2nd best is the Thule Urban Glide. I like it more than the BOB for several reasons: much easier fold, lighter weight = better maneuverability, better suspension, deeper recline, and better reclining mechanism, and zippered storage basket. It also has an adjustable handlebar, which the BOB Revolution doesn’t, but the BOB Flex does. Overall, Thule is a better stroller than Beast of Burden.
If you find a killer deal for a BOB, grab it. Otherwise, if money isn’t a factor, go with either the Terrain or the Urban Glide. If you don’t have the Terrain to test in your market, don’t get it, because there’s a chance you won’t like all the weight behind it.
I went ahead and got the Urban Glide since I could cash in some airline miles and get it on the cheap from REI (added benefit is the member cash back). I think in total it cost me about $160.
Pros: Very smooth rolling. The thing just holds speed on the pavement once you get it up to speed.
Large awning for those sunny days
Light weight
Adjustable bar height.
Sleek looks (that matters, you know. The BOB looks like a tank in comparison).
Cons: When the seat back is at the highest position, the child’s head can hit the awning swing arms. This happened to us once while walking around the neighborhood on some uneven sidewalks. Needless to say, he was irate.
To that note - poor head support and the harness is a bit narrow. It’s not unsafe, but may not be as comfortable or secure as the BOB seat/harness combo.
Overall, I’m quite pleased with it. Construction seems solid. And while I found it to be a little bouncier than the BOB, the kid doesn’t seem to mind at all. Pushing on a crushed gravel trail cost me about 15 sec/mile on our first outing. Smooth pavement is less than 5.