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BOB Ironman

*Est. $350

Reviewed May 2009
BOB Ironman

Best jogging stroller

pros
  • Lightweight, durable frame
  • Adjustable suspension
  • Adjustable tracking
cons
  • Hand brake is weak
  • Handle not adjustable
  • Expensive
 
 
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BOB is the best!, August 14, 2009

The BOB Ironman stroller is amazing! My wife and I are both avid runners and we wanted a stroller that was easy to maneuver and also provided our one year old daughter with a really safe comfortable ride. The BOB fits the bill. It is so easy to push over all types of terrain, whether it be blacktop running tracks, grassy parks, or gravel. The huge tires and super shocks give such a smooth ride. My wife even took our daughter blueberry picking on a farm with the BOB and together they sailed over the bumpy sandy soil. The stroller has replaced our other stroller system and we use the BOB everywhere, even in the grocery store. The fabric is great and wipes right off and there is a nice sized storage area on the bottom. The storage compartment by the handlebar is perfect for a cell phone, car keys, a baby bottle, and a water bottle. Additionally, the yellow color is really sharp and is very easy to spot whether you are on the road or running in a wooded area. When my wife and I are running at different speeds at our local reservoir I never lose sight of her and our daughter. The color is not only attractive, but a great safety feature. The oversized sunshade is huge and provides ample protection. The harness system is a snap and is so well padded and comfortable. Our daughter loves the BOB and happily sits in there for huge amounts of time, all the while kicking her little feet and seeming to marvel at how much room she has. She has an unobstructed view and loves to relax and enjoy being outside while Mommy and Daddy run. The BOB folds up in 2 seconds flat and is really lightweight. My wife throws it right in the back of her SUV and it practically takes up no room room at all. We are all so pleased with the Ironman stroller and recommend it without reservation!

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Awsome, July 1, 2009
If you are a runner this stroller is for you. Just the fact that you can fine tune the front wheel alignment makes this a huge step above many others. If your questioning buying this go to a local running store and take it for a spin and then purposely misalign the front wheel and take it for another spin and that is what you would have to deal with the cheaper model running strollers.
jogger mom with 1 child, June 2, 2009
Great product, feels very solid and does well in high wind situations, our three month old loves it as do my husband and I!!!
The BOB is awesome!, May 29, 2009
We have gone through many joggers and my wife is a diehard runner who needs something to withstand a fast paced, long distance run. The Ironman is smooth, light weight and easy to maneuver. My wife absolutely loves this thing, and I highly suggest this jogger.
One well engineered machine, April 28, 2009

Have you ever ridden in a vehicle or on a bike that you just felt was better designed? Or used a tool or a piece of software that just worked seamlessly? That's the feeling you get from this stroller. I can't believe how smoothly it rolls. It's also very comfortable for my son. He quite prefers it to his 'regular' stroller. His visibility is also better, which he enjoys. If you're going to run with your child, I strongly recommend this stroller.

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BOB Ironman Sport Utility Stroller in Racing Yellow

 (7 customer reviews)
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Our Sources

1. Baby Bargains

Denise and Alan Fields have included a good section on baby strollers in the eighth edition of "Baby Bargains," The BOB Ironman, along with other BOB strollers, gets a thorough discussion and assessment.

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

2. Cookie Magazine

Cookie magazine tests 11 jogging and all-terrain strollers, including the BOB Ironman, which earns a perfect score for durability and four out of five stars for ease of use. Reviewer Catherine Coreno says the stroller unfolds easily, but folding it is a little more complicated.

Review: Jogging Strollers, Catherine Coreno, Oct. 2008

3. Babble.com

In this review of jogging strollers, Babble.com selects the BOB Ironman as one of the best jogging strollers on the market. Although the BOB Ironman ultimately loses out to the BOB Revolution for the title of Babble Best, reviewer Kate Bayless recommends this stroller for serious runners.

Review: Babble Best: Jogging Strollers, Kate Bayless, Jan. 27, 2009

4. Fit Pregnancy

In their 2009 buyer's guide, Fit Pregnancy picks the BOB Ironman as the best stroller for outdoor use, calling it "built for speed." Reviewer Tracy Teare says the BOB Ironman performs well and tracks straight over both roads and packed-dirt trails.

Review: Buyer's Guide 2009: Strollers, Tracy Teare, Apr. 2009

5. The Gear Junkie

Stephen Regenold, author of the nationally syndicated Gear Junkie column, writes a detailed personal review of the BOB Ironman. Having tested the stroller for more than two months, Regenold likes the large canopy, stiff suspension and smooth ride. The only downside is a sweat-attracting handlebar and weak caliper hand brake.

Review: BOB Ironman Sport Utility Stroller Review, Stephen Regenold, Oct. 16, 2007

6. About.com

Christine Luff, the running guide at About.com, highlights the BOB Ironman as a "great option" for serious roadrunners. Luff praises the performance and handling, and finds the parking break easy to engage. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

Review: Top Jogging Strollers, Christine Luff, Feb. 26, 2009

7. Pregnancy & Newborn

The BOB Ironman scores the Readers' Choice award from Pregnancy & Newborn magazine in their 2008 Readers' Choice award survey.

Review: 2008 Pregnancy & Newborn Readers' Choice Awards, Editors of Pregnancy & Newborn, Sept. 2008

8. JoggingStroller.com

More than 60 owner-written reviews of the BOB Ironman are posted at JoggingStroller.com, with most parents loving how smooth the stroller glides -- even over trails. There are only a handful of negative comments, and most parents praise this stroller enthusiastically. One jogger notes it's hard to steer around curvy sidewalks.

Review: BOB Ironman Stroller, Contributors to JoggingStroller.com

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