Best BOB Stroller

Oishii
Oishii Posts: 2,675 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I want to get a BOB stroller because I want to be able to go jogging with my 7 year old and take my toddler along too.

All of the BOB strollers now say you can jog with them, so I'm wondering how to choose between them.

Any hints, experience or advice?

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  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    From what I have read, the "best" one is the Ironman. It is a pure running stroller. The front wheel is fixed which is required for a running stroller, but it not useful in an everyday stroller at all.
    Due to the cost factor, I wasn't about to buy two strollers so I went for the Revolution SE.
    It has the front wheel you can set to fixed or swivel. It doesn't have as much storage room as an everyday stroller but that is understandable considering it is meant as a running stroller. It is a little bit bigger and isn't as easy to collapse as some other strollers (I still find it pretty easy, but it is two step).
    From what I remember there are shocks which make it better suited for longer runs for you baby.
    I can't remember the other features that helped me decide on this one. I read a bunch of reviews online too.
    I use it all the time as a regular stroller and love it. I've even travelled on an airplane with it.
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    edited July 2015
    Just did a quick search for some of the info I looked at. This chart helped me but the Flex is the upgraded SE. I don't think it was available at the time I was looking.
    The difference between the two is the adjustable handle.

    http://www.babygearlab.com/Jogging-Stroller-Reviews?n=0&sort_field=#compare

    ALso
    http://www.nycrunningmama.com/2013/08/08/bob-ironman-bob-revolution-se-strollers-review-stroller-qa/
    http://fitnessista.com/2012/09/review-of-the-bob-revolution-se/
  • Oishii
    Oishii Posts: 2,675 Member
    Thank you!
  • JenileeFinley
    JenileeFinley Posts: 15 Member
    I love the bob revolution. I have both the double and single. I bought the double used off of craigslist. Highly recommend. It pushes itself when running or walking. Worth the high price!
  • RunnerElizabeth
    RunnerElizabeth Posts: 1,091 Member
    I have the Bob Ironman. Love it! It's a bit lighter than the revolution so I can easily take it up and down the stairs into my condo. My kid is 5, but hates taking the subway on Redsox game days, so I run commute with her 9 miles roundtrip 3 or 4 days a week, and it's still easy to push, even up hill with her in it.

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