BOB Revolution or Baby Trend Expedition

Kinipela7 · December 2013

Looking for a jogging stroller and went to test them out at Babies R Us today. My top picks are the BOB Revolution and Baby Trend Expedition.

BOB - $400, bigger, can use Graco car seats with it

BabyTrend - $100 - have to use a Baby Trend car seat and there aren't many options available.

Why is the BOB so much more expensive? I really liked the Baby Trend but aren't sure about their car seats. The Graco car seats are better, but it seems like the Baby Trend ones are safe as well (from what I'm reading online).

Anyone have any experience with either stroller?

LKHoffa · December 2013

I was JUST recommended (strongly) the BOB stroller by a a mother who has researched every baby product out there! I was curious about it too- would I need a regular stroller too, or can I use the BOB exclusively? (I don't want to spend $400 just to have to buy anything one!)

However, this mom says that she has been through 6 strollers, and she cannot recommend BOB more!

Help!

dragonfly711 · December 2013

I was looking at jogging strollers today too, we walk a lot and really want one. I am looking at the Graco ones. I looked at the Bobs but way too expensive for me!!!

mek20 · December 2013

We have the baby trend because I couldn't bring myself to pay that much for the bob. I like it and had no problems jogging with it. The car seat is fine, but it's heavy. All car seats have to meet the same safety standards, so your child will be safe. Hope this helps

mek20 · December 2013

I didn't see a Graco jogger when I was looking about 1.5 years ago, but they are nice and I would get one for my children if I wasn't already invested in the baby trend travel system.

MNOpea · December 2013

I love love love my BOB and highly recommend checking Craigslist. I got mine in perfect condition for $150 and it came with a ton of accessories (weather shield, warm cozy thing for the seat, parent console etc)

chloephoebecali · December 2013

Bob, especially if you are a true jogger. Like pp mention, check craigslist. The quality is worth the money.

elittler · December 2013

We have a baby trend and ours for some reason starts shaking uncontrollably when you run with it - or walk somewhat fast. I know it doesn't happen with all of their strollers, but I wouldn't recommend it.

MrsRahl · December 2013

Following. I'm totally new to all this, so can someone tell me if you can use a carrier with this and if you have to buy that bar attachment in the front separately? There seem to be so many parts sold separately, so can someone supply some info on all the additions you'd most likely need? I'm not a jogger, but I camp and travel a lot, so this seems like a good option, but so do some other strollers like the GRACO's. Will the BOB nickel and dime me to death?

MrsRahl · December 2013

You can use the carseat capsule with it - in my photo above, the guy is holding the carseat capsule.

Our bar for the carseat conversion was AU$50. We paid AU$700 in total for all three parts (but I'm not sure on the currency conversion). We also got a $50 cashback offer (woohoo).

We will buy the other add-ons as we go - probably the water carrier for us, the snack tray for bub. I'll probably get them online. I don't think we will need the weather shield as by the time bub is in the stroller itself (not capsule) it'll be summer here.

Me too - Hubby wants to train with it it, for me it's about ease of pushing it across grass and around the shops.

I think it is expensive, but for us it's a long term investment. I assume if I look after it I will be able to get money back if I resell in a few years.

AHHH! $700??? I mean that's awesome fore you, but holy crap...

nunzchucks · December 2013

Get the BOB. It is so worth it and the Revolution would be fine for an only stroller. Craigslist often has awesome deals. I got my double for $300 including weather shield and parent console. Plus the resale is awesome. You'd easily be able to get $200 for a single in good shape.

AnnieJar · December 2013

Strollers are definitely one of the things that the saying "you get what you pay for" applies too. Yes a $400 strollers seems expensive but if you use it a lot it will be worth it. Cheap strollers don't last through regular use with one kid, let alone if you plan to have more. I have a single and a double BOB. Worth every penny. Besides my snap-n-go these are the only two (out of the 6 that I own) strollers I use. A double is big so doesn't fit in the most crowded stores but a single can be used for everyday uses in addition to exercise.

nunzchucks · December 2013

@emotionlotion. The Ironman has a fixed front wheel. That means every time you want to turn a corner, you need to tilt the stroller back and turn it. My single jogger is like that and I would not take it anywhere but hiking or running.

dragonfly711 · December 2013

MrsRahl said:

Following. I'm totally new to all this, so can someone tell me if you can use a carrier with this and if you have to buy that bar attachment in the front separately? There seem to be so many parts sold separately, so can someone supply some info on all the additions you'd most likely need? I'm not a jogger, but I camp and travel a lot, so this seems like a good option, but so do some other strollers like the GRACO's. Will the BOB nickel and dime me to death?

@MrsRahl

I was looking at them yesterday, they BOBs that I saw were over $400.00, no way can I afford that much. I looked at the GRACO jogging ones with car seat they were more reasonable little over $200 I think you can get them as a package or separate.

dragonfly711 · December 2013

LilNunz1 said:

Get the BOB. It is so worth it and the Revolution would be fine for an only stroller. Craigslist often has awesome deals. I got my double for $300 including weather shield and parent console. Plus the resale is awesome. You'd easily be able to get $200 for a single in good shape.

@LilNunz

looked on Craigslist nothing to be found at all where I live:(

dragonfly711 · December 2013

AnnieJar said:

Strollers are definitely one of the things that the saying "you get what you pay for" applies too. Yes a $400 strollers seems expensive but if you use it a lot it will be worth it. Cheap strollers don't last through regular use with one kid, let alone if you plan to have more. I have a single and a double BOB. Worth every penny. Besides my snap-n-go these are the only two (out of the 6 that I own) strollers I use. A double is big so doesn't fit in the most crowded stores but a single can be used for everyday uses in addition to exercise.

@AnnieJar

I so would love to get a BOB but I dont have $400 to spend on a stroller when I need everything else. Unfortunetly even if it is a really good one some just can't pay that much.

I am looking on Craigs list and nothing on there for where I live.

kjohnson1002 · December 2013

Ok...but someone mentioned you can't use it until 8 weeks..so we still need to get another stroller right? Since the baby will be a summer baby, I would love to be outside walking, so I still need to get a regular stroller as well correct? I am really just starting to look into items we need, so I am very new to all this. Please bare with me!

nunzchucks · December 2013

@dragonfly711 If you live in a smaller city, like I do, you have to be diligent and look nearly every day. They crop up sporadically and are gone within a day or so.

I would NOT buy it from BRU or Target. They typically have the worst pricing. Right now, diapers.com has it for $320. REI.com has it for $399 including the snack tray and parent console. Albeebaby.com usually has a good deal and free shipping.

dragonfly711 · December 2013

LilNunz1 said:

@dragonfly711 If you live in a smaller city, like I do, you have to be diligent and look nearly every day. They crop up sporadically and are gone within a day or so.
I would NOT buy it from BRU or Target. They typically have the worst pricing. Right now, diapers.com has it for $320. REI.com has it for $399 including the snack tray and parent console. Albeebaby.com usually has a good deal and free shipping.

@LilNunz

yeah I noticed that about Craiglist, have to check daily. Yeah I still cant afford 320 just way too much for us. I am probably going with the Graco one. I dont jog but want it for walking on the rail trail.

ncbelle · December 2013

If you are going to run with it, you want a BOB. I don't use a stroller except for running so I can't speak to how it does as a "regular" stroller though.

Kinipela7 · December 2013

I think I'm convinced on the BOB - thanks!!

dragonfly711 · December 2013

Thanks everyone for all your input. I have started to look at strollers and car seats and it can be a bit overwhelming so nice to be able to bounce things off each other!!!!

Just wanted to thank you all!!!

BrunoBabies · December 2013

Hello ladies, this is my first post.

. I had baby trend with ds and it was super heavy and shook like crazy until he weighed more. I would definitely spend a little more for quality, because chances are otherwise you would go through multiple strollers. Also, we had a problem with the tires deflating. Hope this helps.

mek20 · December 2013

@elittler-- do you lock the front wheel when you are jogging or walking fast? Ours does that too but when you lock the front wheel it stops.

babygabe614 · December 2013

I will probably be getting a BOB Revolution off craigslist (I just did a quick search and saw several in my area for $150-200) so I can run with it and use it as an everyday stroller as well. I guess for the first 8 weeks we'll just make do with a newborn carrier until it's safe to put baby in the stroller.

This thread has been really helpful - thanks, everyone!

MNOpea · December 2013

For those talking about not being able to use it until 8 weeks if you get the car seat attachment bar you can use it before 8 weeks. You just can't put baby directly in the stroller because it doesn't lay flat

Also just for fun here's #1 saying "buy a bob! I love mine!"

Kinipela7 · December 2013

Does it matter WHICH car seat you use with the stroller? I really want the Chicco one, but most people have said they have the Britax/Bob one.

nunzchucks · December 2013

@kinipela7 They make a Chicco adapter.

MNOpea · December 2013

Kinipela7 said:
Does it matter WHICH car seat you use with the stroller? I really want the Chicco one, but most people have said they have the Britax/Bob one.

They didn't start making a car seat adaptor for chicco until 2011 so if you buy the stroller used you may not be able to use your chicco- if your stroller is older than 2011(we also encountered this problem). But they have adaptor bars for a lot of different kinds of carseats

elittler · December 2013

mek20 said:
@elittler-- do you lock the front wheel when you are jogging or walking fast? Ours does that too but when you lock the front wheel it stops.

We haven't tried locking the front wheel yet. It's so hard to jog on the trails here in CO with the wheel locked! We are probably the poster family for why you should just buy the Bob. Weve gone through seriously four jogging strollers (all probably $25 on Craigslist each) and they've all had their problems.

My husbands firm has mentioned throwing a small shower for us since he just started there (it's our second child), and they are known for buying Bobs as their gift from shareholders. I'm really crossing my fingers that we receive a double Bob. There's no way we could afford one right now on his salary otherwise.

MrsRahl · December 2013

Do any of you camp or do craft fairs, etc. outside? I don't jog but I'm really looking for a stroller that is good for rugged terrain, gravel, sand, etc. so really would the BOB be better for me for the money? I can find them on craigslist for $250 with the carrier bar attachment, but I'd still have to buy a carrier. Do BOB carriers have snap bases for the car? I know everyone here is raving about the BOB, I just want to pay around $400 for car-seat/carrier, stroller, and base which I can get with the GRACO... CONVINCE ME PEOPLE! LOL

Rosebud2587 · December 2013

For a jogging stroller BOB hands down is the best. I run with a lot of moms and 99% of us have BOB stroller. Most of us started off with a more inexpensive jogger and eventually upgraded to the BOB. It is like the Mercedes of jogging stroller. It's just so easy to push, maneuver, and run with.

I could never use it as my everyday stroller though, and have a City Mini that I use for trips to the mall and such since it is more compact.

Rosebud2587 · December 2013

Also, I bought my BOB at Kohls and used a 30% code and kohls cash. I ended up getting it for a little over $150.

Cherylwang · December 2013

I have a baby Trend. I haven't had any problems with it and I've had it for 7 years. If you want to get the BOB wait for a good sale at babies r us and when they mail out coupons. Maybe you can get a good deal on one. It's hard to pay that much money for something.

margaritachikita · December 2013

Love our BOB. Only stroller we use and it handles so well. It is great for jogging but also for shopping, etc, it turns on a dime and feels super light when you push it. Also my husband ran it over with the truck and they replaced it for free. Cant say enough good things about it!

nunzchucks · January 2014

Thanks @babywear! My neighbor is looking for one!

Kinipela7 · January 2014

Thanks @babywear - I'm getting mine I'm getting mine!

brennan2721 · January 2014

After reading a few other posts I also looked at graco and think this one looks good! There is a video on the graco site. Looks nice and easy to set up and take apart! $330

gmc222 · January 2014

I absolutely LOVE my BOB! It's the only stroller we have and we use it for everything....trips to the mall, taking long walks, visiting the zoo or outdoor fairs....and it's perfect for everything. Highly recommended!

bebemac · January 2014

Babywear said:
Bob strollers 40% off - one day sale at amazon. https://www.amazon.com/b/ref=amb_link_397991502_2?ie=UTF8&node=8255029011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0CBGTFACCGHN6MBTD5NJ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1711338302&pf_rd_i=350393011

Holy crap I am getting one! This deserves it's own thread!

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