I was looking for a buggy which was lightweight, easy to transport and yet be reasonably comfortable. I saw the Radbuggy available on eBay, and was unsure if it would suit my needs. I have read mixed reviews elsewhere, but decided to go ahead and get one.These are my thoughts and experiences of this buggy so far.

The buggy comes packed up in a very small box. This easily fits into the boot of my saloon car with plenty of room to spare. One of the reasons for this is that the buggy has a split rear axle which breaks down into two halves for easy transportation. The tubing is quite lightweight compared with other buggies. The bolts for the rear wheels are only 12mm diameter, and I have read elsewhere of this causing problems. However, I would guess that this depends on the weight of the pilot, and the type of use that the buggy is put through, and was not an issue for me.

The buggy is supplied with standard barrow tyres, which I note are tubeless. Due to the design, upgrade to alternative tyres is not possible. Adjustable foot straps are enclosed for optional attachment. The seat has a small pocket in the rear which can be used for carrying keys, mobile phone or a small spanner.

Assembly took a bit longer than the five minutes claimed, but would be faster second time around, and would also depend on how much dismantling was done in between use.

During use, I found that the buggy was quite comfortable, and gave a good level of back support. The side rails were also reasonably high, so that I felt seated in the buggy, rather than on it. There is some foam padding supplied on the side rails, although I will probably add more padding later for added comfort.

I was very pleased with the buggy after my first time out with it, and I feel that I have made the right choice. However, as with most buggies, there is a compromise, and it is a case of what is priority. My most important consideration was something light enough to transport easily, and something which would fit into the boot of my car. I also wanted a buggy which had a comfortable seating position. However, it will only be getting light recreational use. The design is not suitable for freestyle buggying due to the lightweight components, and the factors which attracted me to it, such as the split rear axle would probably put a lot of people off. I have also read elsewhere that this buggy is less suitable for heavier pilots. (Max recommended weight 110kg; possibly less in reality). If space and ease of transportation are an important issue, and the buggy is going to get relatively light use, then this model may be worth considering.

Review submitted by Helen MacDonald.