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Anyone have the BOB Revolution Duallie jogger?
Hi! I spend most of my time on the 2nd tri board now since we are expecting baby #2.
I wanted to know if any of you have the BOB Revolution Duallie jogger? We have the single and are thinking of selling our single and getting a double. My questions are: Does it fit in the trunk of the car? I have a toyota Camry with a decent sized trunk. And will it fit through doorways of stores at all? I am not thinking of taking it to the mall, but possibly in the city, etc.
TIA!
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Re: Anyone have the BOB Revolution Duallie jogger?
It *just* fits in the trunk of my Subaru Outback... in smaller cars, I've had to remove the front wheel (which is a PITA, to be honest)... I would def. test it out, if you can.
And it technically fits through all doorways that are handicapped accessible- you just have to line it up, since there's not much room on either side. It's not good in little aisles or smaller stores.
That being said, I LOVE my Duallie... by far the easiest of my strollers to steer, the smoothest ride, and the most versatile. I've just resigned myself to the fact that it's a big ol' thing!
I would only get a bob if you are a big runner, then I would also consider the chariot, which can be used for running and other sports, has integrated sun/rain/wind sheilds, and a lower center of gravity and has a real running attachement or strolling attachments.
If you are not a big runner, just a loping, shorter mile jogger or avid walker I would read the following. I wrote this for my friends a few weeks ago, so some of the links may be a bit out of date.
Strollers:
My recs for you to look at are as follows
All of these recs have the following: Full Recline, less than 29.5
inches for easy door clearance, decent baskets, easy to push,
adjustable handles, and larger locking swivel wheels.
1. Baby Jogger City Classic or Elite, Classic is lighter, Elite has a
few more features. Both can be had for between $400 and $450, since
the 2008 models are on Clearance now. This is also the stroller with
the tallest seat back (for taller kids) and probably the easiest and best fold.
2. Bumbleride indie twin - This looks fluffy, but it isn't, it is a
tough stroller. It is more than the baby jogger at around $590 and
probably not worth the difference, since the baby jogger is on
clearance and the bumble is not.
3. Mountain Buggy Urban - If I could only have one double, this is
the one I would want. It is the narrowest at 29", it is super sturdy
(my single has over 2000 miles on it.). It's one down fall is that is
doesn't fold in 1/2 again, like the Bumble and the Baby Jogger. I
have never had a problem with that in my little wagon with my single,
so it might not be a problem in your car. It is pricey, the cheapest
one I have seen lately is $599,and at the moment, $699 seems to being
the cheapest.
4. Another I have seen great deals on lately a few times is the Easy
Walker Duo Walker. It is the lightest of the lot, Jackie has one in a
sort of neon yellow, if you have seen it at the park. I have seen it
in the high $300's at various points, though it is now $599 most
places. It is very similar to the mountain buggy, but does fold in
half again.
For the moment, with the way the pricing is, I think of the side by
side walking strollers, The baby jogger city classic is the best deal.
Albee baby, which I have ordered 2 strollers from before has it for
$399 https://www.albeebaby.com/baby-jogger-swivel-city-classic-double-2008-cherry-red-silver.html
Honestly, I don't think the phil and ted would be a good choice for
you. It is not a great walking stroller, especially with heavier
kids, and I think your tall DD would be awkward in the initial double
position, which even with my tiny dd lT seems a little top heavy. It
might be ok in the older toddler in the front and the baby in the
back, but again, not so easy to push compared to a side by side. It
would be nice for doctors offices, but I think you might be better to
get two strollers rather than just the phil and ted.
There are sit and stands that I think merit a look, but only if you
are willing to go to the two double stroller level. i would not get
one to push around the hood. You could get the Baby Jogger or one of
the others, along with a sit and stand and still come out pretty well,
with a lot of flexibility.
The sit and stands:
Baby trend: https://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=8342692
- $89 with $0.97 shipping! This is super cheap, but works great for
in and out car trips, the doctors, running in stores that don't have
carts. You would have to try it to be sure, but I think it is
compatable with a lot of infant seat, even if not "technically" so.
The Joovy Sit and stand. Takes the baby trend to the next level of
quality, so it isn't quite so plastic crappy, but you pay, $140.
https://www.joovy.com/online_store/index.php. They also make an ultra
light (Between $220 and $270), but being used to coping with a 23
pound toddler and 50 pounds of pregnancy weight, I am in shape enough
not to notice the small difference in weight (5 pounds).