iCandy Lime vs Silver Cross Reef
Both are full-size pushchairs, and the Lime is the lighter of the two by 3kg. The Lime is no longer made, so you would be buying it used.
The verdict
Choose the Lime if you want
- A carrycot in the box
- A lighter pushchair (10.2kg against 13.2kg)
- More room for shopping (a 10kg basket against 5kg)
- A seat that lasts longer (up to 25kg)
Best for: City parents who want a lighter iCandy
Full Lime specsChoose the Reef if you want
- A smaller fold (132 litres against 138)
- To spend less (£695 new against £755)
Best for: Parents who mix pavements with parks and trails
Full Reef specsIn short: the Lime for a carrycot in the box and a lighter pushchair (10.2kg against 13.2kg); the Reef for a smaller fold (132 litres against 138) and to spend less (£695 new against £755).
Head to head
Within 3% counts as even.
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- 10.2kgWeightLighter: Lime13.2kg
- 138 litresFolded volumeSmaller fold: Reef132 litres
- Not publishedWidth61cm
- 10kgBasketBigger basket: Lime5kg
- 25kgMax child weightLasts longer: Lime22kg
- 4Recline positionsNot published
- £755Price newCheaper new: Reef£695
What one has that the other doesn't
| Feature | Lime | Reef |
|---|---|---|
| Carrycot included | Yes | No |
| Carrycot for overnight sleep | Not published | Yes |
| Lies flat | Not published | Yes |
The folds, to scale
Both folds drawn to the same scale, each against a 55 x 40 x 20cm cabin bag (the dashed box). The Lime folds to about 138 litres and the Reef to about 132 litres.
What we pay for one
What we pay for a complete one in good condition, with free collection.
Full specs side by side
| Spec | Lime | Reef |
|---|---|---|
| Size and weight | ||
| Weight (different) | 10.2kg (chassis and seat) | 13.2kg (chassis and seat) |
| Open size | Not published | 85 x 61 x 112cm |
| Folded size (different) | 74 x 62 x 30cm | 71 x 61 x 31cm |
| Folded volume (different) | 138 litres | 132 litres |
| Cabin-bag size | No | No |
| Fold | ||
| One-hand fold | Yes | Yes |
| Folds in one piece | Yes | Yes |
| Folds with seat on | Not published | Not published |
| Stands when folded | Yes | Yes |
| Seat and carrycot | ||
| Suitable from | Birth | Birth |
| Max child weight (different) | 25kg | 22kg |
| Carrycot (different) | Included | Sold separately |
| Overnight sleep | Not published | Yes |
| Parent-facing seat | Yes | Yes |
| Recline positions | 4 | Not published |
| Lies flat | Not published | Yes |
| Wheels and ride | ||
| Tyres (different) | Puncture-proof, maintenance-free tyres | Puncture-proof multi-terrain, 7.2in front and 10.2in rear |
| Suspension | All-wheel | All-wheel |
| Best on (different) | City | All-terrain |
| Handlebar (different) | Adjustable, 98 to 109cm | Adjustable |
| Extras | ||
| Basket (different) | 10kg, 44 litres | 5kg |
| Car seat fits (different) | Adaptors needed for Maxi-Cosi-style seats | Universal adaptors included; fits Glide Plus 360, Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 and Cybex Cloud models |
| Converts to a double | No | No |
| Launched (different) | 2019 | 2024 |
| Price new (RRP) (different) | £755, Lime Lifestyle: chassis, seat and carrycot fabrics | £695, Reef 2 pushchair: chassis, seat, bumper bar, raincover and universal car seat adaptors; carrycot about £250 extra |
| Still made (different) | No | Yes |
Specs checked 22 September 2026 against the maker's UK figures and large UK retailers. Where a figure isn't published we say so rather than guess.
Questions
Which is lighter, the iCandy Lime or the Silver Cross Reef?
The Lime is lighter, at 10.2kg against 13.2kg for the Reef.
Which folds smaller?
The Reef folds smaller: about 132 litres against 138 for the Lime.
Which is better for a newborn?
The Lime comes with a carrycot, and the Reef takes a carrycot sold separately approved for overnight sleep.
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