Strollers - 3 wheels or 4?

freezorburn

I'm researching strollers and noticed that a few of the models I'm interested in come in both 3-wheel and 4-wheel configurations. Specifically, Baby Jogger City Mini and City Select, Britax B-Agile, and iCandy Apple.

We live in an urban area where it doesn't make sense to own a car. So we do a lot of walking on cobblestone sidewalks that are often uneven. Some paved paths. A lot of off-road walking with the dog. We're not really jogging/running. And need to be able to get on/off transit easily.

If you have experience with any of these strollers -- what are the advantages/disadvantages of having 3 wheels vs. 4? Do you have one configuration and wish you had another?

AliciaS1411

We have a britax B-agile. I love the three wheel configuration. That front wheel swivels but can be locked in place with your foot which is awesome when you're going over a surface that isn't very smooth (grass, sand, cobblestone). Its really easy to maneuver with one hand also! 

Suzanne68

I have a 4 wheel uppa baby Cruz and a city mini, I live in Brooklyn so always walking. I will say the 3 wheel is way easier to use and the city mini is so easy to fold. I would go w/3 wheels. It is still a bit heavy if you take the train.  So I have an umbrella stroller with a strap for that!

emolee84

We just had your basic 4 wheel travel system stroller when DS1 was a baby and I recently broke down and bought a city mini 3 wheel and I wish we would have has the money for the city mini the first time around. It's sooo much easier to push around.

freezorburn

Thanks ladies for sharing your experiences! This is really helping me narrow things down ...