Reviews for BOB Revolution stroller

I love my BOB stroller. It was the third (and so far last) stroller I purchased before my daughter was one year old! My only complaint is the basket underneath is very small and hard to access. I can barely fit my diaper bag in there and if I do it's only with a ton of pushing and shoving. Also, it tends to be a bit tippy (backwards) so you can't hang the bag from the handlebar. I also wish it came with the drink/snack tray/carseat adapter add on. Overall though, I'm very happy with it!

I love BOB! He is the new man in my life and a real godsend. If I was a newbie mom all over again I would probably own nothing but BOB, my $9 Babies R Us umbrella stroller, and my front carrier as everything else has been a waste of money. Best points: you guys and your awesomely fast shipping! Ease of assembly. Hilarious guide (with the word FATAL on just about every page. Yikes!) Beautiful colors, really vibrant. The thing moves FAST and so super smooth, sometimes I feel like the stroller can read my mind LOL and would have thought myself crazy except a friend tried it and echoed the same thoughts. Sooo super maneuverable from gravel to granite to wood chips to grass to even sand (we live by the lake). Love the side storage pockets, the baby always has his sippy cup and his rattle handy in a pinch. Love the sun canopy, though I was told by another BOB owner that it fully comes off at the back and can be positioned in any way to block the sun, no matter the angle -- this des not appear true, sadly. Love the compact size -- it fits easily in my Forester trunk with PLENTY of room to spare. As a single mom who is usually juggling my 8-month-old, my two dogs, and a diaper bag, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the fact that I can flip it open fast and easily by myself. Easy to wipe clean. The peekaboo window is expansive and appreciated. Another great (though silly) point: it's fairly manly looking. My brothers and male friends appreciate this part, in fact, they like its speed and looks a little TOO much as they are guilty of some wild driving when they're "at the wheel" LOL but I like that the stroller appeals to everyone. The only reasons I dropped a star (actually I wanted to drop just a half a star but couldn't figure out how) were: price (I'm not a skinflint and it's a fantastic stroller but OUCH! I almost didn't get it with this price tag) and secondly, the hanging basket underneath is a bit annoying in that it's secured on with very little give, so getting items in and out of it is always an uncomfortable squeeze. One other small point to ponder: I can't figure out how these other reviewers are closing it with one hand. I have to squeeze both red tabs, one in each hand, simultaneously, so I don't know how they're doing it! Not a big problem, but a little awkward when out and about and juggling tons of stuff, but a minor irritation I would expect with just about any stroller so I wouldn't mark down for it. Anyway, small price to pay for overall greatness! Basically, I LOVE it! Works great for long strolls around town, rollerblading, jogging and off-roading. No problem in tight stores because it turns like a dream and is actually much smaller than it looks (I think this is the long, pointy design). Would 101% recommend to all my new parent friends (and already have!) before they get suckered into gynormous travel systems/expensive umbrella strollers/three types of slings etc. The BOB just about does it all, and now that I hear it accommodates an infant car seat, I wish I had had one right from the get-go!

Hands down, my best purchase to date. I had really been dreading becoming a stroller runner UNTIL I got the BOB Revolution and now it is a treat! I can't say enough about it. Love it, Love it!!!!

We needed a stroller because the sidewalks in our town are rough, hilly and sometimes nonexistent. The BOB Revolution handles every obstacle smoothly. I've never wrote a review of a product online, but with the exceptional quality of the BOB stroller I feel compelled to.

The BOB Revolution is generally a well designed stroller, but it still suffers from a couple of design flaws. 1. The rails holding the shock absorbers are made from soft aluminum. Every time we air travel and the stroller gets tossed around they get bent badly and I have to readjust them. 2. The harness holding the child is cheap and a pain to adjust. 3. The stroller would benefit from a bicycle type brake for downhill strolls. Apart from that we have been happy. We particularly like the big wheels, which make it super easy to push the stroller around on all kinds of surfaces, including snow.

We have tried our new Bob Revolution a number of times now and we have come to the conclusion we must return it for a refund. Our child loves her little umbrella stroller but we needed something with larger tires and shock absorbers for gravel paths and grassy areas. The Bob stroller with the large tires and shock absorbers bounces our child around more then the her umbrella stroller with little 4" plastic tires and no suspension. The real problem is the harness system. The crotch strap is not adjustable causing our 4 month old (16 lbs) to slide down into a horrible uncomfortable position. We have asjusted the shoulder harness height and tightened it to the proper position but the crotch strap needs adjustment. They claim you can put an 8 week old in this stoller - that is a complete joke. I think your child needs to be way over our childs 16 lbs, 25.5 inches in order to fit properly into this joke of a harness. Why would the shoulder straps be the only part of the harness that adjusts? This is just poor. We researched like crazy and this seemed like the right choice but we were wrong.

Comments from The Staff:

We appreciate your feedback and have contacted the manufacturer. Here's what they had to say:

The BOB Revolution suspension is an adjustable system with one position for heavier children and one for lighter children. Users should take note of the recommended shock position for their children?s weight. When properly adjusted, the stroller suspension system works in conjunction with the large pneumatic tires to effectively reduce (but not completely eliminate) the bumps commonly encountered in typical outdoor sidewalks, paths and trails.
The unique design of the BOB Revolution harness system allows for simultaneous adjustment of the waist belt and the shoulder harness at one time. To help prevent the child from sliding forward you need to make sure the slide buckle located next to the shoulders are level with the top of the shoulders. If they are too low or high this can cause the child to slide forward. Once the slide buckle has been properly adjusted you will want to make sure the waist strap is snug around the child?s waist, this will also keep the child centered in the seat. With the excess strap material you can pull on the end of the strap on both sides till all the excess is removed from the shoulder and waist. This harness system has a proven track record with many families over the years for a wide size range of children. The reason for the lack of adjustment in the crotch strap is due to the ASTM (www.astm.org) safety standard for strollers. This safety standard controls this dimension to help ensure the harness is safe and secure.

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I researched the heck out of jogging strollers before we bought this one. We were hesitant because of the price, but now we know we bought the right one. We originally bought a travel system (stroller and infant seat) but since we purchased the BOB Revolution, we never use the stroller anymore. We take the BOB absolutely everywhere - its comfortable to push and my daughter is comfortable in it. I can get it in and out of our minivan by myself while holding her with ease. In some stores its hard to navigate around all the features because the aisles are too narrow- but that is a fault of the store, so I don't hold it against BOB. (Stores need to have a minimum of 3 ft for an aisle to accomodate wheelchairs). The sun is strong where we live, so having a really good sunshade was very important, and this one is fantastic. The side pockets are terrific for a small toy, paci, a few bucks or keys. Its easy to push on a run and tracks well. My only criticisms are these: 1) For the price they ask, I would like to see at least the handlebar console included 2) The rainguard does not have a window in the top so the parent can look into the stroller without peering around the front. I think its a no-brainer that it should have a window. With these things aside, I still wouldn't trade my BOB Revolution for any of the other strollers on the market.

I posted a review after we bought this stroller and had used it for only about a month. Our son is 17 months old now and let me tell you...this is the best money I have spent on something for my child! Best stroller for ease of pushing, whether running or just running around. I spurned a BOB "revolution" in my area. About 5 friends who had babies after me all bought this stroller on our recommendation, many puchasing from this site. We've taken BOB with us to Disneyland several times, Maui, etc. When going on the airplane, we simply fold up and secure with a bungee cord so the baggage handler doesn't get a surprise opening. On our most recent trip to Disneyland about a month ago, we got compliments every day on the stroller, how our son was "riding in style". Heck we even saw a few poor saps pushing their kids backwards because the sun canopy isn't big enough on other strollers to keep thier kids shaded. My husband and I laugh everytime we see parents struggling with their kids in some shoddy stroller. Great for running, although i must admit I run without the front wheel locked into position. I prefer the maneuverablility, just have to be careful. No problems yet after almost 18 months of use. We discovered also that you can take the fabric off and wash in the machine. I used normal detergent and cold water on a gentle cyle, popped it in the dryer and it was shiny and new again. Just make sure you keep track of how to put it back together....my husband has to reassemble twice because he didn't pay attention the first go around. SO my final words to any one with doubts about paying close to $400 for a stroller: Best money I ever spent. I have never used another stroller and don't plan on buying another since my BOB is such a quality product. Buy another brand and you will probably end up with another stroller sooner than later. I have practically worn the tread off my tires so I may have to find a replacement for those soon. LOVE this stroller!!