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too low for a toddler
Reviewer: Anonymous , Chicago
Date: March 31, 2007
i just tried this stroller at the store. my son is 2,5 yo and he did not have any space for his head because of the canopy. he is just an average height, so you have to keep it in mind before considering this stroller.
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Hi there! Hmm, that's interesting, because this is actually one of our strollers with a higher seat back! I'd be curious to know how old your two year old is. BOB's canopies are also removable - so if the child does outgrow the stroller, you can continue to use it without the canopy.
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Great Stroller!
Reviewer: Anonymous , Detroit, MI
Date: March 31, 2007
I bought my BOB Revolution Dualie last winter but just started taking it out now that the snow is gone and my baby is 4 months old (other child is 2 1/2). It is soooo easy to push and the ride is so smooth. I can't even believe I'm pushing two kids. I bought a kidopottamus snuglie to put in the seat for the baby and that gives it a perfect fit for him with plenty of head support. I would recommend this if you are going to put in a child under 6 months. It is so easy to use even my technically challenged mother-in-law thinks it's a breeze. I don't go shopping much with the kids so the storage has been more than adequate for my purposes. I also don't see the fuss about the harnesses, they are like a 5 point car seat. Once you have them initially adjusted to your child, all you have to do is snap them in. The height is great, I am 6'1" and have no problems. Love it!!!!
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LOVE it!
Reviewer: JLord , New Braunfels, TX
Date: March 30, 2007
We are not typically big spenders, especially on baby gear, but this jogger is worth every penny!
I researched double joggers for months and could not be more pleased with the BOB we settled on! One of my deciding factors was that it fits through a standard door frame, which is extremely helpful, and we didn't have to buy another stroller for non-exercising outings!
As for jogging/walking, the stroller is weightless and glides so nicely. The single front swivel wheel is a big plus.
The sun shades offer terrific coverage for my babies, and I like that they adjust to multiple positions, so you can alter for various sun/shade scenarios.
Obviously, we're very pleased with the BOB.
I researched double joggers for months and could not be more pleased with the BOB we settled on! One of my deciding factors was that it fits through a standard door frame, which is extremely helpful, and we didn't have to buy another stroller for non-exercising outings!
As for jogging/walking, the stroller is weightless and glides so nicely. The single front swivel wheel is a big plus.
The sun shades offer terrific coverage for my babies, and I like that they adjust to multiple positions, so you can alter for various sun/shade scenarios.
Obviously, we're very pleased with the BOB.
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Great for expats
Reviewer: S.D. Garner , Hanoi, Vietnam
Date: March 08, 2007
I live in Vietnam, and bought this stroller for daily navigation, not jogging. There are no real sidewalks here and the street pavement can be rough and uneven. My husband and I joke that we should complain that it does not perform well in deep water and canâ??t take more than 3 steps at a time. But really, itâ??s been a godsend for us. We love it.
Alas, there are a few practical downsides:
We travel to Europe/the US with our 3 year old, 2 year old and infant regularly. This stroller is too big to go through the x-ray machine at airports and the airport staff get worked up over how to inspect it. (their problem, I guess, not yours) The straps are a little annoying and difficult to get in place, especially when youâ??ve got a fidgety child. I clip a flashing light for visibility to the stroller, but there is no real good location for it. Going down steep hills can be a real workout too, since there is no way to slowly break. Setting the break can be difficult too, if youâ??ve got open-toed shoes. These are all minor complaints. My big complaint is that is that Iâ??ve had it for only 4 months and part of the side stitching on one of the seats is fraying badly â??already there is a hole about 3 inches long. Since I canâ??t really send it back to the States for repair, Iâ??m looking into fixing it here.
Alas, there are a few practical downsides:
We travel to Europe/the US with our 3 year old, 2 year old and infant regularly. This stroller is too big to go through the x-ray machine at airports and the airport staff get worked up over how to inspect it. (their problem, I guess, not yours) The straps are a little annoying and difficult to get in place, especially when youâ??ve got a fidgety child. I clip a flashing light for visibility to the stroller, but there is no real good location for it. Going down steep hills can be a real workout too, since there is no way to slowly break. Setting the break can be difficult too, if youâ??ve got open-toed shoes. These are all minor complaints. My big complaint is that is that Iâ??ve had it for only 4 months and part of the side stitching on one of the seats is fraying badly â??already there is a hole about 3 inches long. Since I canâ??t really send it back to the States for repair, Iâ??m looking into fixing it here.
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Rides like a dream!
Reviewer: Anonymous , Houston, Texas
Date: March 08, 2007
I love this stroller!!! Great for walking/jogging and I love the swiveling front wheel. For a jogging stroller there is a decent amount of storage room--little nets in the seats for kid cups, two big net compartments behind both seats for wipes, etc. and a big compartment under the seats (which is a little hard to access-but not too bad).
The shocks give the stroller an amazing ride!! One drawback is that I haven't been able to find anyway to latch the stroller closed, which can make taking this large stroller in and out of my small SUV kind of difficult. But overall, a great stroller. Also I got the jogging stoller handlebar console, which is great holds two cups and has a small zippered pouch for keys/phone, etc.
The shocks give the stroller an amazing ride!! One drawback is that I haven't been able to find anyway to latch the stroller closed, which can make taking this large stroller in and out of my small SUV kind of difficult. But overall, a great stroller. Also I got the jogging stoller handlebar console, which is great holds two cups and has a small zippered pouch for keys/phone, etc.
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A Great All Terrain Stroller
Reviewer: Anonymous , Saugus, CA
Date: March 04, 2007
This is a great all terrain stroller. I use it for speed walking throughout the Santa Clarita Valley (from paved bike paths thru rocky trails) with my 2 year old and my 6 month old. They both love getting out and seeing the sights. I also use it on trips to the zoo and amusement parks and museums in Los Angeles. I have four girls (ages 6, 5, 2 and 6 mos). The eldest three will take turns riding next to their baby sister and are all capable of climbing in and out with no assistance. It is a little awkard getting in and out of the car, but it's a double side by side stroller. That's the nature of the beast. It handles beautifully and even my husband (he's 6' 2") likes the handlebar height and the stroller's shock system. We had the original BOB from 6 years ago. We took that one to Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, Bryce and Zion when our eldest was about 4 months. It is the one of the few pricey pieces of baby equipment I recommend because of its quality, ease of use, and its reliability.
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A LIFE SAVER!!! BEST $$$ I EVER SPENT!!!
Reviewer: Catherine S. , Athens, AL
Date: March 03, 2007
This is my 5th stroller! At first I had a single, but then I got pregnant with twins and had to buy a double. I bought a "Saftey 1st" tandem stroller and at first it was great but as the twins got bigger the tandem stroller got harder and harder to push, Eventually it was so difficult that my wrists would hurt and I just quit using the tandem all together.. Then I bought a used umbrella stroller, it was easier to manuver but wasn't meeting the demands of constant use, the double umbrella was often hard to turn in isles and I had no storage what so ever. After talking to a mutual mother of twins I finally started researching jogging strollers. I researched the prices, specs and consumer reports on all the top jogging strollers. I narrowed it down to the Valco Runabout and the B.O.B.. I decided on the B.O.B. simply because it only has one wheel in the front and I would like to be able to jog with out the wheels interfering with each other [some reviews of the Valco Runabout stated that the wheels sometimes lock with one another].
Let me assure you, This is the greatest investment I have ever made. People are always complimenting me on my stroller and they are amazed when I show them how I easily it manuvers I can twirl the twins in a circle in the stroller with one finger!! THE B.O.B. IS SOOOO EASY TO DRIVE, I LOVE MY B.O.B.!!!!! I NEVER LEAVE HOME WITH OUT IT! [Also, The brake system is so easy to use it isnt even funny.]
THE ONLY drawbacks are the bottom storage area being useless, and the 5pt harness takes some getting used to It really should be redesigned[but its tolerable]. I always avoid using the storage under the stroller because it is so narrow...good for toys and books for the twins though. The 5pt harness is a real pain to use too many straps to adjust but after you get used to it and get them adjusted to your child they are not that bad.[the only reason i did not give it 5 stars is because of the storage, or lack there of and harness belts]
THE ONLY drawbacks are the bottom storage area being useless, and the 5pt harness takes some getting used to It really should be redesigned[but its tolerable]. I always avoid using the storage under the stroller because it is so narrow...good for toys and books for the twins though. The 5pt harness is a real pain to use too many straps to adjust but after you get used to it and get them adjusted to your child they are not that bad.[the only reason i did not give it 5 stars is because of the storage, or lack there of and harness belts]
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The best money can buy!
Reviewer: Beckie W. , San Diego, CA
Date: March 03, 2007
I love this stroller and I recommend it to everyone! The BOB Revolution is in my opinion one of the best strollers ever made and the duallie just makes it twice as nice.
I have 3 children that are 5 1/2, 4, and 3 months old. I can put all 3 (although this probably isn't recommended) in the stroller with my oldest sitting on the front. I love the fact that the seats individually recline and they also have their own sunshades. The only thing that I do wish is that the seats would recline just a little bit further but other than that I am more than happy with the stroller as a whole.
Everyone that pushes it has fallen in love with it. When we first got it my husband and I would argue over who got to push it! And ordering from joggingstroller.com was easy and quick. I have no complants!
I have 3 children that are 5 1/2, 4, and 3 months old. I can put all 3 (although this probably isn't recommended) in the stroller with my oldest sitting on the front. I love the fact that the seats individually recline and they also have their own sunshades. The only thing that I do wish is that the seats would recline just a little bit further but other than that I am more than happy with the stroller as a whole.
Everyone that pushes it has fallen in love with it. When we first got it my husband and I would argue over who got to push it! And ordering from joggingstroller.com was easy and quick. I have no complants!
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BOB Revo Duallie
Reviewer: Mick Armstrong , Newport News, VA
Date: March 02, 2007
Let me start by saying that I am a stay at home dad and run a lot (upwards of 50 miles per week). I have had a Mountian Buggy Urban (Single) for two years and I bought this stroller because it was very similar however it has better sun shades (independant and further down) a single front wheel and all other things looked comparable.
Generally I have been very happy with the stroller and I am sure that it will be better when the girls get a bit older (3months and 24months currently). My issues areas follows-
The seats dont recline fully as stated only about 45degrees, (The mountain buggy goes way back). The harness is pathetic, it has soooo many bits and pieces to it that are really not required or could be achieved more simply. (Again check the mountain buggy its harness is a dream) The sun shades really block the vision of the child who gets bored quickly with only limited view.
My remedies have been to pad out the seat for the first couple of months to get a flatter seating position, it is starting to work better now that the young one can nearly sit up and the upright position works better. The seat belts I just jury rig to make them work without using them as they were designed. I am happy that they do their job but it is still an inconvenience. The sun shades currently dont get used a great deal given we are still in the grips of winter here but I will have to sort something for summer.
Having said all of that I am still very happy with it as a running stroller. As I said, I do a lot of running at a good pace and it has held up very well, suspension is great for dirt trails and the swivelling front wheel is the way to go. (I only lock mine out when I am walking the dogs and I need free hands to deal with them, ie I dont need to steer as much.) The break is great, I think people must live in San Francisco if they need a hand break on a stroller. A handle bar for the kids would be good (again as per the mountain buggy). My eldest was a little lost for the first couple of weeks because she had become so used to hanging onto the bar.
The console is great for drinks, keys, pacifiers, cookies etc. The rain cover is good although took a little getting used to for the girls. The kids foot bay is great as it catches most things they drop and they are able to pick up.
I never use the basket because I am running and I dont want to weigh myself down but it has plenty of space for diapers, wipes and a blanket or two. What else do you need!!!
Anyway, A good buggy but I would seriously look at the Mountain Buggy a bit more if it wasnt for the double front wheels.
Generally I have been very happy with the stroller and I am sure that it will be better when the girls get a bit older (3months and 24months currently). My issues areas follows-
The seats dont recline fully as stated only about 45degrees, (The mountain buggy goes way back). The harness is pathetic, it has soooo many bits and pieces to it that are really not required or could be achieved more simply. (Again check the mountain buggy its harness is a dream) The sun shades really block the vision of the child who gets bored quickly with only limited view.
My remedies have been to pad out the seat for the first couple of months to get a flatter seating position, it is starting to work better now that the young one can nearly sit up and the upright position works better. The seat belts I just jury rig to make them work without using them as they were designed. I am happy that they do their job but it is still an inconvenience. The sun shades currently dont get used a great deal given we are still in the grips of winter here but I will have to sort something for summer.
Having said all of that I am still very happy with it as a running stroller. As I said, I do a lot of running at a good pace and it has held up very well, suspension is great for dirt trails and the swivelling front wheel is the way to go. (I only lock mine out when I am walking the dogs and I need free hands to deal with them, ie I dont need to steer as much.) The break is great, I think people must live in San Francisco if they need a hand break on a stroller. A handle bar for the kids would be good (again as per the mountain buggy). My eldest was a little lost for the first couple of weeks because she had become so used to hanging onto the bar.
The console is great for drinks, keys, pacifiers, cookies etc. The rain cover is good although took a little getting used to for the girls. The kids foot bay is great as it catches most things they drop and they are able to pick up.
I never use the basket because I am running and I dont want to weigh myself down but it has plenty of space for diapers, wipes and a blanket or two. What else do you need!!!
Anyway, A good buggy but I would seriously look at the Mountain Buggy a bit more if it wasnt for the double front wheels.
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The new 2007 models recline 70 degrees from verticle, which is almost twice as far as the previous years models - which should help.
It's interesting that you found the full coverage sun canopy a con! That's generally something I use to promote the stroller, so I found your comments very interesting! The canopies on the BOB strollers come forward nearly all the way - they almost encompass the child, so that the most possible coverage from the sun can be achieved. But, if that seems to be blocking the child's view, there are many partial positions you can have the canopy in, so that the child's view isn't being obstructed.
Christina
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