Jogging strollers with a lockable front wheel
Which jogging strollers have a front wheel that can be locked in place for running?
BOB-dc Revolution Flex 3.0: After nine months, 280 km of running and 600 km of walking with a 14 kg toddler, the reviewer called it the most capable jogging stroller tested and a daily driver; the 16-inch air tires rolled over curbs and gravel, the front wheel locked for runs, and the fold was 23 percent smaller than the previous generation, but it is heavy and large folded. Thule Urban Glide 3 (single): A reviewer shows the 16-inch rear wheels and explains that the front wheel can be fixed by turning a knob with a lock icon, which lengthens the stroller for a smooth run, and that a small dial adjusts tracking; unlocked, it swivels and can be pushed with one finger indoors. Testers stopped recommending this model as a jogger after finding a safety sheet in the box saying it is 'not suitable for running'. Thule replied that the wording is required in some countries, that the model meets ASTM F833 in the US and Canada and is designed for jogging, and that the front wheel must be locked for jogging. The site still records its run-ability test scores as very high.
| Product | Why | Front wheel lock | Running use | Weight | Folding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. BOB-dc Revolution Flex 3.0 sold by albeebaby.com | After nine months, 280 km of running and 600 km of walking with a 14 kg toddler, the reviewer called it the most capable jogging stroller tested and a daily driver; the 16-inch air tires rolled over curbs and gravel, the front wheel locked for runs, and the fold was 23 percent smaller than the previous generation, but it is heavy and large folded. | After nine months, 280 km of running and 600 km of walking with a 14 kg toddler, the reviewer called it the most capable jogging stroller tested and a daily driver; the 16-inch air tires rolled over curbs and gravel, the front wheel locked for runs, and the fold was 23 percent smaller than the previous generation, but it is heavy and large folded. review | Run-ability scored 7.7; adjustable tracking, handlebar height and suspension allowed custom running ergonomics, and it was comfortable to push and tilt for turns. review | Product weight is 12.9 kg. manual | The fold was not apparent or intuitive without instructions and practice; side triggers were stiff and required strength, the folded stroller fell forward awkwardly, did not stand on its own or auto-lock, and the fold buckle felt too short. review |
| 2. Thule Urban Glide 3 (single) sold by albeebaby.com | A reviewer shows the 16-inch rear wheels and explains that the front wheel can be fixed by turning a knob with a lock icon, which lengthens the stroller for a smooth run, and that a small dial adjusts tracking; unlocked, it swivels and can be pushed with one finger indoors. | A reviewer shows the 16-inch rear wheels and explains that the front wheel can be fixed by turning a knob with a lock icon, which lengthens the stroller for a smooth run, and that a small dial adjusts tracking; unlocked, it swivels and can be pushed with one finger indoors. review | The review calls the stroller easy to push and very responsive, with good off-road ability and an updated full suspension, and treats it as strongest for runners and off-road use. blog | - | Testers report that the fold handle often would not stay in position, which prevented the stroller from closing, locking or standing, and that their unit struggled to self-latch; unfolding was simple but the bulky stroller needed some muscle to shake open and it did not self-stand. They had not seen these issues on another unit of the same model. review |
Also cited in the text
- Thule Urban Glide 3 (single), Safety warning and buying decision: Testers stopped recommending this model as a jogger after finding a safety sheet in the box saying it is 'not suitable for running'. Thule replied that the wording is required in some countries, that the model meets ASTM F833 in the US and Canada and is designed for jogging, and that the front wheel must be locked for jogging. The site still records its run-ability test scores as very high. review
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