouched in the pram I feel in general my child didn’t look comfortable in this pram. While other issues are expected with this style pram e.g. difficult to push on rougher terrain. Other issues like not growing with my child was something I didn’t expect. I think it’s a big price tag comsidering all of this and you might as well get a miniuno which also folds the same way but does weight a few more kilos Hope it helps

[@carolineelise2208]

Why is it impossible to get hold of the Leclerc influencer online and in stores? It's almost not in stock anywhere and isn't sold in Sweden :(

[@Kallyke23]

well, mine doesn't fold by itself anymore. Ive had it for some time. And it doesnt go into full folded anymore. I have to push more with my hand.

[@irynapavlyk5349]

Thank you for telling this. I was about to buy one. Are you happy with it overall?

[@Mybudgetingjourney]

Good to know, do you still recommend it in general?

[@sophiejones1698]

Do the fabrics come off to machine wash?

[@windyrainStorm]

Ugh. I really can't decide now which one to buy! Leclerc was my first bet before. But I end up with Yoyo and I don't like it. Now I can't decide which one is better between Leclerc, baby jogger city tour 2, and ergobaby metro +.

[@alohabearr]

i had the same dilemma and I think he's not very fond of ergobaby metro+

[@hhifnawi]

Hry. I saw your struggle with your Qs. I am in the same one now :) So did you get lecrec, if yes. Can you use with a new born? Or you had to add stuff for her/him?

[@jovanatomicurban4331]

I understand this one has a carycot option available for the newborn. Any chance you're gonna review that too?

[@BarnevognverkstedNo]

Probably won't get back to it for a while, but we'll try to cover it with the next iteration. :) Generally I would only recommend a carrycot with an ultracompact for holiday use, if that helps. Using a model like this for keeping in the trunk with a lie-flat carseat for daily use is another matter though. :)

[@muhammadchothia8599]

Any experience with Easywalker strollers? This looks similar to the Easywalker Jackey

[@sharonmyde718]

Hi. Can you please review miniuno smart fold in comparison to leclerc

[@anastasiashibanova87]

Where can you buy it in the US?

[@alexandrahabib0910]

Ordered it today! Thanks

[@windyrainStorm]

Did you get to use this in travelling on Air?

[@alexandrahabib0910]

@@windyrainStorm I did. Yesterday I traveled, but it was an internal flight in my country (Romania) so I didn't take it with me in the cabin. They didn't even ask me nothing, so I'm not sure if that was possible or no.

[@zeeak308]

@@windyrainStorm ya it fits in the cabin flied with this in 5 different countries so far it fits

[@justme7920]

Sunteti multumit/a de carucior dupa 1 an?

[@linhduong0809]

​@@zeeak308can it recline fully? I did not catch it in the video

[@mladenradinovic2290]

We started to look for a stroller and this one caught our eye! It is good to know it's a good one. Did you guys maybe have a video review like this for Peg Perego Veloce and Book plus??thank you very much, fantastic channel!

[@sxymamij]

Can i buy this in the usa

[@brittanyarcher8602]

I’m thinking of buying this stroller to use on holiday but also to use at home too. Which lightweight strollers do you recommend that is good for all terrain?

[@Marina-zb2iz]

I think the go-to recommendation would be the Babyjogger City Mini GT2. Easy to fold, handy, and sturdy. You'll definitely get your money's worth.

[@zeeak308]

it’s not lightweight tbh

[@mikaburgess]

Would you recommend the influencer or the minu V2? Will be using it for everyday use, over cobbled paving and some minor uneven surfaces. Doesn't need to be cabin approved size and won't be using it lots for travel (I have a small boot but big enough to fit the MINU)

[@aikabai]

Hello, I am hesitating between these two models as well. Which one did you take at the end.

[@Sauvageonne]

This is the best KZbin channel of its kind! Leclerc sell car seat adapters, but it's not clear what kind (or brands) or car seats we can mount. Do you have an idea by any chance?

[@zeeak308]

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[@Sauvageonne]

@@zeeak308 Merci 🙂

[@live4u16]

Thank you so much for your reviews. I truly appreciate them it helps out a lot. May I put in a request to review the Chicco Corso LE or Chicco Corso Primo? It would really help me out to see if this stroller is worth it since it’s cheaper than the uppababy Cruz V2

[@BarnevognverkstedNo]

Glad you like the reviews. :) We'll try to look at these models in the future. :)

[@Merope4ever]

It looks like they don't come with a carrycot. That's maybe why the suggested age for the LE is 6 months up. You can probably use it with the car seat before that. But be aware newborns should spend no more than 30 minutes at the time in a car seat. After 6 weeks that timespan will be 2 hours untill they are 6 months old. But if you take the carseat straight out of the car and just hop onto the stroller that is all car seat time. So for most people it is better to have a carrycot, where the baby has a completely flat surface. And the carseat attachment option is only for the shortest trips like going to bring a sibling to school or just buy bread.

[@live4u16]

@@Merope4ever yes I’m aware of that but they sell on their website an infant insert for the seats.

[@stkaimun]

Please review the Britax Gravity II too. It's a self folding stroller with similar specs to LeClerc but more competitively priced

[@BarnevognverkstedNo]

Thanks for the tip, we'll check it out in the future. :)

[@m61931]

In which countries is it available plz?

[@offbeat-801k]

Harrods UK is selling this

[@jeno7848]

Can you please do comparison with minu and baby zen yo-yo 2?

[@BarnevognverkstedNo]

We plan to do a comparison of all 3 of these quite soon. :)

[@jeno7848]

@@BarnevognverkstedNo Thank you! Would you also happen to know if this was available in the US?

[@neuenglander]

What I find interesting is that the Hexagon model is supposed to at least partly made in Europe.

[@liezlselderslaghs4918]

I'm in doubt between this one and the Joolz aer, which one would you recommend?

[@Merope4ever]

He recommends both, so it depends on what you personally need. Do you want a carry strap? What type of recline do you prefer? What do you need from the footrest?

[@irisfai]

Would u recommend this or Yoyo2?

[@BarnevognverkstedNo]

Depends on your needs. :) I'm very risk-averse, so the newness of the model is a turn-off vs the very-proven longevity of the Yoyo. But all indications are that it will be a solid model in the long-run. Note that the Bugaboo Butterfly and Uppababy Minu V2 are also about to launch though, so you may want to wait a month or so before deciding if you can afford to. This video may help as well: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWGsgIKDftGbptk

[@nataliacherry357]

Thank you for the great review! There is a little bit cheaper model called Leclerc Magic Fold Plus Stroller which looks and functions in the same way, what is the difference between Magic fold and influencer??

[@BarnevognverkstedNo]

Glad you liked it. :) I'm not sure of the difference yet, but we plan to look at further Leclerc models in the future :)

[@Eivres]

Main difference is the finish - no copper construction black instead and no eco leather on handle and bumper bar

[@SumRandomAznGirl]

Seems like it's aesthetics only, standard fabrics, but all the chassis components look the same. There's also the Leclerc Hexagon line, which is even more expensive than the Influencer or MF Plus for the same shared chassis because of the premium textiles.

[@vijavidja]

I was waiting for this review for about 1,5 year after I asked for it, thank you so much! ❤️ While we don't have leclerc stroller in any physical store here in my country anymore, would it be possible to make a video of comparison of leclerc and yoyo2? Thank you so much for doing a great job, your channel is the best! 😎 👏🏻Many thankful moms ☺️❤️

[@BarnevognverkstedNo]

Sorry it took so long. :) We will be doing a comparison between these 2 very soon. :)

[@vijavidja]

@@BarnevognverkstedNo you don't need to be sorry, i really appreciate the job you do! 💗 Thanks to you before baby was born we purchased bugaboo buffalo (and we still using it and very satisfied!) Our kid is 2 yo now and we are looking for a compact stroller for travels suitable for this age (14+ kg)

[@fitriahabdulrahman6156]

I'd love to see these comparison too. Is the video already out?

[@Merope4ever]

Sounds quite comparable to the Joolz Aer. Both built sturdier than average. This one maybe has a better footrest, but the Joolz has a carry strap. So if you want to use it a lot, these are good options. If you think you will not use it much or if it's going to be your back-up/keep-in-the-car stroller, than maybe the Chicco Goody is good enough. The Chicco is half the price of these two.