# Main drawbacks of single\-to\-double strollers What are the main drawbacks of single\-to\-double strollers? Bugaboo Donkey 5 Mono \(2\-in\-1 stroller\): The reviewer, after a year of use, says it is a better double than a single because it is wide and heavy in Mono mode \(around 33 lbs\) and weighs more than rivals such as the Vista; the fold is multi\-step and can be done with the bassinet attached but the result is massive\. The reviewer called it one of the most challenging strollers to build: it arrived in pieces rather than mostly assembled, and video tutorials had to be watched several times\. Bugaboo Donkey 5 Mono Complete: Rated the best splurge double stroller because it narrows to fit standard doorways and widens for two, with a plush ride and durable build, but it is the heaviest and most expensive option with premium\-priced accessories\. Testers found folding needs two hands and several steps, the folded size is barely smaller than open, and the magnet that holds it closed lets go with a light bump\. Bugaboo Donkey 5 Mono Complete Single\-to\-Double Stroller: In single mode it is wider than average and weighs around 33 lbs; it is better as a double than as a single, though it still fits standard doorways in single mode\. Assembly was one of the most challenging; the stroller arrived in pieces and video tutorials were needed, including help with the canopy frame\. ### 1. [Bugaboo Donkey 5 Mono \(2\-in\-1 stroller\)](/products/ucp/albeebaby-com/9532343386343) (sold by albeebaby\.com) The reviewer, after a year of use, says it is a better double than a single because it is wide and heavy in Mono mode \(around 33 lbs\) and weighs more than rivals such as the Vista; the fold is multi\-step and can be done with the bassinet attached but the result is massive\. - Weight: Sources disagree on weight: Bugaboo lists 15\.1 kg / 33\.28 lbs with the seat and 16\.05 kg / 35\.38 lbs with the bassinet; Consumer Reports lists 34 lbs, Which? lists 15\.5 kg, and Stiftung Warentest reports approximately 15\.2 kg with the seat and 16\.3 kg with the bassinet\. (guide) - Width and terrain: The reviewer, after a year of use, says it is a better double than a single because it is wide and heavy in Mono mode \(around 33 lbs\) and weighs more than rivals such as the Vista; the fold is multi\-step and can be done with the bassinet attached but the result is massive\. (review) - Folding: The reviewer, after a year of use, says it is a better double than a single because it is wide and heavy in Mono mode \(around 33 lbs\) and weighs more than rivals such as the Vista; the fold is multi\-step and can be done with the bassinet attached but the result is massive\. (review) - Setup and conversion: The reviewer called it one of the most challenging strollers to build: it arrived in pieces rather than mostly assembled, and video tutorials had to be watched several times\. (blog) ### 2. [Bugaboo Donkey 5 Mono Complete](/products/ucp/albeebaby-com/9532343419111) (sold by albeebaby\.com) Rated the best splurge double stroller because it narrows to fit standard doorways and widens for two, with a plush ride and durable build, but it is the heaviest and most expensive option with premium\-priced accessories\. - Weight: Bugaboo lists the stroller weight as 26\.9 lbs \(12\.3 kg\) in Mono configuration; other sources list the Mono as heavier \(Rebuggy 15\.1 kg, Which? 15\.5 kg\), so the sources disagree on the weight\. (guide) - Width and terrain: Owners say it suits village life and rural walks but is awkward on narrow inner\-city pavements, and being wheelchair\-sized they stick to accessible cafes and lifts\. (review) - Folding: Testers found folding needs two hands and several steps, the folded size is barely smaller than open, and the magnet that holds it closed lets go with a light bump\. (review) - Setup and conversion: Adjusting the handlebar and expanding the stroller means undoing several plastic tabs, and parts must sit in exactly the right position or they will not lock\. (review) ### 3. [Bugaboo Donkey 5 Mono Complete Single\-to\-Double Stroller](/products/ucp/albeebaby-com/9532343320807) (sold by albeebaby\.com) Testers found the Donkey 5 not very easy to use and it performed worse than much of the competition in their tests\. - Weight: In single mode it is wider than average and weighs around 33 lbs; it is better as a double than as a single, though it still fits standard doorways in single mode\. (review) - Width and terrain: In single mode it is wider than average and weighs around 33 lbs; it is better as a double than as a single, though it still fits standard doorways in single mode\. (review) - Folding: - - Setup and conversion: Assembly was one of the most challenging; the stroller arrived in pieces and video tutorials were needed, including help with the canopy frame\. (review) ## Also cited in the text - Bugaboo Donkey 5 Mono Complete, verdict: Rated the best splurge double stroller because it narrows to fit standard doorways and widens for two, with a plush ride and durable build, but it is the heaviest and most expensive option with premium\-priced accessories\. (review) - Bugaboo Donkey 5 Mono Complete Single\-to\-Double Stroller, ease of use: Testers found the Donkey 5 not very easy to use and it performed worse than much of the competition in their tests\. (review) Every value in the table is a fact RoboTrunk checked, linked to the page it came from\. A dash means no checked fact fills that cell\. Prices and stock change, so this page prints neither: each product name links to its RoboTrunk page, which shows them live\. Written 2026-10-13T16:28:40.789Z. 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