BOB Ironman Sport Utility Jogging Stroller Review
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After researching jogging strollers, reading hundreds of reviews and several books and consumer guides, I took the leap of faith to spend 0+ on this jogging stroller. And I must say, it was money well spent. This truly is the ultimate jogging stroller, with great space and secure harness for the baby while also delivering on the suspension side. Possibly my favorite user-friendly feature is how well the brakes work...when I first started working out after having the baby, running was too hard so I bought rollerblades (brave, I know). Those brakes saved my bacon more than once, I loved them. Furthermore, once I completely ate it (crashed) but thankfully I had the wrist strap attached. I was banged up, but of course the only thing I could think of is crazy woman, is your baby okay--and she was. The jogger stopped because of the wrist tether attachment, flipped back, and my little darling was comfortable as could be looking up at the sky and clouds. Thanks to a great stroller, only one of us got banged up! Additionally, it's clear to me that this stroller is so well built that it will last many, many years, and handle many, many trails. The other jogging strollers' main drawbacks were a multitude of complaints that they were shoddily built, which is clearly not the case here.
There is one area this jogging stroller could ABSOLUTELY improve, considering we've been able to put a man on the moon. My #1 complaint is how BIG it is, and it does NOT fold down...the BOB research team needs to step it up and figure out a way to fold this stroller up compactly to fit into smaller spaces. We live in a condo, and wow this thing takes up a lot of room. I can't live without it, but what a pain to store. If they could solve this problem, not only could it fit into an actual car (we have a Ford Excursion, so that's cheating--no way this would fit into a car trunk) but it could also fit into a closet for storage. That improvement would truly make this the ultimate jogging stroller.
BOB Ironman Sport Utility Jogging Stroller Feature
- Lightest of the BOB sport utility strollers at 20.4 pounds
- Slick tires for added running speed and efficiency
- Two-position coil spring/elastomer shock absorbers for small or big kids
- 3 inches of plush suspension for on road comfort and performance
- Offers comfort for the child, performance and speed for the parent
BOB Ironman Sport Utility Jogging Stroller Overview
The patented suspension system for the Ironman Sport Utility Jogging Stroller features two-position shock absorbers that allow you to adjust the suspension to your child''s weight. This suspension offers your child a softer ride whether jogging or strolling on or off-road. The unique design is extremely compact and can be folded with the wheels on or off for fast and easy transport or storage.
BOB Ironman Sport Utility Jogging Stroller Specifications
The Ironman stroller is designed specifically for Moms whose passion, other than her new baby, is running marathons or competing in triathlons. This high-tech sport-utility stroller keeps kids weighing up to 70 pounds comfortable for miles and miles of road. The tripod-shaped frame has sturdy suspension that absorbs 3 inches of wheel movement to improve the maneuverability, distribute children’s weight evenly, and reduce the amount of bouncing and vibration--even when used on a potholed or unpaved dirt road. The rugged 16-inch-diameter polymer tires are also safe for off-road use and have a lower rolling resistance to minimize the chance of the Ironman taking off downhill on its own. Unlike most strollers, the Ironman also has a front wheel with adjustable tracking for precision performance. For a sport-utility stroller of this size, the Ironman is amazingly lightweight, coming in at just over 20 pounds, which is owed in part to the light yet durable stainless-steel spokes and aluminum rims. The stroller also measures a narrow 15 inches wide so it cruises just as easily through store aisles as it does on the road. Compact folding is done easily with the Ironman by folding the frame in half two times and then folding the wheels in on either side. Kids are safely strapped into the Ironman’s partially reclining seat with a padded five-point harness and are shaded by a built-in canopy. For additional safety, there is a hand brake and wrist strap on the stroller’s push bar. This stroller for hard-core exercise enthusiasts is a brilliant yellow that is highly visible to passing cars. It is recommended for babies from 6 to 8 weeks old and up and should not be used off-road until babies are at least 6 to 8 months old. --Cristina Vaamonde
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*** Product Information and Prices Stored: Apr 08, 2010 15:33:05
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