City Select - Tips and Tricks

We just got our Baby Jogger City Select over the weekend from Magic Beans in Boston.  A couple things we learned while assembling and road testing that weren't clear from the manual:

Instructions
- Are in the back pocket of the seat

Installation
- Install the upper seat first, then the 2nd seat.
- The 2nd seat brackets are labeled "L" and "R," but these refer to left and right as you face the stroller from the FRONT (vs. your left or right in the "driving" position)

Sunshades
- The sunshades are easier to install if the mesh canopy is completely removed.
- Start by setting the side brackets in the position they would be if the sun shade was totally unfolded makes them easier to install.
- Snap the short side on first and then use the little handle on the longer side to secure them in place.
- In addition to the upper and lower position for the sun canopy frame, you can adjust it a bit further by playing with where you attach the velcro to the stroller frame.  (particularly if you don't like having the canopy on the upper seat rub against your hands while you hold the handlebar)

Handling

- Handling is better and steering is easier with the larger/heavier child in the upper seat.
- To hop a curb or a couple stairs (1-2) you need to step one foot on the back axel while pushing down on the handlebar.

Accessories

- The rain covers fit perfectly in the mesh pockets on the back of each seat.
- JJ Cole Urban Bundle Me fits perfectly on the seats (undo the velcro on the sunshade and you can even snap the elastic band around the back of the seat).
- If you need extra storage or a place for your wallet, the Skip Hop Duo Deluxe diaper bag or Skip Hop Saddle Bag fit just perfectly on the back frame bar (b/w the seat and the storage bag).

Stay tuned!   There are more details on the City Select to come it the next post - a comparison of the City Select vs. our Phil & Ted's Sport.