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119 of 120 found the following review helpful:
 Found THE stroller! FINALLY! Jun 28, 2009
By God and Family First
I have an infant and two older children, ages 8 and 3. We live in a small town with bumpy brick sidewalks. We are near the beach with a bumpy wooden boardwalk. I spend alot of time trekking across grassy, athletic fields, walking on local erands and schlepping books to and from the library.
I decided that I would skip the "lightweight" stroller I'd used in the past because they just didn't perform well or hold up well for our lifestyle. This is my first "jogger" 3 wheel style. After 6 months, I do not regret my decision.
What I love about this stroller:
- fits our infant carseat perfectly and securely.
- steers effortlessly with one hand.
- swivels on a dime.
- rides smooth as silk over the bumpiest terrain, even the huge grassy athletic field, with little effort, my 8yr old can even push it easily.
- comfortable fit and ride for my 3yr old.
- cost - Sears 119.00 on sale with a coupon.
- large basket holds plenty of books, groceries, etc.
- looks sporty, gender neutral, for baby, as well as my husband.
- tall enough for me 5'10" and my husband 6'3".
- 3 deep cups for water, keys, etc. and for baby. (we have removed the steering wheel).
What I've learned to live with...
- heavy weight. I was used to a lightweight stroller. In comparison, this weighs a ton. The weight is not a problem for steering, just for loading into my vehicle.
- bulk. We have a Suburban so space is not an issue, but this would have consumed the trunk of my old Jetta.
- changing a tire. my husband had to do this when I got a flat.
- no hand brake. this stroller can "get away from you" and the foot brakes are a must to use on inclines.
38 of 39 found the following review helpful:
GREAT stroller for the price Sep 17, 2009
By K. Hock
This is truly a GREAT stroller for the price. Here's what I like...
1. The storage is the best part. There's ample storage under/behind the seat and a second compartment under the child's feet. The Bob has nowhere near the same amount of storage.
2. The air inflatable tires are great, we walked on a dirt path soon after purchase, while my son was sleeping, and it was easy to push and smooth to ride in-didn't even wake the baby!
3. I also really like all the cup holders. The more expensive brands don't have the cup holders or snack trays like this one does.
4. Despite it's size it is extremely easy to maneuver. It pushes very easily on all surfaces.
I would have given the stroller 5 stars except for a few minor issues...
1. I had to return the first one I purchased because the one hand fold system didn't work. The second one worked just fine.
2. It is very big to fold, but if you have a van or SUV it shouldn't be too much of a problem. Not the best choice for a small car. I think most strollers like this are big to fold, so it probably isn't any bigger than other brands.
3. As other reviewers said, the straps don't shorten very much when in the bottom slot. This can be worked around if you shorten the straps all the way, and then push the buckle through the shoulder hole so that the buckle (plastic square shaped 'buckle' that shortens the strap) is in the back of the seat. A little annoying, but it works.
4. The seat can't be machine washed. The tag on the back of the seat specifically says do not machine wash. It can however, be spot washed with water and a cloth. I also don't see how it can be removed since it looks like it's attached to the sun shade. A fairly big complaint for me, but I would still buy again.
5. The snack try could be a little closer to the seat, but I think it's designed like that to accommodate an infant car seat.
I've had 5 strollers over the past 6 years and besides the snap 'n go this is my favorite. Even over a Maclaren (which I've owned 2 of). If your looking for a good long distance walking stroller with great storage, or for long outings like the zoo/Disneyland, that doesn't cost you an arm and a leg-this is the one to get. If you need something for a smaller car or for just around Starbucks get a Maclaren. But don't try taking a Maclaren to Disneyland, we learned that the hard way!
To be honest, after comparing to the Bob, even if I could afford to get it, I think I'd still buy this one just for the storage!
36 of 41 found the following review helpful:
 Good but too havy and takes a lot of space Sep 13, 2009
By Ecaterina Malahina
"ekaterinabee"
Yes it's a cool straller, but it is NOT a jogger as it is said on the target website!I bought it on Amazon and it was specifically stated in the description and assembling instructions that it is not a jogger. It is roomy and I like music on the go and it is going almost everywhere,I even was able to push it on sand in the water park.
However I totally hate to put it in and out of the trunk. It is SOOO HEAVY and huge, even I work out..I have a spacy trunk in my Acura TL and even with this space it's difficult to put it in, I have to turn the front wheel and I even scratched my bumper once dragging this monster out :-( Also I can't buckle my 4 months old daughter in it. The safety straps are too loose in their shortest adjustment.I have to put her in the carseat always and it's too big and bulky. However I get a lot of compliments about such a cool cart.I don't like to go around in the stores with it, it's longer than other strallers and I always bump into things, so embarrasiing.I am looking to buy a light weight straller or Graco Quattro Tour Deluxe Stroller , where I can strall my baby without car seat and go with a more compact straller.
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
LOVE this stroller:) Feb 21, 2010
By J. Jones
#1 reason I chose this stroller: Durability. A friend of mine bought this stroller second-hand. She has been using it regularly for at least 2 and 1/2 years, and leaves it outside through all kinds of weather conditions. It is in AMAZING shape. No rust. No stains (when cleaned). The little steering wheel still makes noise. Unbelievable.
#2: It steers easily- which is a big deal for me, as I am 5'0" and 105 lbs.
#3: It looks fantastic and has an Ipod hookup! What?!
So I now own this stroller. I love this stroller. My daughter loves this stroller. My boyfriend/baby's daddy loves this stroller. Strangers compliment us on this stroller.
The storage spaces are ridiculously roomy and it has two extra pouches on the side! The front wheel can be easily locked if you don't want the swivel, and easily unlocked if you do. If your child drops their toy/snack/whatever and it falls off of the seat, it lands in a big ol' net!!!
I've never written a review on a product... that is how impressed I am. We spent the same amount on our first stroller, and during it's second use two of the screws bent and we could never fold it properly again- and every time we hit a bump it folded on our daughter. NOT okay.
GO JEEP!
12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
Mostly Good Mostly Dec 15, 2009
By N. Harvey
"Big Daddy"
Upside
*Great for kid to sit in able to see over tray
*Huge storage basket and easy access even with Kid in the seat
*Wide stance very stable
*Taller than a BOB
*Tray toys steering wheel and horn (kids love it)
*Easy to set up
*Easy to fold down and store
*Does OK on trails
*Tray easy to remove for storage
*Great price (B.O.B. is more expensive but we sold ours to buy this and this was the better deal)
Downside
*Bulky, folds smaller than a BOB but not lighter
*Not tall enough I'm 6'4" but taller than a BOB
*Wide stance almost too wide in some settings (single track trails, small sidewalks, small aisles in stores)
*No shocks but if you don't jog or take on major off road excursions won't be a problem for you
*Kind of plasticy doesn't seem to be as well built as a b.o.b (doesn't cost as much either)
Overall score
I would give 3.5 stars as my wife a daughter love this stroller and as I said earlier we sold our BOB to buy this and am glad that we did, our daughter loves this troller and I would recommend this stroller to anyone who wants a sturdy jogger but isn't going to need it for hardcore running. Not as tall as I would like but again I'm taller than most people (maybe I'll devlop an attachment.
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