Choosing the Best Jogging Stroller
Choosing the best jogging stroller for you and your baby can be a daunting task given the choice of brands and models available.
The choice that you make ultimately depends on your priorities as unfortunately there isn't a one size fits all, perfect jogging stroller out there for every body! If you happen to be a running enthusiast then consider a lightweight option which is stable at speed, since there is nothing worse than a wildly oscillating front wheel during a run.
If this is a priority then consider a stroller with a lockable front wheel such as the schwinn turismo swivel which also benefits from a remote locking function for extra control.
If you have two children to transport then perhaps consider the BOB Revolution SE Duallie double stroller; this three-wheeled stroller is still lightweight and stable enough to run with yet will transport your children in comfort.
Alternatively, the baby jogger city elite double is a four wheeled stroller that may lack some of the go-anywhere ability of the BOB Duallie, however, the additional stability provided by the extra wheel may sway your decision if that is important to you.
One final option for all you runners out there to consider is the rear axle and how it affects your stride length.
Obviously, if you feel the need to stride out then the ability to do this may be hampered somewhat by the rear axle that connects the back wheels together.
Luckily there is a solution to this problem and it comes in the form of the joovy zoom 360 which is an incredibly popular stroller that benefits from a lack of rear axle allowing you to give it 100% should you feel the need! If, however, you are not the fitness type, then a jogging stroller is still an ideal choice as they are very rugged and can be extremely maneuverable for their size thanks to the swivel front wheel.
The ride quality from the pneumatic tires is superb; your passengers will really appreciate it! If, however, punctures are potentially an issue then perhaps consider the baby jogger city elite which benefits from foam filled tires that will never go flat! Safety is always going to be an issue, and while all strollers featured here are most definitely built with passenger safety in mind, certain models do go that extra mile in this respect such as the baby jogger summit XC which offers a hand operated brake system that allows you extra control when descending steeper hills.
All joggers mentioned here do come with a parking brake as you would expect! If you are a gadget freak, then you will love both the InStep Grand Safari and the Jeep Overland which come ready made with MP3 speaker systems to keep you and your baby entertained; all you need to do is plug in your MP3 player and away you go.
General functionality of the strollers is very good; most of them come with large under-frame storage compartments for groceries, toys or diapers etc.
Some strollers come with additional storage pockets/compartments for you to keep your valuables in.
Most of the strollers come with a one-click folding mechanism that makes them a cinch to fold for storage and travel, note that some fold more flatly than others though, so if space is an issue then consider this carefully.
The choice that you make ultimately depends on your priorities as unfortunately there isn't a one size fits all, perfect jogging stroller out there for every body! If you happen to be a running enthusiast then consider a lightweight option which is stable at speed, since there is nothing worse than a wildly oscillating front wheel during a run.
If this is a priority then consider a stroller with a lockable front wheel such as the schwinn turismo swivel which also benefits from a remote locking function for extra control.
If you have two children to transport then perhaps consider the BOB Revolution SE Duallie double stroller; this three-wheeled stroller is still lightweight and stable enough to run with yet will transport your children in comfort.
Alternatively, the baby jogger city elite double is a four wheeled stroller that may lack some of the go-anywhere ability of the BOB Duallie, however, the additional stability provided by the extra wheel may sway your decision if that is important to you.
One final option for all you runners out there to consider is the rear axle and how it affects your stride length.
Obviously, if you feel the need to stride out then the ability to do this may be hampered somewhat by the rear axle that connects the back wheels together.
Luckily there is a solution to this problem and it comes in the form of the joovy zoom 360 which is an incredibly popular stroller that benefits from a lack of rear axle allowing you to give it 100% should you feel the need! If, however, you are not the fitness type, then a jogging stroller is still an ideal choice as they are very rugged and can be extremely maneuverable for their size thanks to the swivel front wheel.
The ride quality from the pneumatic tires is superb; your passengers will really appreciate it! If, however, punctures are potentially an issue then perhaps consider the baby jogger city elite which benefits from foam filled tires that will never go flat! Safety is always going to be an issue, and while all strollers featured here are most definitely built with passenger safety in mind, certain models do go that extra mile in this respect such as the baby jogger summit XC which offers a hand operated brake system that allows you extra control when descending steeper hills.
All joggers mentioned here do come with a parking brake as you would expect! If you are a gadget freak, then you will love both the InStep Grand Safari and the Jeep Overland which come ready made with MP3 speaker systems to keep you and your baby entertained; all you need to do is plug in your MP3 player and away you go.
General functionality of the strollers is very good; most of them come with large under-frame storage compartments for groceries, toys or diapers etc.
Some strollers come with additional storage pockets/compartments for you to keep your valuables in.
Most of the strollers come with a one-click folding mechanism that makes them a cinch to fold for storage and travel, note that some fold more flatly than others though, so if space is an issue then consider this carefully.
