fixed front wheel on jogging stroller?

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I'm going to look at a double jogger this morning--the model has a fixed front wheel (Bob Sport Utility). Is this going to be a major PITA (as opposed to having a swivel front wheel with the option of being fixed in place)? Any thoughts?

BoxerMomma

dont do it. i got the single bob with the fixed wheel to save my IL's a little bit of money when buying us the stroller. i regret it every single time i use the stroller. balls.

JayandJack

I went against the fixed front wheel because I was going to use the stroller for something other than just running. It's not my only stroller but it's the "nice" one. I have to say even with running on the trail I'm glad I have the swivel wheel because that would be a pain IMO to turn.

*I only have the single.

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Do you just want it for jogging? 

We only have one double stroller (BOB) so we use it for more than just jogging.  For family walks on the trails, for going to the park down the street, going to the pool down the street, or when we're at a park/zoo/event that is all/most day, so the kids have a napping place and for when they get tired, because inevitably if one is riding the other wants too.  

ETA:  I guess I never really answered your question, sorry!  What I meant was that in all the other ways we use our double we wouldn't want the fixed wheel version. 

jml5q

I only have a single but i think you'd want the manuverability of the swivel wheel. i never lock my front wheel even when jogging because it makes turning so much easier. and if you plan on using it for walking or just out and about and i think you'd definitely want a swivel front wheel.

smb29

We don't have a swivel wheel and its not that big of a deal, but if you have the option, I'd get it.  Ours is used primarily for jogging or if we are going to something like a festival and the ground will be too much for the umbrella stroller.

amyliisa

smb29:

We don't have a swivel wheel and its not that big of a deal, but if you have the option, I'd get it.  Ours is used primarily for jogging or if we are going to something like a festival and the ground will be too much for the umbrella stroller.

Ditto, except we walk more than jog.  (oh, and ours is just a single, it's a Baby Jogger) I had wanted a swivel front wheel, knowing that we are not really joggers, but since Mr Cheapy McCheapypants found this one in great shape at a garage sale, that's what we got.  I don't mind not having the swivel wheel for walks/jogs, and I even took DS to ACL in it last year and it was fine.  My biggest issue with it is that it's so dang huge (front to back), and it seems to me that the ones w/swivel wheels are more compact front-to-back.  If we decide to get a double, I'm going to insist on the swivel mainly because of the size-issue.

SaraLouiseBride08

I don't use mine for jogging, just for regular strolling, and I can't imagine not having the swivel wheel.

MrsMillerTime

amyliisa:

My biggest issue with it is that it's so dang huge (front to back), and it seems to me that the ones w/swivel wheels are more compact front-to-back.

This would be my concern, too. I know that you can take the front wheel off the BOB, but it is such a PITA that I would rather just have something more compact to begin with.

mlf625

Not if you want to use it for anything but running.  When our front wheels accidentally get locked I can't move that mo'fo.

bobcatsteph

We have a single with a fixed wheel that we got for a good deal on CL. It's a pain..I wish we had a swivel wheel..we actually use our travel system stroller most of the time now because it's way easier to maneuver.

libbyann

Our jogging stroller only gets used for off road walks and jogging, so take this FWIW. We have a fixed front wheel on ours and I love it. I tried jogging with a friends swivel wheel stroller and couldn't run straight to save my life. I can push ours with one hand easily and not worry about swerving into oncoming traffic. So IMO, if you're going to do a lot of running/jogging with it, I'd suggest doing a fixed wheel or a wheel that can be locked into a fixed position.

Honestly, I don't find it that much of a PITA to turn, but I'm used to it also.

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mlf625:

Not if you want to use it for anything but running.  When our front wheels accidentally get locked I can't move that mo'fo.

ditto!  two kiddos + double BOB = heavy!

rssnlvr

Thanks, ladies. I passed on the stroller and actually am getting a pretty sweet deal on a new Baby Jogger Citi double, so I'm glad it all worked out the way it did!

CollieJade

I got one that has a lockable swivel wheel, and I really appreciate the ability to do both.  I find the swivel helps when I'm somewhere that I've got a lot of sharp turns to make, but the locking feature makes things a bit easier when I'm just jogging (or even walking) in a relatively straight line.