Sunday, February 5, 2012

Best Jogging Strollers in 2010

There are so many jogging strollers that are available today and selecting which one is the best jogging stroller for can be difficult ... but there's a few that stand out above the crowd.

So what would make the best jogging stroller?

The factors to consider for selecting the best stroller are:

  1. Providing a safe yet smooth ride for the child.
  2. Good handling and comfortable maneuverability for all terrains
  3. Durable construction
  4. Good Value for Money
  5. Great features (like a sunshade, drink holder, snack tray and more).

With these factors in mind, here are some of the top strollers that are available in the market:

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The Jeep Liberty Limited is a relatively inexpensive jogging stroller coming in at just over $200 US dollars.

It uses 12” inflatable tires and front swivel wheels are all made to withstand any kind of surface. You could also lock the front swivel wheel to make it easier for you to go through rough terrain.

What separates the Jeep Liberty Limited jogging stroller from others is the inclusion of an entertainment system for both you and your baby.

This stroller has the I Drive entertainment toy system that includes horns, car sounds, and music that attaches to the child’s swivel tray to try and entertain him.

For the parents, the I Baby Sound system easily connects to your iPods or other MP3 players so that you can listen to your music while you are jogging.

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The Kolcraft Contours Option 3 wheeler is another inexpensive stroller that is priced at roughly 160 US dollars.

The handling of this stroller is quite smooth. It uses 8" single front swivel wheels and 12" rear never flat wheels for stable movement especially in tight spaces.

What makes this stroller stand out is the incredibly head turning design. It’s bright colors and streamlined look makes the Kolcraft Contours Options 3 Wheeler one of the more eye catching single jogging strollers. There had been many times where people have approached me to complement the aesthetics of the stroller.

Aside from the design, the Kolcraft Contours Option 3 wheeler also has good features for making the baby very comfortable as you jog. It has both a unique floating seat that has suspension and it also has a multi-position reclining seat and removable infant head rest.

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  • Bob Revolution Jogging Stroller

The Bob Revolution Jogging Stroller is one of the easiest strollers to handle. It’s product description boasts of excellent maneuverability in the urban jungle. It does back up its claims as it is truly easy to breeze around city streets, malls, or cramped corridors because of its wonderfully constructed swiveling front wheel.

Even the locked mode for faster paces performs exceptionally well. It is also stable even when going at higher speeds and passing through rough terrain.

This jogging stroller also offers great two-step fold-up design for stow-and-go portability. It is not as hard to fold, which makes it vital when taking it with you for trips.

You do have to pay for the high quality and good design however. The Bob Revolution stroller is on the higher end of the price scale as it costs around $380.00

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  • Bob Ironman Sport Utility Stroller

When it comes to toughness, few jogging strollers can beat the Bob Ironman Sport utility stroller. It has been purposely built for withstanding the toughest uses and passing through the roughest terrain.

Aside from the tough frame, this stroller also has a good suspension 3 inch system that is capable of traveling through sand or snow. The front locked wheels also mean that going straight despite these kinds of terrain does not need much effort.

This toughness does come at a price though. The Bob Ironman Sport utility stroller is on the higher tier of strollers when it comes to price. Purchasing this stroller would set you back around $350.00

Drum Roll Please ... My Pick as the Best Jogging Stroller in 2009:

While all of these jogging strollers do rate and sell well, my overall pick for the best jogging stroller would be the:

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Jeep Liberty Limited

I chose this stroller because for me it is able to do great in all of the factors that I mentioned above. The other strollers may outperform them in one aspect but the Liberty Limited would outperform them in the other aspects.

For example, the Ironman Sport Utility stroller may be tougher, but the Jeep Liberty Limited would be much easier to handle, while giving your child and yourself entertainment functionalities. It’s design, while not as pretty as the Kolcraft Contours, can still turn some heads, and it’s price range as compared with the Bob Revolution stroller, is definitely a big plus.

Overall, when I consider functionality, price, and how it can entertain both me and my child while we Jog, I would really select the Jeep Liberty Limited as the best jogging stroller.

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Related posts:

  1. Jeep Liberty Limited 3 Wheel All Terrain Stroller Review
  2. Kolcraft Contours Options 3 Wheeler in Ruby
  3. Best Double Jogging Strollers in 2010
  4. BOB Revolution Duallie Stroller Review
  5. BOB Revolution 12″ Aluminum Wheel Jogging Stroller Review


Comments

3 Responses to “Best Jogging Strollers in 2010”
  1. Jill says:

    Great article. I could not find jogging stroller ratings on Consumer Reports, so this was very helpful to me.

  2. Aaron says:

    I really like the Jeep Liberty Limited. Price is right and it is very secure for my son.

  3. Missy says:

    I like the BOB Revolution 12″ Aluminum Wheel Stroller in Black. It has number of features like sunshade, drink holder, snack tray and more with aluminum swiveling front wheel.

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