At first glance:

This is an off-road jogger with a surprisingly good on-road performance.
You’re more likely to speed walk or jog with it than actually run. In fact:

Tike Tech X3 has a really smooth ride, extremely spacious headroom and an adjustable handlebar. Besides that, it’s car seat compatible. Sounds like a dream, right?

So why is it dragging its wheels behind BOB SUS, Baby Jogger FIT or even a Jeep stroller?

Lowest Prices Online

Source	Price	Order Here
	$269.99	Visit Store
	$269.99	Visit Store
	$269.99	Visit Store

Tike Tech X3 Sport on Closer Inspection: where is the foot rest?

We could blame its slightly clunky look or maybe the vague price tag.
But our main gripe is that the manufacturers seem to have overlooked one rather important detail. Maybe it was nearly time for lunch or someone had to run to pick up the kids? Whatever it was, all thoughts of putting in a footrest went out the window.
Check out this little guy flailing around trying to find somewhere to put his designer trainers: one foot up, the other foot up, lotus position – it seems like he just doesn’t know what to do with himself. Or maybe he’s a budding advertising genius just trying to give the best shot of the Nike logo on his tracksuit bottoms? You decide:-)

Another downside of Tike Tech X3 is the tricky basket. It’s large but good luck putting something bulky in it.
There is a bar going across the front of it (to add sturdiness, which is a pretty good idea) but, combined with the perhaps 4” clearance room, makes it tricky to get things in or out of there. On the other hand, you could see this as a bonus, as any criminal element thinking about swiping something from it will move on to an easier target.

Tike Tech X3 Sport: The look and feel

If a Hummer and a Ford Focus got together, the result would probably look like the Tike Tech X3. Luckily, it puts comfort above attractiveness and at 26lbs is comparable with Joovy Zoom ATS or BOB SUS jogging strollers.
Thanks to the height of the seatback, it’s suitable even for taller toddlers (the headroom is a nice 25 inches).
High-end IFD shocks (Independent Frame Damping) cancel out vibrations at wheel impact making for a really super smooth ride.

What does Dad say?

‘Tough but amazingly light. Tike Tech is well worth the already reasonable price.’

A man of few words.

Tike Tech X3 Sports Performance

Includes: Easy Ride, Stability, Durability, Alignment, Handle, Off-road and Safety.

Easy Ride:
The Tike Tech is quite a good runner despite its bulky looks. Parents love the way it moves and rave about its smooth ride. A bit of grunt work is needed to get it moving but that’s mainly due to the shock absorbers. Once you get it going though, it’s like pushing air.  It’s not that heavy, but it also doesn’t roll itself like the Schwinn Instep Arrow or BOB Ironman. Compared to the Baby Jogger FIT, I’d say that it’s slightly worse when it comes to lightness and maneuverability.

Stability:
Nothing much to say here – it feels stable!

Durability:
This stroller will be around for a long time – a bit like Madonna but less annoying. It has a slightly less than standard 60lb weight capacity (all Top5 joggers weigh 70lbs). Some parents have trained for two marathons with this stroller and I’m pretty sure the stroller was in better shape than they were by the end of it.

Alignment:
No particular complaints. Tike Tech has front wheel adjustable tracking – you simply have to adjust a little lever if sometimes it veers a little to one side or the other.

Handlebar:
It has an angled adjustable handlebar just like the Jeep Overland or Schwinn/Instep Arrow. Love it!

Off-road:
This is where the Tike Tech really comes into its own. Even at a jog, it can handle a variety of off-road conditions and goes over bumps, and up and down curbs with ease. The IFD shocks do a great job absorbing the bumps. A silky smooth ride!

Safety:
A tethering strap goes from top to bottom just like BOB’s, and it also features an additional chest harness. So unless your kid is Houdini, he isn’t going anywhere. A one-tap foot brake works for both wheels.

Rollerblading:

If you like being on wheels too, you’ll love the Tike Tech. I know of one rollerblading mom who returned another perfectly good stroller in favour of the Tike Tech. She admitted that the quality was a bit better on the other one, but the suspension and firm seat were what made her go with the Tike Tech in the end.

Lowest Prices Online

Source	Price	Order Here
	$269.99	Visit Store
	$269.99	Visit Store
	$269.99	Visit Store

Is it good for Strollnetics?

Indeed. The adjustable handle bar works it all: Arms, Abs and Buttocks shaping can be done easily!

Real Life Usage: ease of use, child’s comfort, storage space and parent’s extras

Tike Tech X3 is well-made and easy to use. But while it’s comfortable for even future basketball players, there’s still the foot rest issue to contend with.

Ease of use – includes Folding, Adjusting and Use of Harnesses.

Folding:
Easy one-step folding. Stands locked when folded.

Adjusting and Use of Harnesses:
The additional chest harness seems like a cool idea. Then you realize that you’re going to have to make this extra movement to fasten your child around 20 times a day. Well, I’d rather skip that.

Child’s comfort includes:  a reclining seat, seat height & width, canopy, foot rest, quality of fabrics and suspension.

Seat:
It’s nicely padded but also firm so your child won’t be sliding around all over the place. The seat and canopy height are taller than most (21″ seat back and 25″ head room) – in a quick comparison with the other Top Jogging Strollers, this one came out on top. Literally.
Tike Tech reclines flat on the strap.

Canopy:
This is one of the best features of the Tike Tech X3. You can get out and about in all weathers, safe in the knowledge that your kid won’t end up looking like a tomato or a drowned rat. The removable canopy extends far lower than any other stroller I’ve seen and has a peek-a-boo window so you can also keep an eye out for any mischief going on inside.

Foot rest:
Well, there’s no such extra. Oops! However, this issue has an advantage, as thanks to this, the Tike Tech has a nice long leg drop, which makes this stroller suitable for taller kids.

Fabric quality:
The quality isn’t that great but the good news is that it wipes clean – music to every parent’s ears.

Parent extras:
The infant car seat adapter has to be purchased separately but it fits in most recent-model cars. Just snap your car seat onto the stroller and go. There’s also an optional bassinet attachment that converts your sport stroller into a pram, meaning you only have to buy one stroller.
You can spend the money you save on the water bottle holder or a rain cover, which also have to be purchased separately.

Unique features:
IFD Shox and a dual rear suspension make for an exceptionally smooth ride. A huge canopy and the highest seatback for taller kids.

Weaknesses:
It can be hard to push initially. There’s no foot rest and no cup-holders, as well as an inconvenient storage basket.

Conclusion

Great stroller for rollerblading with tiny babies, a dream for taller parents and kiddos – if you can close your eyes to the missing footrest and the clumsy looks.

Lowest Prices Online

Source	Price	Order Here
	$269.99	Visit Store
	$269.99	Visit Store
	$269.99	Visit Store

Walkingmama Tike Tech X3 All Terrain Sport Jogging Stroller Review

A Walk a Day is a Weight Loss Habit

Do you know why ‘heavy users’ are the food industry’s most valuable asset?

The reason is that they may buy less, but they buy something every day. If having a bar of chocolate every day is your guilty pleasure, you’re far less likely to skip it. It’s your little treat to yourself and it’s become a habit.

Psychologically, a habit develops if something is repeated at least 21 times in a row. So, if you buy a chocolate bar every day for 21 days, you’ve got the basis for habit formation.

Less is more when it comes to losing weight

Now imagine that you pig out a little and eat FIVE bars over just one weekend… Does that guarantee that you will eat the same the following weekend? Well, it’s unlikely. For it to become a habit, you would need to eat five chocolate bars 21 weekends in a row!

Applying this logic to a slightly healthier habit, it follows that one walk a day is easier  than 5 hours’ walking over a weekend. And surprisingly, with regard to weight loss, it’s much more efficient to walk one hour every day day than, say 3 hours twice a week. In fact, you can probably work a short walk into your daily routine without even really noticing it. Just make a daily walk part of your life for 21 days, and you’ll get into the habit.

Consistent walking guarantees weight loss results

Nothing gives a sustainable and long-lasting result like something done daily. You’ll notice little changes right from the beginning. And over time, it becomes a habit. Habits are rarely forgotten. They are part of our lives.

If you’re skeptical about one walk daily providing better results than three hours twice a week,  think about this scenario. Which do you think would make your teeth cleaner – brushing for 3 minutes every day or 6 minutes every second day? The same basic rules apply to everything in life. Be consistent and you’ll notice results.

Just one hour of energetic walking every day got me into the best shape I’ve ever been in. Going to the gym twice a week never had this effect on my body!

How to make walking a part of your life

Consistency 

A daily walk becomes a daily habit – you’ll find it difficult to skip it after some time!

Continuous improvements

An hour-long walk is great exercise – soon you’ll be able to walk one-and-a-half or even two hours with ease.

Feel happier

Being in the fresh air so often will help bring a little color to your cheeks. Feeling your body move and getting a sense of how your body works will improve your mood. Walking is a natural way to start a better life.

Dedication

Regardless of your mood, circumstances or the weather, go for a walk every day. You’ll feel better for doing it. How you get to work, to the shops or anywhere else should be on foot.

Walk yourself to a fantastic figure – and an even better mood – every day!

Walkingmama A Habit of Walking

Moms, are you brave enough for funky designer leggings and loud printed dresses?

Fashion for Moms – highly addictive and completely intoxicating. Fashion that makes moms feel seriously cool!

We focused on the pieces that are good for Moms on the go, with or without a stroller.

Fabulous brands like QooQoo with its intoxicating creativity of funky prints, Pompidoo stylish camera bags that fits all mom’s stuff, KatyaKatya Shehurina feminine floating dresses, Anna Led’s delicately intellectual jumpsuits, Natalija Jansone’s chick&comfort casuals and Baltic Armani – Pojhanheimo Couture’s clean minimalist pieces.

How to buy from Strollnetics Fashion Magazine

All the items are available from the designer’s online stores via direct link. Just click on the item if you’d like to buy it. Shipping worldwide.
Use our promo code you’ll find inside – to get a special Mother’s Day Discount!

Strollnetics Magazine – First online magazine about Fashion, Lifestyle and Fitness for Moms!

Click to view Strollnetics Magazine by Walkingmama Magazine on GLOSSI.COM

Walkingmama Fashion For Moms – Strollnetics Magazine Mother’s Day Edition!

What makes the perfect jogging stroller? Sturdy frame, advanced suspension, blistering alighment? What about the good sized canopy, amazing folding or longer legs drop?

Touch the picture to see the 10 Best Jogging Stroller Features:  Red Spots are the Most Important, while Blue ones are Nice To Have Features.

Each spot is linked to the review of the best model. Enjoy!

Walkingmama Touch & Discover Best Jogging Stroller Features

This stroller will get the job done, but not as stellar as the more expensive brands.
If you’re a moderate jogger with no intentions of investing much – this is the stroller for you. The ride is smooth but still doesn’t glide like an air.

Jeep is good for daily life and moderate jogging and less so for the serious running.

Affordable stroller for the moderate joggers

I tend to brush aside the customer’s disappointments of  not getting a blistering stroller for a little money. I’m not a snob, but we just have to be realistic. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to jogging strollers.
The Jeep Overland is very affordable, and it is one of the best in its price range.
Comparing to its closest price competitor, Schwinn Instep Arrow – the Jeep is designed more for the real life (bigger seat, ample storage) than for  high speed comfy run (Schwinn can be pushed with just one finger and has shock absorbers).

Bells and whistles

The reason why I haven’t included Jeep Overland  in my Top 5 is because I always wondering about people buying strollers because of a mp3 player or pedometer. Does it make the ride better? Does the child feel more comfortable only because of Mp3?
I tend to doubt the products that compete on bells and whistles. But Jeep has exceeded my expectations!

Jeep Overland Review Summary

Jeep Overland never feels as fast as expected – mainly because of its weight (26lbs vs 23 of BOB or 20lbs of Schwinn Arrow).
It feels slightly heavy to run and a bit bumpy for speeding off-road. However, it has good control on the mud/grass. The stroller has 3 soft ride knobbed tires but no shock absorbers – which is very okay for the walking and jogging and less enjoyable for the speedy exercises.
An adjustable handle is a very attractive feature anyway.
Jeep does fit into a four-door sedan and feels fine in public transport.

Look: Nothing actively offends here. The Jeep looks rugged, just as the name suggests (and is loved by fathers). Its sporty look and mp3 with odometer are added to help moms maintain a dedication to their running (if your dedication is weak, nothing will help you, though).

Dad’s voice: It’s not girly at all! If cross bracing had been added, I think it could work well in most National Parks and don’t worry about the rivets pulling through the frame.

Lowest Prices Online

Source	Price	Order Here
	$199.99	Visit Store
	$205.46	Visit Store
	$224.95	Visit Store

Sports Performance

Includes: Easy Ride, Stability, Durability, Alignment, Handle, Off-road and Safety.

The Jeep Overland is designed for outdoor use by healthy people.
I say “by healthy people” because it has a large amount of comments about the heaviness of the steering. The more miles you have to go the more you’ll feel the burn. I wouldn’t recommend this if you’re running long distance on curvy paths, unless you’d like an extra workout on your arms.

Actually, the Koolcraft has removed the shock absorbers, which made the steering more easy, compared to the previous model, Jeep Overland Fierce.

Easy Ride/Performance.  The ride is good, however, not as excellent as some ex-BOB users might expect (they say that unlike a BOB, you have to PUSH this stroller to get it to move). But, objectively speaking, Ferrari owners might find the rest of the cars not so appealing..
The Jeep still does have a nice smooth ride and it’s comfy but not so lightweight and soft. So it’s not frustrating but not excellent.  Maneuverability is the same as all the alloy rim fixed wheels: it’s easy as it can be.

Stability – Not really steady. When turning at a fast speed, it feels flimsy and the inside tire comes off the ground. The stroller might tilt and fall off. It also tips easily, especially if you put more than 3 lbs onto the parent console (hanging a heavy diaper bag on the stroller’s holder).
The wheels don’t seem very stable (probably because they sit quite loose on a rear axle).

Durability: How sturdy it is and how long it lasts.
Excellent feedback: despite some of the shakiness, the Jeep has a durable tread for off-roading. Aluminum/steel frame is of good quality.
Parents say it lasts through child one, two, and even three. It has traveled many miles and been on many jogging excursions and haven’t experienced any trouble.
No parts broken except a pedometer and mp3. But we didn’t count on them anyway…

Adjustable Handle – This feature makes the choice pretty clear for the tall parents or serious runners. Normally, strollers make it very exhausting for the taller people to bend to push the stroller around. It’s great when you can lift it to your personal height and then lower it back.
Jeep’s rubber handle’s material isn’t among the best ones – a bit sticky and might feel rough. I use cycling gloves anyway, which is excellent for running and speedy walking, making the grip much firmer and the handling easier.

Alignment – We have quite a lot of complaints here. The alignment seems to be off for some of the strollers, and keeps drifting to the side. If you’re lucky, the alignment might be able to be fixed by simple adjustment of the front wheel or checking if both wheels are pumped equally. If that doesn’t help, the only way is to check if the frame is bent.

Off-road – Jeep is made for diverse terrain walks (grass, gravel, mud, cement, etc) and works perfectly for walking, but is rough for jogging/running on bumpy surfaces. You’ll need to put a blanket or some kind of body support on your child if you carry a baby. Good control thanks to its knobbed tires, it adjusts excellent to the rough pavement

Rollerblading – quite rough, especially for tiny babies. I can’t recommend skating with Jeep with the babies under the age of one because it has no shocks. The Jeep is bouncy at high speeds. Pay attention to the hand brake before going to skate – adjust them for fast stops.

Safety – It has a safety leash, canopy, wheel reflectors, and brakes (one step brake here, and  I love this because it makes it easy and quick to use it). See Stability to have a full impression.

Is it good for the Strollnetics?

Yep. An adjustable handle bar makes it all: Arms Workout, Abs and Bottocks shaping training can be done easily!

Lowest Prices Online

Source	Price	Order Here
	$199.99	Visit Store
	$205.46	Visit Store
	$224.95	Visit Store

Real Life Usage

Measured for ease of use, child’s comfort, storage space and parent’s extras.

This stroller is best suited for practical daily uses. It has good size capacity, plenty of storage, near flat seat recline, and a canopy that can go all the way forward. The seat is roomy and there’s plenty of space, even for 4-5 year olds!

Jeep is a good-sized stroller that will last through your child’s toddlerhood.

Ease of use – includes Folding, Adjusting and Use of Harnesses.

Folding: The Jeep offers quite an easy fold using two hands. It stands upright when folded – which all spacesaver parents look for. Good feature – you can roll the stroller folded. Stroller has an incredibly simple mechanism for removing and replacing the 2 back wheels. Fits into a small four-door sedan.

Adjusting: The seat reclines easily by pulling a strap. An almost flat recline.

Use of harnesses: The harness is not the easiest to loosen. It also includes padded shoulder straps.

Child’s comfort includes a reclining seat, seat height & width, canopy, foot rest, quality of fabrics and suspension.

Seat: Roomy and comfortable, nearly flat recline. The seat is spacious: even 4-5 year olds are still able to use this stroller fairly comfortably despite the weight capacity of 45 pounds (an average is 70lbs). But you’re on the safe side, as an average 5 year old weighs 42lbs.
The Jeep has the widest seat (16.5”) among the Top Jogging Strollers and the second-highest seatback (23.75’) after Baby Jogger FIT.

Canopy:  Adjustable canopy: The shade is fantastic and a must-have, as it can be unzipped and detached for additional coverage. It’s a very good feature that I really appreciate in a stroller, especially during the summertime. It also has a great peek window.

Foot rest: It has a nice step up foot rest that is long enough for the natural bend of a 4-5 year old’s legs. The front tire is completely covered from your child. A small notice: The step up part is not wide, so an older kid’s legs will be swinging.

Quality of fabrics and components: The shield materials are thick. However, they’re not first grade, so don’t expect super quality from an affordable stroller, which is also true for the brakes and the components. The headphone plug-in and the pedometer are of low quality and break easily.

Interestingly, no complaints on the stroller’s overall durability either.  It’s just a matter of feeling of the quality, which really matters to some of us.

Jeeps last for a long time – that’s a fact.

Suspension: The Jeep does not have built-in shocks.

The shock absorption is through the pneumatic tires. It provides quite a smooth ride, even when you hit bumps – it’s not that bad for your child. It goes over rocks, branches and curbs with ease. Rollerblading or running on the rough surfaces is less enjoyable, though.

Storage space: There is LOTS of storage. It boasts a very large storage basket and side pockets, which are easy to get to during exercise. The storage basket could be made of a more solid material, so the stuff inside wouldn’t get greasy/wet so easily, especially when traveling off road.

Parent extras: Parent tray – hardly weighs anything and fits two water bottles. There is a decent amount of room in the “holder” area for stuff like keys, chapstick or hand lotion. The child’s tray has a cup holder.
Does NOT come with an air pump.

The pedometer -  is a gimmick, but these days, the smartphones and GPS make it unnecessary. It keeps track during each run and it would be excellent if it wouldn’t keep falling off and getting broken. If not that, the pedometer might often turn itself off and not record anything (perhaps the sensor and magnet of the counter system on the front wheel is easily broken).

Mp3 - The iBaby music system isn’t very loud. It’s like a headphone plug-in, so you can use any mp3 player or cell phone. The adapter isn’t the most reliable item, and it might quit working for no reason.
The majority of the parents complain that the music system is just so quiet. Turns out the cup holder magnifies the music to the perfect volume! Who knew?!

Does Jeep Overland Limited have any weaknesses?

Heaviness – The Jeep is quite heavy and might be hard to steer when running.
Stability: It  feels quite shaky or unsteady.
No shock absorbers – rough ride on high speeds, which is problematic for the tiny babies.
Alignment: The Jeep doesn’t go straight as a rule: there are significant amounts of veering complaints.
Music station and pedometer: more the gimmicks, as the speaker sounds better on my iPhone anyway.
Losing Air: there are some remarks that the tires lose air quite quickly. It might be a coincident or a sign to buy a tire sealant alongside the purchase of this stroller.

Some Good Things

Price: The Jeep Overland has a good  price.
Baby shower present: Moms love the colors: It matches girls and boys, which makes it a good baby shower present for the newborns: universal color, an attractive price and a solid look.
Good for the Real Life: Jeep is fun to use in daily life – it’s durable, very spacious, the storage basket is great and the adjustable canopy is one of the bests.

Questions:

- Is the Jeep Overland Limited Jogging Stroller compatible with the infant car seats?

No, it’s not.

- Does it have shock absorbers?

No, there are no shock absorbers on the Jeep Overland Limited Jogging Stroller.

- Does the Jeep Overland Jogging Stroller fit in the back of a small car?

Yes it does with the wheels removed. It doesn’t if you don’t want to remove the wheels (takes 5 seconds to remove, actually). When folded, the Jeep Overland Limited Jogging Stroller is 21.5″ x 37.5″ x 36.5″.

- What’s the minimum and maximum weight for the Jeep Overland Limited Edition Stroller?

The minimum weight is 5 pounds; maximum weight is 45 pounds, which is enough for up to 5 year old kids.

Lowest Prices Online

Source	Price	Order Here
	$199.99	Visit Store
	$205.46	Visit Store
	$224.95	Visit Store

Walkingmama Jeep Overland Limited Jogging Stroller Review

Click to view Strollnetics - First Stroller Fitness Mazagine For Moms! on GLOSSI.COM

Stretching for Moms and Easter Crafts for Kids

We want to be healthy and young. Try stretching!

Stretching makes you feel healthier and look younger.
It removes tension and improves strength.
We all know how good it is to flexible like a willow. We just don’t know how to make it, especially if you are a busy 24/7 mom.

5 Minute Stand up Stretching for Moms

I always end up my stroller walking sessions with a 5 minutes stretching. I usually don’t carry a gym mat around. That’s why I made a stand up stretching routine to be done just anywhere. It stretches all main body parts affected by walking or running with the stroller. My body smiles!

Easter Crafts

I love doing crafts with my son to decorate home even if it is just one centerpiece or a festive garland. In this magazine – my Top 22 Easter Crafts to make with the Kids and Free downloadable Easter Stickers from MerMade!

Walkingmama Strollnetics Magazine March: Stretching for Moms and Easter Crafts for Kids

Enjoy Today Mama!

Some Valentine’s for Moms and Kids!

Fun rules for moms and sons, inspirational quotes and 6 Great Dates for moms and kids!

Valentine’s is special time – to remind us about our beloved ones. It’s a time for moms to admit (yes, once again) how much we love our children.

Enjoy being a mom.. Happy Valentine’s Mama!

Click to view Strollnetics Magazine Valentine’s Edition on GLOSSI.COM

Walkingmama Strollnetics Magazine Valentine’s Edition

If you’re looking for an outdoorsy stroller, look no further.
Durable, all-terrain jogger that’s hard to beat.
Dads just love BOB Sport Utility Stroller! Well, men have their own view on a stroller’s appearance: a rough look, the sturdy feel of the frame and smoothness of the ride.

Walkingmama says: SUS is something like a jogger hybrid of a mountain-bike and Cadillac (so comfortable it is for babies). Despite of the heavy look, it rolls easy on any trail. It’s a high quality jogging stroller. One notice: like other BOB models, the seat height is a bit short, the parents of taller children – be aware!

Parents say – it’s the cheapest among the BOB lines and it’s a very good purchase!

Summary

BOB Sport Utility Stroller is one of the best reviewed jogging stroller on the net and I’m nothing but positive about it.
Despite it’s a bit heavy, non-dynamic look, SUS runs beautifully and is perfect for any terrain, especially off-road trail jogging or walking.
There’s a natural question: what’s the difference between BOB Sport Utility and BOB Ironman, except for the price tag?

• BOB SUS and BOB Ironman have 16” wheels, however, Ironman has harder, slicker 1,5” tires – for even more an easy roll on the paved roads, where SUS’s tires are wider, 2” for rugged terrain.
• Both have a famous BOB advanced three-inch suspension with shock absorbers, that has two positions which let to use it for both small and big babies. Great for jogging even on bumpy roads.
• Dual-trigger folding mechanism is the same for BOB Ironman and SUS.

There’s no difference in quality of construction, features and materials used for both BOB SUS and BOB Ironman. It’s more about of the look and sense of the stroller: SUS feels better in the deep forest and Ironman on the road.

Excellent shocks, sturdy, tough, rugged that could handle trails at walking pace and  wonderful for a jog. BOB Sport Utility has many well-thought-out design features, like shock release knob and tracking knob for straight roll.
It feels like BOB designers have put much thought into this stroller.

Another important thing:  SUS’s seat height is a bit short. If your child soon will reach 40 inch – choose a bigger

stroller – Joovy Zoom ATS or Baby Jogger FIT.

Lowest Prices Online

Source	Price	Order Here
	$252.14	Visit Store
	$325.00	Visit Store
	$329.99	Visit Store
	$339.00	Visit Store

Is the BOB Sport Utility Stroller good for sports?

Sports usage includes: performance, alignment, durability, off-road performance and safety.

• Performance – how easy it rides
  BOB Sport Utility Stroller can be pushed with just one hand. Nearly every parent has found it’s a pleasure to

   un with this stroller. Maneuvered with virtually no effort, quite manageable for lifting, excellent all-around traction. The stroller goes too smoothly, it can easily roll away from you.

  However, going uphill, a couple of some pounds less would be nice. It’s quite a workout.

• Durability: how sturdy it is and how long it lasts
  All the BOB strollers are very durable – that’s the premium feature what you’re paying for. No complaints on durability. Welded aluminum frame, durable polycarbonate plastic wheels. The stroller is sturdy, very robust. 70lbs capacity, which is nice, however, because of its short seat, children tend to overgrowth BOB strollers before they gain this weight limit. In general, it’s great for to 2 to 3 years old kids (up to 40” tall). Well, if you completely open the roof of the canopy – still higher children would fit.
• Good alignment – stroller doesn’t pull to the sides
  BOB SUS has almost no alignment complaints. Although two reviewers complained about difficulty with the front wheel pulling in one direction or the other. For problems like this one, BOB SUS has an adjustable

  tracking feature that eliminates drift for a smooth and straight ride. It’s a handy feature, which I like.

  All the Hi-End joggers, like Joovy Zoom ATS or Baby Jogger F.I.T, have almost no alignment problem as well: if such appears, it can easily be reversed by just adjusting the lever on the front wheel axle. For BOB joggers – it’s the same adjustment, just performed by a simple twist of the front wheel knob.

• Off-road – This is what BOB Sport Utility Stroller is created for
  Semi-slick tires with water dispersion grooves in synergy with the great shocks – an excellent off-road recipe! Urban, suburban, beach, snow, mountains or deep-woods, parents love this jogging stroller’s absolute mastery of the bumps. SUS navigates everywhere.
• Safety – it has a standard safety set: rear and hand breaks, 5-point harnesses, a safety strap. There is a reflection tape on the canopy. Parents like this rear brake, as it could be easily kicked on and off, as well it’s very tough and secure. A hand break also has a nice feature: a parking button that allow to park the stroller quickly while loading or unloading it.

• Wrist strap – is attached between the two back wheels of the stroller. The manufacturers say, it’s more safe as the baby will not be at any risk if you do happen to fall. However, it is easier to step on the strap as that is hanging somewhere down at your feet.
• Handle bar – not adjustable handlebar. Well padded. Placed 42” from the ground.

Is BOB SUS suitable for Walkingmama Stroller Fitness?

Not really. Walkingmama Stroller Fitness is all about doing exercises right on the go by holding the stroller’s handle one or another way. You will need  to adjust the handle height  to workout the different muscles.

With BOB Sport Utility stroller you are perfectly equipped for all kind of walking and running, including  weight loss walking, hiking and rollerblading pushing stroller!

Lowest Prices Online

Source	Price	Order Here
	$252.14	Visit Store
	$325.00	Visit Store
	$329.99	Visit Store
	$339.00	Visit Store

Is BOB Sport Utility Stroller good for the real life?

Measured against easy of use, child’s comfort,  storage space and parent’s extras.

• Easy of use – includes folding, adjusting and using of harnesses.

• Folding: BOB’s folding mechanism makes it very easy to fold & unfold the stroller. In case it doesn’t fit into  our trunk – just remove the wheels (via the quick-release lever). BOB SUS is convenient  for transport and storage. Use the safety strap for locking it closed when folded.
• Adjusting: seat reclines easily by pulling a strap. Deep, almost flat recline.
• Using of harnesses: no complaints, it’s easy to use. Harnesses are both safe and comfortable for the child. Would be nice to have some reflection on them (there’s only the reflection on the canopy’s roof).

• Child’s comfort includes a reclining seat, seat height & width, canopy, foot rest, quality of fabrics and suspension

• Seat: quite roomy, softer, and reclines almost flat. Seat width is 14.5″, same as for BOB Ironman and Joovy ZOOM ATS, however, less wide than Baby Jogger FIT.  The seat height  could be higher – some parents note that  40″inch babies have difficulties to fit into the BOB SUS.
• Canopy:  massive sun canopy (even covering legs)! It gives a generous shade. Nice viewing window. It would provide even more space for the child if it would have a curved roof (like Baby Jogger FIT). Another thing to notice: when the seat is fully reclined, the back side gets uncovered.
• Foot rest: fabric’s leg’s rest. Placed a bit  high and at the almost straight angle: would be better to have a longer drop (like Joovy’s ATS).
• Quality of fabrics: high quality fabric – is tough and more resistant to staining. A seat composes of closed cell foam which blocks out mold and smell from the materials as well. Water-resistant.

• Suspension: excellent. SUS absorbs shock amazingly, making the ride especially smooth.Suspension can be adjusted to accommodate the increasing weight of the child as he grows. One user even said that it can jump curbs when he’s jogging.

• Storage space: lots of space for storage (an underneath basket, a large back pocket, and two internal pockets). The baskets are easily accessed.

• Parents extras: all should be purchased separately, including the rain shield and the parent’s console.

Car seat adaptable

YES, with BOB Infant Car Seat Adapter (sold separately).

Does it have any weaknesses?

• Not-adjustable handlebar: Taller parents (near 6ft and over) might not  feel comfortable while running. In fact, BOB manufacturers justify that the non-adjustable handlebar is safer to use – I would strongly argue this, as the quality handlebar doesn’t get broken for  years. Except this point, I can’t see much correlation between an adjustable handlebar and the safety of the stroller. A swivel wheel is, to my opinion, much more controversial for the safety. If you looking for a  jogging stroller with an adjustable handlebar, Schwinn/Instep Arrow is the only option.
• A seat height could be higher:  I have found several complains that already 36″ tall child hits a head on the canopy.
• Alignment:. BOB SUS may happen to pull a bit to the sides, however, it’s quite easy to fix with the adjustment knob on the front wheel. If it doesn’t help – the reason often might be fluctuations in the tire pressure, as these are so  thick. Check your tires and always make sure they are balanced.

Some parents say  BOB Sport Utility is big and heavy. Well, jogging strollers tend to weight more that the umbrella strollers .

Lowest Prices Online

Source	Price	Order Here
	$252.14	Visit Store
	$325.00	Visit Store
	$329.99	Visit Store
	$339.00	Visit Store

Walkingmama BOB Sport Utility Stroller Review

Unmatched for quality – Bob Ironman Stroller perfectly meets all the requirements to do jogging, rollerblading and active walking.

Walkingmama says: Bob Ironman is an excellent, well-made jogger with all possible extras for the smooth ride and child’s comfort. However, note that the seat  isn’t the largest and the handle is not adjustable.

Bob Ironman gets excellent scores from professional reviewers. The experts on baby gears describe BOB Ironman reliability as excellent. The absolute majority of parents highly rate its excellent quality, durability, lightweight, easy set up, store and smooth ride. According to parents reviews, it’s well worth the extra money.

SUMMARY: BOB Ironman

BOB Ironman is an exceptional baby gear made for sports and real life. Running, hiking, active walking and, no doubts rollerblading is what it’s made for.  It’s safe and stable, with the fixed front wheel, hand brake and 5-point harnesses. Thanks to its aluminum frame it’s sturdy and lightweight.

This jogging stroller passes a real life exam: it has an adjustable seat, great sunshade canopy, large under seat basket, sit back pocket, and  an amazing two-steps folding. A seat is wide, however, not the widest in comparison with Baby Jogger FIT or Joovy.

I think it is a well made jogging stroller, designed with careful thoughts about parents and a child. However, they haven’t thought about different height of runners: the handle is not adjustable, which is a real disappointment.

Lowest Prices Online

Source	Price	Order Here
	$306.75	Visit Store
	$329.99	Visit Store
	$345.00	Visit Store
	$369.00	Visit Store

Is BOB Ironman good for sports?

Bob Ironman is an official stroller of Ironman Triathlon – for sporty parents that love high-performance and an endurable gear.

Alignment – It’s the only stroller on the market that has a track adjustment knob – to keep rolling straight. Alignment is a typical concern for the strollers – BOB deals with it better than others, as it is so easy to adjust the front wheel on the fly.

It’s also one of the lightest on the market: only 22 lbs, great assistance in pushing your little around.

The main sport stroller things: a fixed big front wheel, hand brake and 5-point harnesses. A nice add-on as a wrist strap to help you secure the stroller while walking, rollerblading or running.

Bob Ironman Jogging Stroller has an exceptional shock absorbing system – rollerblading as well as off-road is just perfect with BOB Ironman.

An aluminum frame - lightweight and durable, thin tires that ensure easy run, as well as lightweight alloy wheels with pneumatic tires and tubes are fast and durable.

Another useful feature is a front wheel tracking adjustment knob – to keep you rolling straight, that’s especially important on fast running and rollerblading.

A viewing window let you keep an eye on your baby, so you don’t have to stop every short time.

BOB Ironman is nicely designed, giving the sporty mood, which can’t be underestimated when it comes to commitments for sport – BOB is almost calling you for your daily jog. Many moms admit that they have lost their baby weight and get to good running shape thanks to this stroller. In addition, check BOB Ironman impressive real life triathlon capabilities here: http://www.pacetrek.com/bob_stroller.htm

Is Bob Ironman good for Walkingmama Stroller Fitness?

For Walkingmama Stroller Fitness workouts– an adjustable handle is a must: to workout different groups of muscles you need be able to adjust the handle to redirect the load.
In general, I should point out the importance of an adjustable handle: if you’re an average sized man or woman and the handle height suits you– this is probably not going to be a problem for you. But if, say, you and your (shorter) wife will both be using this stroller for running or rollerblading – you’ll be much more tempted to hire a baby sitter or to look for one with an adjustable handle.

Lowest Prices Online

Source	Price	Order Here
	$306.75	Visit Store
	$329.99	Visit Store
	$345.00	Visit Store
	$369.00	Visit Store

Is BOB Ironman good for the real life?

BOB Ironman jogging stroller is made for real life conditions:

It allows you to pack up the stroller and go anywhere for an entire day being and feeling comfortable.

The stroller has an adjustable seat so your child can sleep in the stroller. BOB Ironman has one of the best sunshade canopies of what I’ve seen.

Folding – a very straightforward folding,  two-steps, performed just with one hand. This is appreciated by many parents according to the reviews.

It’s high load capacity of 70 lbs, it’s, first of all, very sturdy and therefore durable.

Storage space -  BOB Ironman allows you to take all stuff that you need  and make a shopping on your way without sacrificing neither your speed neither comfort. Large and convenient storage basket and the handy backseat pocket  fit an entire life support system incl. food, water, cloths, toys and other necessities – to go out for a whole day. Another useful thing that  this stroller and Joovy ATS only has – the  inner pockets for child’s toys and snacks.

Old cobblestone roads and bumpy streets aren’t problems for Bob Ironman thanks to a great shock absorbing system, as it stays in a great condition and shouldn’t be replaced even after several years of use.

As for myself, I had the stroller without shock absorbers because I thought we didn’t really need them – It was misleading. Shock absorbers are very useful particularly when going on bumpy roads, over curbs, steps, etc – a baby isn’t shaking or wobbling so much.

Quality of fabrics – tough stain-resistant polyester rip-stop fabric ensures maximum comfort for the child – not noisy, thick enough to protect from temperatures.  Bright colors of BOB Ironman is just great for safe jogging in the evenings, it has enough of reflective tape to ensure its visibility in the dark.

IMPROVEMENTS FROM 2010:

Bob Ironman has been produced even before 1999 and here are the last improvements from 2010:

• Contemporary look with new colors
• Integrated Accessory Adapter for easy installation of accessories
• Redesigned seat with heat-press technology, additional padding and seat-back support to prevent slouching
• Easily adjustable 5-point harness
• Increased strength and reliability of the suspension system

COMPATIBILITY:

With the addition of the corresponding BOB Infant Car Seat Adapter, the BOB Ironman Stroller is compatible with the following infant car seats:

• Graco: SnugRide, SnugRide 32 & SnugRide 35
• Chicco: KeyFit & KeyFit 30
• Peg Perego: Primo Viaggio SIP 30/3

Are there any Weaknesses?

It has a non adjustable handle – this is a disappointment. Few situations are more frustrating than trying to do a decent run with a stroller handle that doesn’t fit. C’mon, sport doesn’t like compromises.

A  bit narrow foot place for the child’s legs. It’s also placed a bit too high thus doesn’t allow to extend the legs and still keep them on the footrest.
Seat height is a bit short – 21 inches vs 24′ for Baby Jogger FIT. Be attentive considering it for the bigger kids.  If you put really a heavy diaper bag on the handle – it may fall back (when the stroller is empty) – but it’s just a thing for almost all jogging strollers There’s no cup holders, but you can buy a cup holder console separately.

Bob Ironman weather shield doesn’t cover sides of the stroller. If there is a heavy rain or strong cold wind – you can’t keep going, because your child will be wet and freezing soon.

Another misfortune: a weather shield doesn’t allow you to cover on the sleeping position – just sitting. So, if it suddenly rains and your child is sleeping – seems you have to turn home quickly to keep him dry.

As parents say, they like the feel of the Ironman, thus the price makes to think if  they need its high-end features.

Lowest Prices Online

Source	Price	Order Here
	$306.75	Visit Store
	$329.99	Visit Store
	$345.00	Visit Store
	$369.00	Visit Store

Walkingmama BOB Ironman Stroller Review

Simple walk makes your life better

Because walking makes you present and conscious.

Why do I have to be conscious and present? How would it help me to live a better life? A new-born baby is a pretty much stress to our entire life! Everything changes the moment you become a new mom. “Will my life ever be as it was before? Will I ever belong to myself again? What will happen with my career? my personal life?

Oh gosh:-)” Yes, we need to find the way to make our mind be our friend not enemy.

Walking Makes You Present in Life

Many of us have enjoyed all-time best productivity adviser Get-It-Done-Guy that shares this vision -  a simple walk makes your life better! How to walk to have a better life and live in present? Here we go, some nice quotations from his latest podcast on How to Stop Living in Future:

 Tip #2: Take a Walk When you feel yourself obsessing about the future a little too much, take a walk….Before you leave the house, make a plan. Plan to walk and just enjoy moving your body. Science has shown that we don’t just think with our brains; our entire bodies get involved. Get moving and enjoy a change of scenery. The point is to relax and enjoy the moment, physically.”

It happens unnoticeably; at one point you catch yourself smiling.
That’s a good sign of a mental relief. Magical transformation happens in your body and soul: you feel great and smile just out of nothing after a decent walk.

Walking helps to focus, to be present and to enjoy having an extraordinary life!

How to turn a walk into enjoyable healing time not just automated moving from A to B:

Turn your cell phone silent

Leave your electronics at home. As Get it Done guy says: ” They interrupt and distract. They are built to pull you away from the moment”. Well, let me make some adjustments here: Yes, a guy without a kid can leave his cell phone at home for a mindful short walk, but we, moms, just can’t do that. What if something happens with my child – we don’t even have a phone to call for help. Nope. Just turn your phone silent. When your walk is done, you’ ll switch it on again. Moms should be secure. Period.

Practice Mindfulness

When I’m talking on Dynamic Meditation – that’s what I exactly mean: Meditate on the go while you are walking with your baby. It’s the simplest practice of making your brain relax and calm down. Look what Get-it-Done Guy says:

Mindfulness practice is another way to be present. Simply sit quietly and notice your breathing for several minutes. Just be aware of the world around you. And most importantly, watch your thoughts and describe your thoughts to yourself. Do not change anything. Just observe and notice. You’ll find yourself becoming present and calmer.

Since we are practicing mindfulness on the go – moms simply can’t sit. Actually, we don’t need to. Same practice works perfectly well while we are walking with our sleeping babies in the strollers. During the first walks you will find yourself thinking of all that annoying stuff that comes to your mind. Let it happen. Just observe your thoughts. You’ll soon realize that you are not thinking anymore: you start observing. Observing means living in present. No more annoying thoughts. You will start smiling after 40 minutes of walks. No thoughts. Such a relief!

Walking with the baby gives you an incredible opportunity to find yourself belonging to this world

Just do it consciously. Walk and observe, move and enjoy motion, relax and meditate. Contemplation is a good healer. When the walk is done, you will feel happier and full of energy.

Walkingmama Walking in Happiness