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Best all-terrain stroller
- Versatile
- Excellent maneuverability
- Generous storage space
- Durable frame
- Expensive
- Parent console, cupholder not included
- Handlebar isn't adjustable
Among swivel-wheel strollers, the BOB Revolution SE receives glowing praise from experts and parents alike. Owners love its versatility; the 12.5-inch front wheel can be fixed for jogging or unlocked to navigate turns and narrow spaces. The stroller's ample storage space and durable frame are additional pluses. However, parents wish the handlebar could be adjusted and don't appreciate having to shell out an extra $20 to buy a cupholder. Still, most reviewers say the BOB Revolution SE is well worth its expensive price tag.
The stroller has been redesigned for 2011, and professional reviewers like the improvements in fabric, comfort and safety. Most experts say serious runners should look for a fixed-wheel jogging stroller such as the Baby Jogger Performance Single (*Est. $430) . If you like the versatility of a swiveling front wheel that can also be used for jogging but can't afford a $400 stroller, reviewers also like the Joovy Zoom 360 (*Est. $240) .
We found numerous reviews for the BOB Revolution SE. Running Times magazine names it one of several top picks, and a popular baby gear book provides excellent coverage of the BOB brand in general plus specific comments about this model. The Revolution SE is rated as the top jogging stroller as well as the best overall runner-up on Babble.com. There are hundreds of user reviews for the pre-2011 Revolution at Amazon.com and more than 40 for the 2011 model. Similar numbers and ratings can be found at Buzzillions.com.
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Running Times recommends the BOB Revolution for parents who want the versatility and easy maneuverability of a swivel-wheel stroller, as well as a sturdy jogging stroller.
Review: A Runner's Guide to Jogging Strollers, Katie Wolpert, Not Dated
2. Baby Bargains
This excellent book includes buyer's guides and ratings for all types of baby gear, including jogging strollers. Denise and Alan Fields conduct hands-on testing and also interview parents, manufacturers and retailers. Parents posting to Amazon.com say this is the best baby gear book available, with lots of attitude and plenty of current info, including sections aimed at steering consumers away from unnecessary features. Although the authors focus on reviewing stroller brands, they do single out a few jogging models as the top strollers in their class.
Review: Chapter 9: Strollers, Diaper Bags, Carriers and Other To Go Gear, Denise and Alan Fields, Ninth edition, 2011
3. Babble.com
The BOB Revolution earns the Babble Best award in the all-terrain/jogger category and is a Best Overall runner-up. Reviewers praise its comfort for baby, stability for jogging and versatility for around-town use.
Review: Best All-Terrain/Jogger: BOB Revolution, Editors of Babble. com, As of Dec. 2011
There are hundreds of owner reviews for the pre-2011 BOB Revolution on Buzzillions.com, all rating the stroller above average. The redesigned SE has just a handful of user comments, but it gets 4- and 5-star ratings as a good jogger and all-purpose stroller.
Review: BOB Revolution SE Stroller - 2011, Contributors to Buzzillions.com, As of Dec. 2011
Fit Pregnancy magazine editors include the BOB Revolution SE in their 2011 buyer's guide, saying they like its large canopy and internal seat pockets.
Review: BOB Revolution SE: All-Terrain Vehicle, Rachel Sturtz, As of Dec. 2011
6. MomFinds.com
This website recommends gear and products for babies and toddlers. Four jogging strollers earn a recommendation, including the BOB Revolution SE, but there's no data on how they were selected.
Review: Best Jogging Strollers, Editors of MomFinds.com, Not Dated
7. About.com
Christine Luff, the running guide for About.com, calls the BOB Revolution an "excellent choice" for parents who want a versatile stroller for jogging and everyday purposes. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Review: Top Jogging Strollers, Christine Luff, Aug. 28, 2011