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Jogging Strollers
- Best jogging stroller BOB Ironman *Est. $350
- Budget jogging stroller Jeep Overland Limited *Est. $200
- Jogging stroller for long-distance runners Baby Jogger Performance Single *Est. $430
- Best all-terrain stroller BOB Revolution *Est. $390
- Budget all-terrain stroller Jeep Liberty Limited *Est. $160
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The fixed front wheel of this sturdy jogger and bulky build may make you second guess this top rated jogging stroller
- Durable aluminum frame
- Adjustable wheel tracking
- Ideal for rough terrain
- Easy to fold
- Expensive
- Difficult to maneuver in tight spaces
- Bulky
December 2010Like its sister models, the BOB Ironman (*Est. $350) and BOB Revolution (*Est. $390), the BOB Sport Utility (*Est. $300) is one of the top-performing jogging strollers. The stroller has the same frame as the Ironman, with identical storage options, safety features, weight capacity and limited warranty. According to reviewers, this model stands out thanks to its knobby, thick 16-inch wheels, which handle rough terrain with ease. The wheels add 2 pounds to the stroller, bringing the total weight to 23 pounds, compared to the Ironman's 21 pounds. The BOB Sport Utility is well suited for trail, beach and off-road running. Adjustable wheel tracking and an impressive suspension system create an incredibly smooth ride, reviewers say. Reviewers agree that the major drawback of the Sport Utility is its fixed front wheel. The wheel makes the stroller difficult to maneuver in tight spaces or around sharp corners. Some buyer reviews also fault the stroller for its fixed handles, which can make pushing the Sport Utility less comfortable for taller parents.
Professional reviews of the BOB Sport Utility are limited, with most publications instead focusing on the BOB Ironman (*Est. $350) and BOB Revolution (*Est. $390). JoggingStroller.com provides the most extensive review, praising the Sport Utility for its stellar all-terrain performance. RunningTimes.com and offers less detailed, but positive reviews. Buzzillions.com and Amazon.com are the best sources for consumer reviews.
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JoggingStroller.com offers the most complete review of the BOB Sport Utility. Editors call the Sport Utility the most "rugged" of BOB's line of joggers. They recommend the stroller for parents who run primarily off-road. More than 70 consumers also weigh in, noting the excellent off-road traction. Drawbacks lie only in the steering and the somewhat bulky fold.
Review: BOB SUS Stroller, Editor and Contributors to JoggingStroller.com
2. iRunFar.com
Bryon Powell, the founder of the blog found at IRunFar.com, says that for trail-running parents the BOB Sport Utility's knobby, thick tires and suspension are unbeatable. She also notes that the storage features of the stroller are very satisfactory.
Review: Stroller Discussion and BOB Sport Utility Stroller Review, Bryon Powell, Nov. 13, 2009
3. Running TimesDetails/Subscribe
Jonathan Beverly reviews eight jogging strollers, testing them on multiple terrains over a distance of 10 to 20 miles. Beverly says that the BOB Sport Utility is unsurpassed in stability and tracking, but notes that the folding process is cumbersome.
Review: Running Times Guide to Running Strollers, Jonathan Beverly, Oct. 2002
Several dozen consumer reviews give the BOB Sport Utility exceptionally high marks - 4.5 stars out of 5. Most reviewers praise the stroller for its smooth ride and durability. The only cons that consumers focus on are difficult maneuverability and the non-adjustable handle.
Review: BOB Sport Utility Jogging Stroller in Pacific Blue, Contributors to Buzzillions.com
5. Amazon.com
Seventy percent of consumer reviewers at Amazon.com give the BOB Sport Utility a perfect 5 out of 5 stars. Most note that the stroller is well worth its hefty price tag and praise its durability. Like other reviews of the Sport Utility, consumers say that the only real drawback of the stroller is its limited maneuverability.
Review: BOB Sport Utility Stroller, Contributors to Amazon.com
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