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BOB Ironman stroller
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(9.80)
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(9.67)
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Last Update:
November
6, 2008
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(Review ID: 1333)
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Best double out there for serious runners!, April 25, 2007
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Reviewer: I got one of each from Lincoln, CA
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I got one of each
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Pros:
Great visors, shocks, and rain fly. Folds flat very easily.
Cons:
Yellow gets dirty, handlebar padding wears quickly.
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My hubby and I are serious runners, so when we went looking for a double jogger, we had very specific needs: must have good shocks and large enough wheels for trail running, and must fold flat more easily than our older model single Baby Jogger. The BOB Ironman had everything we wanted and more--the sun visors are just great on this one, and the rain fly is sturdy and goes on way more easily than our single Baby Jogger. We even took this to Disneyland (with a bike lock, since it's so expensive), and it worked out just great! I had to really think up some cons on this, but here goes--it only comes in yellow, and that gets dirty off road, especially in the mud. The handlebar padding is wearing out already (we've only been using it for about 9 or 10 months, but we do use it almost daily). Also, we had a surprising amount of flat tires the first couple of months, while we were attempting to find some kind of "tuffy" insert to keep the thorns out. The tires that come with the BOB are softer than we're used to, and that, coupled with the added weight of an extra child, caused flats where we've never had them before. Solution was to get the goo stuff you squirt into the innertube. That seals up any punctures and prevents a flat. We haven't had a flat since then, so we're very happy!Bottom line: If you run, and especially if you run off road, get the BOB Ironman. The Baby Jogger double doesn't have shocks (last time I checked), and they are a necessity, especially with the extra weight. The rain/wind fly is a must on those cold days, and it is one quality fly. Our Baby Jogger one was slowly falling apart and was difficult to put on. This one is sturdy, looks good, and easy to put on. Great job on this one BOB!
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(Review ID: 429)
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Great jogger for serious runners/walkers, September 8, 2005
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Reviewer: marchmom from Grand Ledge, MI
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marchmom
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Pros:
It's just an all around great stroller
Cons:
It's expensive & accessories are extra
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I bought my BOB Ironman jogger from joggingstroller.com for around $350. Both my husband and I like to walk/run, and we live in the country so we "travel" mostly on gravel roads. We wanted a stroller that would allow us to exercise with our daughter and give her a smooth ride to boot. We did a lot of research on strollers before settling on this one -- the reviews on joggingstroller.com helped a lot, as did searches/postings on the Baby Bargains message boards. We've been incredibly happy with the BOB, and I'd buy one again in a heartbeat. It's lightweight and easy to maneuver. It also comes with some nice safety features -- a push button lock that holds the brake in place and a "leash" that slips onto your wrist, so your stroller (and baby) doesn't get away from you. I have the one that is bright yellow, and it's bright, but I figured it'll help make us more visible to road traffic -- no sidewalks in the country! The cargo basket is generous, which is really nice. One pleasant surprise for both of us was the height of the handle; it's at a very comfortable height for both of us, but we're tall - I'm 5'7", my husband is 6'2". If you're short, you may want to test drive the BOB before buying. We "splurged" on two accessories - a cupholder attachment and an infant car seat adapter. Each accessory was $39.95 through joggingstroller.com. The cupholder is a convenience, but I don't know if it's a necessity. The infant car seat adapter is great and I highly recommend it if you'd like to walk with your baby, although you aren't supposed to run w/baby if you're using the adapter. The seat in the BOB reclines, but it's not a full recline, so if you'd like to walk with an infant younger than 6 months, you may want to consider the adapter. I wish BOB would include some of these extras with their strollers, since they are so expensive to begin with. We ended up purchasing a different stroller (a Zooper) for shopping trips and travel, so I can't speak to the portability of the BOB. I do know that you have to remove the front tire in order to transport the BOB-the mechanism is similar to the ones found on road/mountain bikes.
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(Review ID: 772)
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We like our BOB!, March 21, 2006
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Reviewer: larson from Grand Rapids, MN
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larson
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Pros:
We like the shocks and tires
Cons:
The brakes aren't ideal
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I, too, got the BOB Ironman for a Mother's Day/Bday gift and I think it was around $325. We bought it from REI and opted to pick it up at their store (3.5 hrs away from home) so it went into the trunk of my Prius right away. I have used this stroller for about a dozen runs but primarily we use it for walks in our neighborhood. We have taken it on a trail near our house and it manuvered around the big puddles just fine. We also got the cup holder and though it's not essential it sure is nice to have a spot to put your water and a zipper pocket for the keys. We haven't ever taken it anywhere except when we first bought it but it's nice to know it'll fit in our car relatively easily. We have the yellow color and think it's great for added visibility. The canopy seems to work well but if the sun is too low, our son usually has his baseball hat or sunglasses on so that helps if there is a gap. The brakes are not what I would consider great. The stroller still can roll back while the brakes are on but since I was the one moving it (didn't realize the brake was on!), I'm guessing it would take some force to move it in that way. I have used the brakes on a slight incline and they worked just fine. I don't know that I would park it on a big hill and just leave my son hanging out there! A great stroller though I haven't used it 'hard core' at this point--I do hope to one day be jogging with it on a regular basis! 
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(Review ID: 704)
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I Love this stroller!, February 17, 2006
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Reviewer: kris262 from Irvine, CA
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Pros:
Smooth ride, super comfy for my daughter, plus it's cute!
Cons:
It is a bit spendy.
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I actually had this stroller picked out before I had my baby! I'm a former marathon coach and still run at least 5 days a week. This stroller has been great! It's sturdy and feels safe. The ride is really smooth, and like one of the other reviewers, my daughter falls asleep every time she's in it. She loves riding in this stroller, and gets pretty excited when I put her in it. The sunshade is really good and only every once in a while does it not provide enough coverage. We live in sunny California, and sometimes when we are running into the sun (early morning at sunrise) she gets it in the face. I think when she gets a little taller it will become a non issue. I got this as a mother's day gift and I think my husband paid about $350 ish. I have the blue Kona version and it's really cute. One of the other reviewers mentioned that shorter runners may not like it, I'm only 5' tall and haven't had any issues. My husband is 6'4'' and it seems to work just as well for him. I'd reccomend this highly, especially if you want a serious running stroller.
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(Review ID: 682)
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The BOB is smooth-riding and very easy to maneuver, January 31, 2006
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Reviewer: 3dears from Plano, TX
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3dears
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Pros:
Super-comfy for both of us; safe and smooth; HUGE sun canopy
Cons:
Intimidating to pop the front wheel off to transport it
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I love this stroller alhtough I agonized over purchasing it. Baby Center had a sale with free shipping last month so I paid about $250 which was SUCH a deal. The baby is up pretty high in this stroller, which I love because it keeps her out of reach of other curious toddlers/dogs at the park. I'm a runner and I never kick the back of it when I take it out - I'm 5'9 - and the ride is so smooth my eight-month-old has fallen asleep EVERY time we've gone out for a run. The sun canopy is enormous and it keeps the sun completely out of her eyes. This stroller is easy to maneuver and the shocks are very effective. Even my 54 pound 6-year-old can happily ride in it. There's a separate shock setting for kids over 40 pounds. It goes all the way up to 70 pounds so it's a very strong, capable jogging stroller. It's silly, but I'm so geeked by this stroller. I got the bright yellow one so there'd be no danger of anyone bumping into us when we're out. It does come in a pretty blue color, too, though. I really like it and know I'll use it for many years to come.
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