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Off-Roading Perfection, September 8, 2007
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Reviewer: WhiteIris from Tallahassee, FL
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WhiteIris
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(10) |
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Pros:
Quality, easy fold & unfold, runs beautifully
Cons:
Doesn't latch shut when folded
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Cost: I think, $280. The following is a review that I wrote for JoggingStroller.com. Hope it helps someone out there!
I researched v. thoroughly before purchasing the BoB SUS. We needed an all-terrain stroller that could handle uneven hiking trails. Something sturdy that would survive being hauled out several times a week, about an hour at a time. At first, I had a tough time narrowing down my options because the various manufacturer/retail sites assume you’re either a mall crawler/city dweller or a jogger. But I wanted something tough, quality, rugged that could handle trails, but at walking pace. If that’s your situation, too, this BoB is for you. It’s awesome! It runs beautifully, is a quality product, and has many well-thought-out design features.First of all, I love the Pacific Blue color! Second, the canopy is huge. I live in Florida, so it’s important to us. This canopy does the job beautifully. I disagree with the reviewers who said it’s not big enough. Any bigger and your kid couldn’t see out! For heavens sake, if you want your child totally covered just buy a separate sun shield.Also love the weather flap. I don’t use the window on top of the canopy like I thought I would, because I can spy on my baby through the weather flap.Folding and unfolding is so easy and, yes, the wheels do pop off very easily as well. We have a small Saturn sedan. We just collapse the BoB, load it part-way into the trunk, pop off the front wheel, then slide it all the way in. No problem. I have it down to a fine art now of about 30 seconds. Unfolding, it just pops open almost like magic! Every time I load or unload it, I rejoice that someone out there put so much thought into the design!The nubby tires are great, but do require pumping sometimes. As other reviewers have said, they run over rough terrain, tree roots, sand, long grass etc. like a dream! The rear foot-operated brake is fantastic. Easy to use – just kick it on and off - but very tough and secure.Was nervous about the fixed wheel, but it’s no problem. Likewise, the non-height-adjustabl e handlebar hasn’t been a problem either. The design is such that you can adjust your hold by shifting hands from the top of the handlebar to the sloping sides, for a little variety. So it’s not an issue for me. But, then, I’m 5ft7in and my husband is 5ft9in. I can see why taller folks might not be so comfortable.The basket is very useful. We even put our 18lb Jack Russell Terrier in it a few times when she’d overdone it in the heat. She seemed to enjoy the ride!Drawbacks: this stroller does not support babies well. My 10-month-old sits all slumped in it, although she doesn’t seem to mind. In fact, she loves riding in the BoB and watching the world go by. She usually ends up taking a nap in it too. So it’s not a problem, exactly, but do be aware that they are not kidding when they say this is designed for infants no younger than 9 months. Another thing to be aware of: the harness adjusts easily, but the red harness loops could be a choking hazard. Read more: http://baby411.typep ad.com/babybargains/2007/08/is-bob-stroller.html. Suspension squeaks sometimes. A few drops of bike lubricant fixes that.I had trouble getting the mudguard attached. We ended up taking the whole thing to our local bike shop. They said one of the screw holes had been drilled incorrectly. They used a smaller screw. Problem solved. But still, that should not have happened!I also found the brake pads tend to rub against the tires. Our bike shop guys said the tires are poor-quality. I also felt that using the handbrake made them stick even more. That annoyed me at first. But it hasn’t been a problem because I never really use the handbrake. If I’m going downhill, I tend to just rely on the wrist tether. But I do think that’s the one thing that needs tweaking.My only other wish would be that it locks when folded.Despite these issues, I still give the BoB SUS five stars. It looks so cool and it’s just a pleasure to use.
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Rides like a dream.... with some tiny flaws!, July 14, 2006
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Reviewer: emilyo from Camden, DE
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emilyo
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Pros:
This stroller rides beautifully over rough terrain.
Cons:
My wheels lose air pressure a lot.
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I love my BOB. I believe I paid $300 from BRU. I use it strictly as a running/terrain stroller. The Pros: It rides smoothly. The baskets are easily accessed. The canopy provides excellent coverage. The stroller is sturdy. I love how it looks.The Cons: The reason the BOB often pulls to a side is due to fluctuations in tire pressure. Check your tires and always make sure they are balanced. My tires seem to lose air quickly, especially in hot weather. It's my only complaint. I wouldn't recommend this stroller as your only stroller. It's meant to be a jogger, and is best used as such. It doesn't adapt for an infant carrier. It's big, and it's heavy. I have to pop the wheels off to fit it in my sedan. If you are an avid runner, you will love any BOB. 
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love it, March 2, 2006
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Reviewer: abelenkpe from los angeles, CA
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abelenkpe
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Overall Grade
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(10) |
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Pros:
Easy to fold, lite, great for hiking, fits in car
Cons:
not meant for shopping trips
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I beleive I paid 270 dollars for my BOB. I love it! My son is very comfortable in the stroller and easily takes naps on our hiking excursions. It is great for the bumpy city sidewalks, too. So if you do a lot of walking in the city it is a great choice.
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(Review ID: 281)
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My husband loves it. I guess it's okay., June 13, 2005
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Reviewer: Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Pros:
great in the mud; very robust
Cons:
pulls right; handle not adjustable; expensive accesories
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After reading numerous reviews and "test-driving" a few select models, we chose the BOB Sport Utility stroller. Actually, my husband chose it. He liked the sturdy feel of the frame and the smoothness of the ride.We live in a neighborhood with no sidewalks. In order to get to our local elementary school, we have to traverse a drainage ditch. The BOB is GREAT for this type of trek. Our son sleeps right through all the jostling and bouncing because of the excellent shocks.One drawback to this stroller is that the handle is not height adjustable. My six-foot-tall husband likes the handle the way it is, but it is a bit too high for my five-foot-four frame. Also, despite returning to the store for adjustments, our model pulls to the right and squeaks. Perhaps another trip to the store is in order.Also, the additonal accessories are a bit expensive and difficult to find. I would like an insect shield, but it is a special order item.My husband said if he had known about the add-on feature that allows the user to attach an infant carrier, this would have been our only stroller. Ha, that's what he thinks.Nevertheless, this is a well-made stroller.Just a note: We really liked the feel of the Ironman model, but we simply did not need its features.
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