Reviews for BOB Revolution stroller

We received the Bob Revolution as a gift when our son was born. I was very excited to get it so that William and I could go for runs once he was old enough. I have found it to be a great stroller for walks, not runs. I live in Chicago, and the sidewalks absolutely crush this thing. After a short run (about 2 blocks), I stopped because the cracks in the sidewalk almost toppled the stroller over on several occasions, but I don't think that any stroller would be able to handle the cracks. I then took it to my parents' house in the suburbs, where I could run on a nice, flat, paved trail. While I eliminated the cracks in the sidewalk problem, I found that I kept kicking the back of the stroller. I am 6'0", run about 6:30 miles, and have a relatively long stride. I would need some sort of an extension bar on any stroller to prevent from kicking it, and the Bob didn't cut it. Looking back, I think my expectations were too high for any stroller, and that I'm really not going to be able to run how I want to with any type of stroller. He gets to stay at home with Mom when I run, and we all go for walks later. Aside from not being able to run, I do really like the stroller. We have taken him in it golfing, for long walks, on trails, over light snow, and it has been great. $389 great? I don't know, but I do like the stroller, and with the swivel wheel, it is very maneuverable. Travelling with it is a lost cause though. Even folded down, it's still very big and doesn't fit very well in our trunk. And after reading other reviews, I am not going to risk taking it on an airplane as that seems to have disastrous consequences. Bottom line, great for walks and slow jogs, but I don't think it (or any other stroller for that matter) will cut it for hard runs.

I bought the BOB because I love to jog and it's supposed to be one of the best jogging strollers out there. At first I was pretty disappointed with my stroller because the first week that I had it, the inner tube popped-when I was a mile away from my home! So, after walking my baby back on a flat for a mile, I was NOT happy with my purchase. After replacing the inner tube, it has since been fine and I'm happy with how light it is to push and how easy it is to maneuver. I don't really like how it folds down, however, so it has it's pros and cons. I've never used any other jogger so I do not have anything to compare it to, but I'm sure I would be just as happy with any other stroller! I don't know that I would say it's worth the money!

I, too, spent considerable time researching strollers before deciding on the BOB Revolution. As the stroller is for my 3d child, I had strong ideas of what I wanted and didnt want/need in a stroller and BOB pretty much nailed it! Other strollers seemed to have similar features, but their reviews also revealed consistent design/operational flaws; BOB was the only stroller I found with overwhelmingly positive feedback going back years. Now I know why: it's well built and so easy to use - even my 2 girls can push and TURN it!) My only suggestions for improvement would be, as a recent reviewer suggested, some kind of locking mechanism for when the stroller is closed -- using the wrist strap is awkward. Also, I can't figure out why it needs the head flap: I have to assume it serves some kind of safety function, but it's cumbersome to fold it back for cant be folded back in a full recline. I havent seem any other comments about this feature at all, so maybe it's just me . . . Overall, a great stroller - I may even take up jogging because of it!!

I got on this site to check out double strollers since we now have a newborn but I thought I'd add my thoughts on the BOB Revolution. We LOVE it and use it HARD. It has weathered two years of daily use extremely well. It was a great investment. I plan to keep it so that I can jog with our little one while big guy is at preschool. It is the perfect stroller. In fact the only reason we even have another stroller (Chicco umbrella stroller) is for when we fly...I don't want to put the BOB through airport baggage handling. But other than that, the BOB is all we need. We love you, BOB!!

I love this stroller! I was also one of those people who did a ton of research and did not want to fork out a lot of money for a jogging stroller (I have the Chicco travel system as well) so I originally bought the Baby Trend Expedition. I really wanted to like that stroller as it was quite a bit less expensive but I had problems all the way around (pedometer fell apart, front wheel wobbled, etc.)- You get what you pay for! So... based on reviews from this site I purchased the BOB revolution in black- more expensive but worth every penny! This is the Cadillac of jogging strollers- sturdy frame with great suspension, easily maneuvers whether on the trail or at the mall. It was easy to put together- just pop on the wheels. I was concerned about the tires holding up as the trail I walk/jog has goat stickers everywhere. While these tires seem thicker than other jogging strollers, I did fill the tires with some True Goo just to make sure. So far no problems. My 8 month old baby loves this stroller as well. I do have two small complaints: 1. I wish the stroller had a locking mechanism for when I need to hoist it into the car- it's not heavy but sometimes awkward - my husband has no problems so maybe I'm just challenged, ha. 2. I purchased a drink holder (by Tiptoe Turtle) and it works great, just think a drink holder should come with the stroller considering the cost. Overall, I highly recommend this product- you won't be disappointed!

I researched stollers FOREVER and finally decided on the Revolution. My only hang-up was the price, but let me tell you...it's WELL WORTH IT. I have taken it on trails, side walks, dirt roads while running and walking and it just floats in front of me. It is easy to steer in both fixed (when running)and swivel wheel positions. My son just turned 8 months old and he loves coming along for the ride. I would recommed this to anyone who is interested in going for a jog/run (I run 8/min per mile and it handles great!) or going for a walk. THANKS BOB! :)

This is the best stroller I have ever purchased. I cannot say enough wonderful things about it. It is easy to use. It has a very comfortable ride, and my son LOVES the side pockets inside just for him to put toys or snacks in. It was soooo easy to put together and the instruction booklet was very complete. I had the Phil and Ted's E3 before, but had to endure seemingly constant product failures, as it was definitely not rugged enough to stand up to airline travel. The wheels were bent on multiple occasions, the brake broke off and I could never replace it. The fabric tore, not allowing it to be folded/unfolded without a struggle. The BOB is much more durable and easier to operate than the Phil and Ted's stroller. I was suffering because I liked the two rider capacity, but in the end that aspect was not worth it and the BOB has a ride and quality that is absolutely superior, not only to Phil and Ted's, but to the many others we have tried and looked at, as well. I will never buy another brand.

I love my Bob, agree with the others that the bottom is small, but you can' get everything. I have a flurville diaper bag that I can hang from the handles, it works great, and it does not tip the stroller. This is one of my best purchases!