Schwinn Free Runner or InStep Runaround?

starlettedir · May 2011

Do you have either of these?

Consumer Reports ranked both of them MUCH higher than the BOB. Trying to see how much others like theirs.

kreeper611 · May 2011

Charlotte likes the Baby Jogger ones. I have the City Mini - not for jogging, but I love it for every day use. If we were to get a real jogger, I'd get a Baby Jogger.

step2mom2010 · May 2011

I dont have either of those, but have had two different joggers. I hated both of them! The reason - the front wheel doesn't turn, it is in a stationed position. Make sure that the front wheel has the option to be stationary or free moving. It didnt seem like a big deal when I was testing driving them in the store, but once I got it out on the road, it really sucked. I had to push down on the handle bar to get it to make the turn around the corner. They do ride smooth and Kolby likes it alot, but the front wheel is a very big issue for me.

TexasSmith · May 2011

step2mom2010:
I dont either of those, but have had two different joggers. I hated both of them! The reason - the front wheel doesn't turn, it is in a stationed position. Make sure that the front wheel has the option to be stationary or free moving. It didnt seem like a big deal when I was testing driving them in the store, but once I got it out on the road, it really sucked. I had to push down on the handle bar to get it to make the turn around the corner. They do ride smooth and Kolby likes it alot, but the front wheel is a very big issue for me.

Ditto. We have a Jeep jogging stroller with a stationary front wheel and I hate it. It also has issues with the brake, which is super annoying.

I am dying for a double BOB but it's just not going to happen

kat.in.the.hat · May 2011

If you're actually going to run with it, it needs to have a fixed wheel option though, otherwise running is an absolute PITA and can even be dangerous.

But I think most joggers now have wheels that toggle from fixed to swivel

step2mom2010 · May 2011

kat.in.the.hat:

If you're actually going to run with it, it needs to have a fixed wheel option though, otherwise running is an absolute PITA and can even be dangerous.

But I think most joggers now have wheels that toggle from fixed to swivel

A suggestion, there is a bike store at Jones and 290 that has jogging strollers (used) that you might be able to "test drive". Take your LO and go try them out in their parking lot. I would suggest going either before lunch or after (if you go during the week), because it gets pretty busy there. They are right by Coaches. It is different with a kiddo in the seat as well. They have a couple of different styles and so forth. Might call and make sure that they allow it, but I wouldn't see why not. If it is something you might want to do, I dont mind running over there and asking.

starlettedir · May 2011

I'm not running you crazies ;-) It's to walk with. I do walk swiftly though. The SNG is only cutting it for strolls and I don't want to push her in her umbrella stroller.

charlotteL · May 2011

If you are just walking then it really doesn't matter what you get. If you plan on doing any running and you want it to swivel I suggest the BOB or Baby Jogger. They are more pricey but the front wheel is more stable and won't jiggle when you run.

kreeper611 · May 2011

starlettedir:
I'm not running you crazies ;-) It's to walk with. I do walk swiftly though. The SNG is only cutting it for strolls and I don't want to push her in her umbrella stroller.

Oh! Haha. I walk (fast) with Cooper in the City Mini. Well, it feels fast to me. He does ok. I love that it reclines completely and he will fall asleep at times.

starlettedir · May 2011

I ended up with the schwinn free wheeler. It was almost 1/2 price on amazon yesterday.

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