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Baby Trend Expedition LX

*Est. $120

Reviewed May 2009
Baby Trend Expedition LX

pros
  • Durable
  • Good value
  • Comfortable
cons
  • Large when folded
  • Minimal weather protection
  • Cumbersome to fold
 
 
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(4 customer reviews)

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Great inexpensive jogging stroller, October 8, 2009

We have had this stroller for 2 years and were really happy with it. We did a lot of walking and jogging, on and off pavement, since we live next to a nice trail. While it's true that the front wheel wobbles when jogging fast, this is actually a feature. Let me explain. A lot of jogging strollers, including the very expensive ones (more than 3-5 times the price) do not have a front wheel that can rotate. This can really limit the maneuverability of the stroller, forcing you to lift the front wheel to turn. If you read the instructions on the stroller, you are supposed to LOCK the front wheel when jogging, and this eliminates the wobble problem. Then you can unlock it when you are just walking around or shopping, and you can have the better maneuverability. All in all, for the price, this stroller is a great deal which has held up quite well. My only complaint is the front wheel had no protection between the rim and the tube, and eventually popped. We had to order a new tube from baby trends since it is a non-standard size. I just added some electrical tape between the tube and rim to fix this problem for the future. If you buy one, I would recommend doing this to save yourself the hassle later.

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Nice looking...but front wheel is horrible!, June 25, 2009

I bought this stroller twice! I was so excited when I bought it because I was really looking forward to having a durable stroller to use while loosing my "baby weight". After the first walk, the front wheel started wobbling and jerking, it was horrible for me and it was shaking my baby crazily. After trying to fix it I figured it was defective and took it back, I got another one and it did the same exact thing! How crappy for a jogging stroller to have a wobbly front wheel?? How can you jog that way???

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Front wheel wobble is a deal killer for jogging, June 7, 2009

Overall a nice stroller but the front wheel wobbles when I jog, even when the wheel is in the locked position. Not what you want in a jogging stroller. This is a known problem because the instructions say that if you experience wobble, tighten a nut over the front wheel. Well, it was already about as tight as you could get it. I tried tightening it more but it made no improvement. Not sure if others have had better luck. Not my neighbor. He has an older model of the same stroller and it has the same wheel wobble problem. For walking, it's a fine stroller. If you're planning to jog with it, though, you may be disappointed.

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Pretty and practical, but poorly made. , March 24, 2009

We purchased this stroller last fall. It looks good, and rolls wonderfully across northeast sidewalks, which can be a little rough. It was exactly what we wanted in a stroller for those roughly 2 miles we were able to use it. This spring when we are ready to use it again, the second walk we take this spring and all of the sudden; the front wheel locks up and is leaning to the side, causing the stroller to not run straight. The fork bearing was shot. I contacted baby trend and the replacement part, while covered under warranty, is on back order. So, I have no stroller for the spring. I even volunteered to drive to Binghamton (40 miles) to return it to Toys R. Us. But the warranty only covers the replacement part, which they don't have in stock. So, I can suffer and spread the word. Or I can spread the word and buy another stroller and have two. Sum it up as a nice looking model with nice features, but poorly built. It's a lot of money, put to far better use. Our similar stroller for the first child was an In Step. Used it 2.5 years and gave it to my sister who used it for 2 more. I'd have to say your money is better spent on a better brand. Save yourself from the same fate as I. (Edit to add: Still no response from Baby Trend, and no replacement bearing. I will do my best to keep this updated when/if I receive parts.)

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Baby Trend Expedition LX Jogging Stroller, Vanilla Bean

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Our Sources

1. Baby Bargains

"Baby Bargains" is a top-rated baby gear book by parents and consumer advocates Denise and Alan Fields. They discuss the Baby Trend brand in the latest edition.

Review: Chapter 9: Strollers, Diaper Bags, Carriers and Other Gear To Go, Denise and Alan Fields, Eighth edition, 2009

2. ConsumerReports.org

ConsumerReports.org rates eight jogging strollers and eight all-terrain strollers according to how well they fare in tests for performance, ease of use and safety. The Baby Trend Expedition LX is included in this report; however, results are presented in a table with minimal discussion of individual strollers.

Review: Stroller Ratings, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, Oct. 2007

3. Baby-Gaga.com

Editors at Baby-Gaga.com rate several jogging strollers, including the earlier fixed-wheel version of the Baby Trend Expedition LX, by doing a meta-analysis of user reviews. The Baby Trend Expedition LX stroller does fairly well on BabyGaga.com, earning a mix of B and B+ ratings and praise for its harness system, storage options, seating and smooth ride. Some parents report the stroller pulls to one side.

Review: Baby-Gaga Stroller Reviews: Baby Trend Expedition, Editors of and Contributors to Baby-Gaga.com, Jan. 18, 2006

4. ToysRUs.com

The Baby Trend Expedition LX receives more than 100 reviews at ToysRUs.com, with the most recent reviews calling this stroller a big disappointment. Reviewers say the stroller has a wobbly front wheel, and when the front wheel is locked for better tracking, the stroller veers off in one direction.

Review: Baby Trend Expedition LX Jogger - Jet, Contributors to ToysRUs.com

5. Amazon.com

Amazon.com has only a handful of owner-written reviews for the Baby Trend Expedition LX. The reviews are mixed, with most parents citing sloppy construction, broken parts and bad customer service. Those who like the stroller say it folds easily and is easy to use.

Review: Baby Trend Jogger Stroller - Mist, Contributors to Amazon.com

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