Thule Spring

Spring makes sense as the Thule option for families who want a compact city stroller rather than a jogging stroller. Thule’s own description focuses on the one-hand fold, self-standing compact shape, reclining seat, and front wheel suspension, and that combination explains the model well. It is a brand-led city stroller with more polish than most cheap compacts, but without the size and running focus of the Urban Glide line.

The downside is that it is now the older Thule compact option, so buyers should be honest about value. It is most interesting when discounted, or when someone wants the Thule feel in a lighter, more urban package. If you expect heavy rough-terrain use, look at Urban Glide instead. If you want an easier city stroller from the same brand, Spring still fills a useful gap.