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BOB Sport Utility Stroller – Pacific Blue
BOB Sport Utility Stroller - Pacific Blue
Want the go-anywhere, tough, durable lightweight design of a mountain bike? The BOBSport Utility Stroller is the perfect stroller for moms and dads who love the great outdoors and want to share it with their child. The knobby tires, state of the art suspension can handle bumpy trails, curbs and cracked sidewalks. 16" knobby tires for maximum traction Fast, two-step fold up design for stow and go portability State of the art suspension system adjusts to provide ultimate comfort and performan
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(out of 4 reviews)
Price: $ 299.00
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August 16th, 2010 - 13:48
Review by Sarah L. Mayhew, esq. for BOB Sport Utility Stroller – Pacific Blue
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I bought this in red (from another internet store) and I absolutely love it. I was debating between the BOB and the Dreamer Design, but ultimately decided on the BOB and I’m glad I did. The stroller is really light — one of the lightest joggers on the market. It is very easy to fold up (and the wheels are really simple to remove for added compactness). I LOVE the canopy, which is very large and has a great overhang to block the sun from baby’s eyes. The suspension is fabulous and unlike other joggers, there are no uncomfortable bars or supports at the back so that baby sits up high on the suspension and is held in a hammock-style seat. My 2 1/2-month old loves the hammock feel of the ride and prefers her jogger to her regular stroller. The storage on this stroller is great. There is a generous basket underneath, a large pocket on the back of the seat and two mesh pockets inside for bottles, binkies, toys, etc. There also is a cup console that can be purchased separately (I highly recommend this). With the heat/sun shield (sold separately), my baby stays cool and is protected from the sun while still enjoying the view. I’m not a serious runner so I bought the BOB with the polymer wheels (rather than the spoke wheels on the Deluxe version), which the BOB website suggested would be better for beach use. The polymer wheels add 6 ounces to the weight, but that really is only important if you’re serious about running in races. I haven’t noticed any other difference.
I chose the BOB over the Dreamer Design Rebound for the following reasons: the Dreamer Design is several pounds heavier. The Dreamer Design hood does not stay fully extended because of the unique shape and pivoting feature. The dreamer design hood pivots to protect against the setting or rising sun, but I found that with the heat and sun shield in place on the BOB and with the generous overhang on the BOB hood, I did not miss the pivote feature. I liked the generous suspension on the BOB better than the Dreamer Design. The BOB is simpler to fold. The BOB has a better recline, which is important since my little one is not ready to sit upright on her own just yet. The Dreamer Design has an easy-to-adjust harness system, but the harness runs up the middle of the seat back so that it looks lumpy and uncomfortable for the baby. The BOB on the other hand has a padded seat back that my baby just loves.
One last note, shop the internet for the BOB — there are some great deals out there that include free (and FAST) shipping, colors that aren’t available elsewhere and some accessories.
August 16th, 2010 - 14:37
Review by M. Deloe for BOB Sport Utility Stroller – Pacific Blue
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I honestly do not know what we would do without our BOB jogging stroller! My wife has been marathon training for several months with our now 1 year old daughter. Our daughter loves tagging along on runs, races and being outside with mom, no matter how long they are. The stroller has a mesh basket behind the seat as well as a very roomy basket underneath. All of this storage is extremeley helpful on long runs so extra toys, water, snacks, etc. can be taken along, thus reducing the likelihood of baby meltdown miles away from home! Another great feature is the large canopy that almost covers our daughter completely from the sun. Being in Las Vegas where it is always sunny, not having our daughter exposed to the sun or getting blinded is a definite plus. Also, the window in the canopy is great so you can always peek down and make sure that your kiddo is doing okay.
One point that I would like to make is that we are really glad that we didn’t spend the extra money for the Revolution. Although the front tire does not swivel like the Revolution’s does, we have never found it to be a problem. If you simply apply more weight to the left or to the right, you can make turns just fine. Plus, running while pushing with one arm is possible without a wheel swiveling all over the place. The wheels are also a cinch to take off and since we have small cars, we always have to take the back wheels off to fit it in our trunk. No biggie though. The BOB assembles just as easy as any other stroller you may have.
All in all, we would definitely recommend the BOB. It is lightweight, but heavy duty. I have not seen construction of this quality in any other strollers around. We have put hundreds of miles on it and it still looks and acts brand new!!
August 16th, 2010 - 14:46
Review by speechy for BOB Sport Utility Stroller – Pacific Blue
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You can’t beat this stroller. It is very easy to use and take apart, unlike cheaper brands. It handles rougher terrain beautifully. The sun canopy is extra large which is another great feature. It really is perfect.
August 16th, 2010 - 15:08
Review by Natalie Botkin for BOB Sport Utility Stroller – Pacific Blue
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BEST PURCHASE EVER!!! I live at the beach and even during high-tide this thing just plows thru!! Its GREAT on the sand, in the woods on trails everything. It is a bit large even when folded w/ wheels off so its hard to fit in my truck but its TOTALLY AWESOME!!! The baby seat fits snug and the top folds ALL the way down so the sun stays off my son. I’d buy this stroller over and over again!! AS LONG AS IT LASTS I wont have to. Its very durable yet I’ve only had it for 2 months. So far so good!!