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Bob Sport Utility Deluxe Stroller

Kid's Clothing > StrollersRated: 2 by 1 review.

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Go for a walk or run without having to accommodate a babysitter's schedule! The BOB Sport Utility Deluxe stroller lets you take your child with you.

  • This model has lightweight quick-release aluminum alloy wheels with stainless steel spokes; high-pressure, semislick tires provide great on-road performance
  • 2-position coil spring/elastomer shock absorbers adjust for small and big kids; rear-wheel suspension has 3 in. of travel for on- and off-road comfort and performance
  • Front wheel tracking adjustment system allows stroller's alignment to be adjusted quickly and easily
  • Ultralight padded seat back reclines for comfortable naps on the go; 5-point padded seat harness with easy-to-use straps keeps child secure
  • Lightweight aluminum alloy frame folds up easily in 2 steps, with or without wheels attached, for stow-and-go portability
  • Caliper type hand brake and foot-activated rear wheel parking brake
  • 2 interior seat pockets, 1 large pocket on seat back and large, Low Bay Cargo Basket underneath
  • Includes multiposition sun canopy and front wheel fender

Capacity:70 pounds
Dimensions:51 x 23 x 41 inches
Folded dimensions:(With wheels on) 41.6 x 23 x 17.5 inches
Material(s):Aluminum alloy frame/ripstop nylon/aluminum wheels
Weight:22.4 pounds
Wheel diameter:16 inches
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Construction A+.... Performance.... C-

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I run pretty regularly with a standard run being in the 5-7 mile range. This was our second jogging stroller--our first was a Chariot Cougar 1, which I convinced myself didn't ride as well as would a dedicated jogging stroller. Running with the BoB for a few months left me more appreciative of the Cougar's merits though.

The BoB is very solidly constructed, harness well-designed, folds very nicely, and conveys a general sense of Quality. But out on the road, it doesn't really perform. It doesn't track all that well--the wheelbase is too short, the wheels too small, and the kid rides too high for really easy running [in my opinion]. For a stroller that's supposedly oriented toward use on trails, these defects are particularly problematic--after a few frustrating excursions, I wound up using it exclusively on-road.

After selling off the BoB (I think we owned it about a year), we purchased a well-used Baby Jogger which I felt outperformed it. When it came time to purchase a double, we went with the double Chariot and have been quite happy with it. If what you're looking for is a well-built, easily-stowable stroller that you're going to keep on pavement and probably not run more than a couple miles with, the BoB may be just your thing. At this pricepoint, however, I think there are better options.
Ice Station Zebra at REI on 09/09/2008