( 14 reviews )
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Posted: Aug 11 2009
I bought the 12 inch all aluminum wheel Bob. It has been less than 1 month and the back wheel is already squeaking like an old stroller. I called the manufacturer and they told me to lubricate the wheel. I asked why an expensive stroller like this would already be making noise and they told me maybe weather conditions. Well the stroller is stored inside and has never been in the rain or harsh weather. My 8 month old hates the seat because it is uncomfortable and a piece of the reflector on the top has already torn off. I chose Bob because I thought it was top of the line but it has just turned out to be a huge disappointment. There is no clip to keep it closed when trying to put it in my trunk so often it would open up as I attempted to store it in the trunk of my VW. After 3 days of trying to figure out how to collapse and keep BOB closed so it could be stored in the trunk, my back was killing me. There is also very little room in the storage basket below and I have not found a bag that I can attach that fits snug and does not flop around and hit my baby in the head since the only thing separating the seat is a piece of material. There is also nothing to make the seat more comfortable so baby has to slouch. Yes it is light weight but this is only a good feature if you do not plan on taking it in and out of the trunk on a daily basis. I expected better for a $400 stroller when I paid a little over one month ago now the price has dropped by $40, even more disappointing.
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Posted: Jul 8 2009
We are having our first child in October, and wanted one stroller that we could use for everything for this child and any that come after. I did extensive research on a variety of strollers yet I always came back to the BOB. I had the stroller delivered yesterday by FedEx (free shipping took 3 days). In a matter of 10 minutes I had it out of the packaging and ready to go. All you need to do is put on the wheels and assembly is done. Nice! You can tell just by inspection of the stroller alone that it is built for safety and built to last. There are no sharp pieces on it and nowhere that little fingers or toes can get pinched. The entire product, from the bars of the frame, to the joints that connect them, to the wheels, to the covering is all top notch. Anything that can be adjusted, is designed to be EASILY adjusted and with the color coding (Red means you can move or adjust it) I feel very comfortable that any of my friends or family that may need to operate this stroller will have zero problems doing so. I read many reviews about the storage in the bottom being small. I think it is of adequate size and you could place plenty of things in there. I also read many reviews saying they wouldn't take this into stores or to the mall. My wife and I both agree that this truly is the only stroller you need for jogging, walking, trail hiking (within reason), shopping, etc. It really does practically push itself and it can make tight turns and corners like nothing. I bought the Infant Car Seat Adapter, the handlebar console, the warm fuzzy, and the weather shield. There was some talk about the infant car seat adapter preventing the stroller from folding down to it's usual size without it installed and I can say from experience that the statement is absolutely false. It folds just as small as it can with or without it. One tip for when you do fold this stroller for storage is to pull the two halves together as much as possible and then secure them with the strap. I also recommend locking the front wheel in place when you store it. You can then use the front wheel for easy maneuvering in your trunk. Attention to detail is evident everywhere you look in this stroller. In my opinion there is no better option out there and if you can afford this stroller it will be the only one that you will ever need to buy. My wife agrees and believe me- spending this much on a stroller was a tough sell to her but now that she has seen it and used it she is extremely happy I went with this one. You will never, ever, regret this purchase.
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Posted: Jul 6 2009
Yes, there are a million strollers to choose from. If you have twins I believe this is the best choice. 1. You can push it with your finger. It's that easy. 2. The brake is soooooo easy with the flip of your foot. No having to reach down because the brake won't flip with your foot (baby trend). 3. It's large enough to grow with your kiddos - holds 100 lbs (most double strollers are 75 lbs) 4. It fits in my trunk (Nissan Maxima) with my old stroller the double snap n go. We've gone to the zoo and used our Bob and we've used the double snap n go when they were babies for quick shopping trips. Both fit in my trunk and NO I did not have to remove the wheel. 5. Although it heavy and bulky so is every other good double stroller out there. Suck it up and accept it. There is no getting around these points. 6. LARGE sunshades to cover my babies face and eyes. Individual canopies. 7. My diaper bag (The Mothership) strap fits across the handlebar. The only negative I would say is that it has a small basket underneath. But most joggers do. I don't jog. I use this as my everyday stroller. From birth we used the "snuzzlers" in it so their heads didn't flop around. At 5 months they didn't need it anymore. Definitely need to buy the cup holder/zip pocket. You'd be lost without it.
