Active Mum : Mountain Buggy/Phil&Teds?

If I was only going to have one child .. then a mountain buggy would probably be better than a P&T.

However . if you are going to have more than one child a P&T would be my choice (DH runs with Issy every day in the P&T and thinks its awesome)

We have a Vibe .. which is more an "urban" buggy than an offroad .. we personally didnt like the brake on the sport or the dash .. but even though its "urban" its still good to run with.

I agree with the others, I think for one baby the mountain buggy is the best! Esp if you are doing alot of active stuff.  I have a P&T sport though since I had 2 under 2 and it is great, we live rurally so it handles the rough driveway, paddocks etc easily and is also a good around town pram Has been well worth the money so far!

Would agree with the other posters.
I have the P&T as we were planning on having 2 close together. However, my son doesn't fit under the sunshade when we use in baby/toddler mode, so I bought a double Mountain Buggy, which I LOVE. I was planning on using it until my little girl is old enough for us to use the P&T for 2 toddlers - but I tempted to hold on to it as it handles soooooo much better than the P&T and I would imagine that a single MB would be even better.

MB urban elite was my first choice, but then decided on baby jogger as it is lighter, cheaper, and easier to fold (you can do it with one hand!).

Thanks so much everyone for sharing your opinions and expereince.

I am veering towards the Mountain Buggy - Urban Elite (although I will use it for jogging I prefer not to have a fixed wheel esp. for manoeuvering around shops!)

Here is my summary of the pros and cons (taken from your comments and also product review sites). Some do contradict each other! Apologies for this essay but figured may be helpful for other mums to be deciding !

PROS:
*Better for one child
*Easier to push and navigate round shops
*Durable
*excellent on trails, gravel or sidewalks *Manoeuvrable on rough terrain
*Double great for two kids
*Dependable and durable
*fully reclining seat, which makes it appropriate for newborns
*Its swivelling front wheel makes for easier manoeuvring, and the wheel can be locked for better off-road stability. big chunky wheels make it easy going on rougher terrain and is easy to use on grass/sand or gravelly/rocky areas as well as the day to day streets/malls etc.
*ton of storage space
*Quick release wheels
*5-point safety harness keeps baby safe and secure
*Rear wheel suspension for a smoother ride on any surface
*Hard wearing canvas fabric – water repellent and durable
*Sun hood with viewing window so you and your little one can interact while you’re on the move
*Safe and easy two-step fold
*Easily adjustable straps/buckles etc
*Easy to fold down, easy to get up and really easy to use
*The adjustable handle and drink holder are very thoughtful.

CONS
*The reclining straps are difficult to adjust, particularly when baby is in the pram. The buckles get sticky
*Price
*Inconvenient to travel with because of its size the airlines insist you pick up from baggage claim, which means carrying baby through large meandering airports.
*The back wheels seem to always catch in doorways as it is wide between wheels
*Heavy - Large and bulky - difficult to manoeuvre in buses and other tight spaces
*Cannot fold with one hand
*Not compact when folded down & takes up the majority of your boot space
*cannot convert to a 2 seater
*Storm & Sun covers are expensive & come as optional extras.
*Doesn’t have the option of turning to face you unless you buy a completely different pram as extra which is expensive
*If the seat is reclined, it is difficult to get to the shopping basket, but also space is compromised with the seat as it sits low into the basket.

Rather than show my list of Pros and Cons for Phil and Teds a link which really put me off is :

http://www.productreview.com.au/showitem.php?item_id=63999

So , unless i change my mind I am off to google to search for the cheapest place to buy a Mountain Buggy Urban Elite!!

Here are a few places to check out,

http://www.kiwibaby.com
http://www.iqtoys.co.nz/site/page=item/item=MBUESG
http://www.babyuniverse.co.nz
http://www.wobble.co.nz/catalog/index.php
http://www.kiwibaby.co.nz

If you are not in a hurry the Parent & Child show.
And there is also TM.
A lot of places have sales on them now & then the top kiwi baby last sale was for $100 off

I think you ve made a good choice. We had a MB first and I LOVED it We have now had to change to a Phil and Ted as have my second and still need the first bub in a buggy. The Phil and Ted is SO much less sturdy and I don't think the quality of it is nearly as good. My husband agrees too. Am still glad I have changed as the Phil and Ted is very practical for two but I do miss my MB. :( They are awesome.

Hee hee I forgot the BF, don't know why as I can't pass one with out going in. Well done. I want one now