Hi folks,
just checking in with this topic. We have a little one home, only couple of weeks old but I wanted to reach out to the crowd to learn about your guys experience with a jogger.
I’m a US resident, so products available within the US would be great.
So far, I found this
https://www.thule.com/en-us/bike-trailers/multisport-trailers
Is this the way to go? Any other recommendations?
Thanks!
We got a Chariot when I had my first kid (now have two) - we got the jogging and bike attachments. Chariot has since been acquired by Thule, but they have the same basic stuff. Pricey, but good quality.
We went on Craiglist and found a barely used B.O.B. for less than half of what you find in stores. I use it all the time and it’s great; started using when the boy was about 9mos old…he’s just over 2 and still use it.
One note: If you’re tall, make sure the stroller is tall enough. I’m 6’4" and wish the BOB was a bit taller…and it’s one of the more adjustable one…some of them I tried, I’d basically have to run hunched over.
Finally, I’ve never used the Thule you linked, but if it’s like most things: things that are “multipurpose” are never as good as dedicated things. If you don’t plan on using it to bike as well as run, why not a Thule jogger.? I tried one and liked it…but they are $$$$$$; esp. if you can find a nearly new BOB on craigslist ;).
i picked up a used one of these on the forum. haven’t been able to use it due to weather, but should be out with it soon. looks much better than push strollers (no matter how good they are)
https://kidrunners.com/
We went on Craiglist and found a barely used B.O.B. for less than half of what you find in stores. I use it all the time and it’s great; started using when the boy was about 9mos old…he’s just over 2 and still use it.
One note: If you’re tall, make sure the stroller is tall enough. I’m 6’4" and wish the BOB was a bit taller…and it’s one of the more adjustable one…some of them I tried, I’d basically have to run hunched over.
x2 on buying a BOB Revolution. Ours is likely pushing >100 miles over the last 4 years between my wife and I and it’s still going strong. Later models have an adjustable handlebar if you’re tall called the BOB Flex. I’d avoid the BOB Ironman due to the front wheel being permanently locked which really limits it to running only.
Depending on where you live, you’ll may be able to resell it when you’re done for roughly what you’ve paid for it if you buy it used.
Purchased the Thule Urban Glide per a recommendation on this forum. It is the only stroller we have. We run with it and use it for day to day life and love it. Only issue we had was when I backed over it with my car and even then it held up well!
My advice is to decide if you want a dedicated jogger or not…as others have suggested. I went with the former choice and found the Baby Jogger Performance model to be a fantastic stroller. It’s light, has large wheels, and the front wheel is fixed (this is key). Unfortunately, it’s been discontinued for many years…but my point is that you need to decide if you want a BOB (or BOB type stroller) or true running stroller (Phil and Teds Sub4). Many find that a Bob is fine/great/sufficient for their needs - but I’d argue that maybe they’ve not tried a true, fixed front wheel dedicated jogger. I’ve tried both and am obviously partial to the latter. Just my .02.
Hi folks,
just checking in with this topic. We have a little one home, only couple of weeks old but I wanted to reach out to the crowd to learn about your guys experience with a jogger.
I’m a US resident, so products available within the US would be great.
So far, I found this
https://www.thule.com/.../multisport-trailers
Is this the way to go? Any other recommendations?
Thanks!
Will NEVER run with a push stroller again…
This is a game changer here…https://kidrunners.com
We got this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019EZD7T2/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Works great even on trails, as long as they aren’t super technical of course. But packed dirt, limerock, etc are fine. And plenty of adjustability for your hands to have it exactly where you want. Our little guy is 18mo. I think the first run, he was about 9mo or so.
We have a BOB Revolution Flex. The whole family loves it. We use it for running and as an everyday stroller. The front wheel can be locked or unlocked. My 1.5 year old will now climb in it because she wants to go for a ride.
x3…Bob was also great for non-running, general use outdoors (parks, arboretum, zoo etc) .
You are correct (that I’ve never tried a true front lock). You can lock the BOB front wheel. Can you elaborate on the benefits of a lock-only option front wheel versus the BOB, which allows for a locked or turning front-wheel position?
I am still wondering how people enjoy running with a push stroller? Form goes to shit!
I’m in the BOB group. We got the revolution and that’s the only stroller we have owned. I started jogging with him when he was around 10 weeks old and we still use it now that he is 4 1/2 (the hills are too big for him to ride his pedal bike). He likes to get out and run with me sometimes, and we can have a nice chat while we are running (like ‘Daddy, aren’t you supposed to be running?’ or ‘Why did you slow down?’). When we travel and I can run on a flat path, he’ll ride his pedal bike. Unfortunately this isn’t always an option.
awesome,
Thanks for the feedback!
Pulling the kid is not an option, I need to have the kido in front of me, otherwise I would worry to much.
I’m from Europe and we have lots of cycling paths where I would opt for the multi function. Honestly, I probably wouldn’t do this here in the US. I’m meanwhile to scared myself to go on open roads without my mates or at dedicated cycling routes.
So than, BOB most likely it is. now, my question is Allterrain vs. Revolution. I do like the folding function on the Allterrain. Handbrake might be a little overkill imho
BOB ðŸ‘
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BOB. Didn’t test any others but it works like a charm!
What degrades with you form? My form is very similar except only one arm swinging. And without the stroller I would be running less in warmer weather because I’m at home with my daughter all summer. Oh and is fun running with her because she loves it too!
Another vote for Superjogger here. I have a pretty old-school one picked up for £25 from eBay. Absolutely rock solid from 16 minute 5ks (below) to 20 mile group runs off-road.
Another vote for Superjogger here. I have a pretty old-school one picked up for £25 from eBay. Absolutely rock solid from 16 minute 5ks (below) to 20 mile group runs off-road.
That’s impressive! I managed a sub 39 10k when my son was around 45 pounds on a pretty hilly course. The downhills are crazy fast - I had a good chunk of time well under 5:00 pace on the downhill sections trying to simply hang on to our Chariot! The trick (a bit like bike racing) is to try carrying as much speed into the uphill sections as possible.