Review · Travel stroller
Mountain Buggy Nano Urban Review: Two Wheel Sets, One Travel Stroller?
Short answer: The Mountain Buggy Nano Urban is a travel stroller with two wheel sets: big urban wheels for daily walks and small ones for flights. Mountain Buggy lists it at $389.99 and 16 lb with the urban wheels, with a 49 lb seat limit and a seat that lies flat from birth. The gear tray holds only 11 lb.
Our verdict
8.4out of 10
Very good
Best for
- Families who fly often but want bigger wheels at home
- Parents who want a lie-flat seat from birth in a travel stroller
- City families short on storage space
Skip if
- You need a big basket for groceries
- You want an easy purchase from a big US store
- You need a stroller that converts to a double
Pros
- Two wheel sets: 10 in rear urban wheels or 5.5 in travel wheels
- Sling seat lies flat from birth and holds 49 lb, per Mountain Buggy
- One-hand standing fold that Mountain Buggy says fits most carry-on limits
- Infant car seats strap on with no adapter
Cons
- Gear tray holds only 11 lb
- You swap the wheel sets by hand and have to store the spare set
- No suspension listed by Mountain Buggy
$389.99List price, October 2026
See it at Mountain BuggyPrices change often. Check the retailer before you buy.
The Mountain Buggy Nano Urban tries to be two strollers in one. With the 10 in urban wheels it is a sturdier daily stroller; with the 5.5 in travel wheels it shrinks to a carry-on-sized fold. The sling seat lies flat for newborns and holds 49 lb, per Mountain Buggy. The gear tray takes just 11 lb, so plan on a bag for longer days. At $389.99 with both wheel sets, it costs less than the $499 Stokke YOYO3, which needs a separate newborn pack.
Who is the Mountain Buggy Nano Urban for?
The Mountain Buggy Nano Urban is for parents who want a travel stroller that does not feel flimsy at home. It comes with two wheel sets. The urban set has 10 in rear and 7.5 in front wheels for sidewalks and parks, and the travel set has 5.5 in wheels all round for airports and small trunks. Mountain Buggy says the seat lies flat from birth and holds up to 22 kg, or 49 lb, and it lists the age range as newborn to four years. That makes it a stroller one child can use for years. Mountain Buggy sells it in the US for $389.99 with both wheel sets included. If you only ever fly once a year and walk on smooth pavement, a simpler travel stroller may do.
How does the Nano Urban ride and steer?
Wheels are the Mountain Buggy Nano Urban's selling point. Mountain Buggy lists puncture-proof tires in two sets: urban wheels (10 in rear, 7.5 in front) and travel wheels (5.5 in all round). Bigger wheels roll more easily over cracks, curbs and short gravel paths, so the urban set should feel steadier day to day. Smaller travel wheels make the fold smaller, but small wheels usually struggle on rough ground. Mega Babies says the front wheels can lock straight or swivel. Mountain Buggy does not list suspension for this model. The frame is aircraft-grade aluminum. Mountain Buggy's newsroom says The Bump named it the best all-terrain travel stroller.
- Maneuverability8.1 / 10
- WheelsTwo swappable puncture-proof sets: urban (10 in rear, 7.5 in front) and travel (5.5 in all round); front wheels lock or swivel
How big is the Nano Urban when folded?
Mountain Buggy describes a one-hand standing fold for the Mountain Buggy Nano Urban. Mountain Buggy's detailed specs give 6 kg (about 13 lb) with the travel wheels and 7.3 kg (about 16 lb) with the urban wheels, counting the frame, seat, canopy, wheels, tray and grab bar. A shorter table on the same page says 7.6 kg without saying what it includes. Folded with travel wheels, Mountain Buggy lists 30 x 53 x 52 cm, roughly 12 x 21 x 20 in, and 27 x 43 x 52 cm with the wheels off. Mountain Buggy says it fits most carry-on limits for planes and trains, but check your airline's own rules before you fly.
Is the Nano Urban comfortable and safe?
The Mountain Buggy Nano Urban uses a fabric sling seat with infinite one-hand recline. Mountain Buggy says it lies flat as a bed for newborns and sits upright for toddlers, so you need no bassinet. The seat measures 50 x 33 x 20 cm, per Mountain Buggy, with a mesh back for airflow. The canopy extends and is rated UPF 50+. The harness is a tail-free five-point design. Infant car seats strap on with the built-in travel system belt, facing the parent, with no adapter needed. Mountain Buggy says the stroller is certified for the US, Canada and other markets, but names no standard.
How much storage does the Nano Urban have?
Storage is the Mountain Buggy Nano Urban's weak spot. Mountain Buggy rates the gear tray at 5 kg, or 11 lb, about enough for a small diaper bag and a jacket. Mega Babies lists a storage basket but gives no size. For long days out, plan on a backpack or a stroller organizer.
How does the Nano Urban grow with your baby?
Scroll through the stages below; the 3D stroller changes as you go. Drag it to turn it.
1 · Seat, reclined
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01 · The early months
Seat, reclined
From birth (lie-flat sling seat). Infinite one-hand recline on a fabric sling seat, lies flat
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02 · Sitting up, through the toddler years
Seat, upright
The seat is rated to 49 lb, so most children can ride until they no longer need a stroller.
Should you use the urban or the travel wheels?
The Mountain Buggy Nano Urban ships with both wheel sets, and you swap them by hand. The urban set (10 in rear, 7.5 in front) suits daily walks on uneven sidewalks, park paths and curbs. With it, Mountain Buggy lists about 7.3 kg and a 111 cm handlebar height. The travel set (5.5 in all round) cuts the weight to about 6 kg and the folded height to 30 cm, which Mountain Buggy says fits most carry-on limits on planes and trains. Most families will leave the urban wheels on at home and swap before a trip. Keep the spare set somewhere easy to find, since you need it to change modes.
Mountain Buggy Nano Urban vs Stokke YOYO3 vs Nuna TRVL
| Spec | Mountain Buggy Nano Urban | Stokke YOYO3 | Nuna TRVL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8.4 | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| List price | $389.99 | $499 | $575 |
| Weight | 16 lb | 13.7 lb | 13.6 lb |
| Folded (L×W×H) | 20.5×20.9×11.8 in | 20.5×17.3×7.1 in | 24×20.3×11 in |
| Max child weight | Mountain Buggy lists a 22 kg (49 lb) seat load; Mega Babies says 48.5 lb | 48.5 lb | 50 lb |
| Bassinet included | No | No | No |
| Seats two children | No | No | No |
| Type | Travel | Travel | Travel |
Stokke YOYO3: A carry-on travel stroller at 13.7 lb with a 48.5 lb seat limit, $499. Nuna TRVL: A 13.6 lb travel stroller with a 50 lb limit, sold widely in the US, $575.
How we rated the Mountain Buggy Nano Urban
Six criteria, weighted by how much they shape everyday life. Read our methodology.
Weighted total8.4— Very good
Mountain Buggy Nano Urban full specifications
| Type | Travel |
|---|---|
| Weight | 16 lb (with the urban wheel set: 7.3 kg (16 lb) per Mountain Buggy's detailed specs, which count the frame, sling seat, canopy, wheels, gear tray and grab bar; 6 kg (13 lb) with the travel wheels. The shorter spec table on the same page says 7.6 kg without saying what it includes) |
| Folded size (L×W×H) | 20.5×20.9×11.8 in (converted from Mountain Buggy's 30 x 53 x 52 cm (H x W x L) with travel wheels; 27 x 43 x 52 cm with wheels off. Mega Babies lists 12 x 21 x 20 in with the large wheels; Target lists 22 x 12 x 20 in) |
| Open size (L×W×H) | 37×20×44 in |
| Max child weight | Mountain Buggy lists a 22 kg (49 lb) seat load; Mega Babies says 48.5 lb |
| From birth | Yes, the fabric sling seat lies flat for newborns, per Mountain Buggy; infant car seats strap on with the built-in travel system belt |
| Seat age | From birth (lie-flat sling seat) |
| Recline | Infinite one-hand recline on a fabric sling seat, lies flat |
| Basket | Up to 11 lb |
| Fold | One-hand standing fold, per Mountain Buggy |
| Wheels & suspension | Two swappable puncture-proof sets: urban (10 in rear, 7.5 in front) and travel (5.5 in all round); front wheels lock or swivel |
| Car seat compatibility | Built-in travel system belt holds an infant car seat facing the parent with no adapter, per Mega Babies; specific models not listed |
| Converts | Single stroller only |
| Travel | Mountain Buggy says it fits most carry-on luggage limits on planes and trains |
| In the box | Stroller with grab bar, Urban wheel set, Travel wheel set, Custom satchel |
| Safety | Mountain Buggy says it is certified for the USA, Canada, Europe, UK, Australia and New Zealand but names no standard |
| List price | $389.99 (Mountain Buggy's US store price for the standard nano urban with both wheel sets, November 2026 (in stock, no sale price shown); Mega Babies lists the same $389.99 regular price) |
What to buy instead
A carry-on travel stroller at 13.7 lb with a 48.5 lb seat limit, $499.
Stokke YOYO3
8.6 — Excellent. 13.7 lb, folds to 20.5×17.3×7.1 in, $499.
A 13.6 lb travel stroller with a 50 lb limit, sold widely in the US, $575.
Nuna TRVL
8.4 — Very good. 13.6 lb, folds to 24×20.3×11 in, $575.
A lighter, cheaper travel stroller at 12.6 lb and $239.95.
gb Pockit+ All-City
8.0 — Very good. 12.6 lb, folds to 7.5×13×18.9 in, $239.95.
Mountain Buggy Nano Urban FAQ
Is the Mountain Buggy Nano Urban worth it?
It suits families who travel often and want bigger wheels at home. Mountain Buggy lists $389.99, a 49 lb seat limit and a lie-flat seat from birth. Both wheel sets come in the box. The gear tray holds only 11 lb, so plan on a bag for longer days.
Can a newborn ride in the Mountain Buggy Nano Urban?
Yes. Mountain Buggy says the fabric sling seat lies flat for newborns and sits upright for toddlers, so no bassinet is needed. An infant car seat can also strap on with the built-in travel system belt, facing the parent, with no adapter. Mountain Buggy lists the age range as newborn to four years.
Will the Mountain Buggy Nano Urban fit in an overhead bin?
Mountain Buggy says it fits most carry-on luggage limits on planes and trains with the travel wheels on. It lists the fold at 30 x 53 x 52 cm, about 12 x 21 x 20 in. Airline rules vary, so check yours before you fly.
How much does the Mountain Buggy Nano Urban weigh?
Mountain Buggy gives about 6 kg (13 lb) with the travel wheels and 7.3 kg (16 lb) with the urban wheels, counting the frame, seat, canopy, wheels, gear tray and grab bar. A shorter spec table on its page says 7.6 kg without saying what that includes. Mega Babies gives the same 13 lb and 16 lb.