Jogging stroller experts: what is the difference between these models? I'm interested in finding a stroller that I can use for parks and rough terrain, but not necessarily jogging.
Thoughts? Do you have other suggestions for me as to brands I should be looking at? Thanks!
cantaloupe / 6397 posts
The sport utility has a fixed wheel, the revolution has the option to fix the wheel if you want to. I would find the fixed wheel extremely annoying for every day use.
coconut / 8498 posts
If you're not going to job my, get one that does not have a fixed wheel - like the revolution. When we were searchig, we liked the Joovy Zoom 360, but the BOB beat it out. It's just an awesome stroller.
honeydew / 7916 posts
If you weren't exclusively running/jogging with it, you'd probably want to stay away from the Ironman and Sport Utility which I think have the fixed wheel and makes it difficult to turn (you'd have to lift the front).
persimmon / 1361 posts
Yes, the fixed wheel is one major difference. The revolution has a swivel wheel, but the option to lock it into a fixed position. You want a fixed wheel for running, but otherwise the swivel is better. I have a revolution and love it! I think the sport utility may have more "all-terrain" tires, but not 100% on that.
eggplant / 11408 posts
@sslm: @Amelieisme: thank you! Clearly, I had no idea.
@Weagle: out of curiosity, why the Bob over the Joovy?
@spaniellove: your knowledge in all things gear-related is pretty impressive, lady! You put my research skills to shame 
papaya / 10473 posts
I loooooove my Revolution. The fixed wheel option is nice so I can run or walk.
honeydew / 7916 posts
@LovelyPlum: Haha although I got the Bob Revolution I kind of cheated...there's a comparison chart here:
http://www.bobgear.com/strollers/compare
eggplant / 11408 posts
@spaniellove: I just found that! Thanks 
Next question for the Revolution owners: did you get the CE or SE model? I know the CE has smaller wheels, but I can't decide if that means they will be less effective in parks, snowy streets, etc. Any insight?
coconut / 8498 posts
@LovelyPlum: The Joovy was a bit taller, a little too tall for me. It was also a bit longer from handle to front wheel. It definitely would fit an older kid better, and I liked that the kid sits up higher than in the bob. It had a smooth ride, almost as good as the Bob. Really, I can't think of a situation other than running that the ride would be so different as to be noticeable though.
We got the SE. We bought a floor model, so it's just what they had.
eggplant / 11408 posts
@Weagle: Thanks! I appreciate the insight. I think I like wheels of the SE better than the CE, but I was curious what most people thought worked better.
grapefruit / 4291 posts
I have a Mountain Buggy Urban Jungle and it's awesome and probably equivalent to the Bob with the swivel wheel.
pineapple / 12234 posts
I love our bob rev and duallie rev. I like the option of having a fixed wheel since we run a few times a week but we also use it for walks.
A friend of mine has the ironman and I'm pretty sure the tires are narrower too.
cherry / 137 posts
I have the SE and love it. The CE seems to be more for city strolling vs the SE which is a better choice for jogging.
http://babygoroundinc.com/blog/?p=280
Also, I don't know if this makes a difference for you but the SE Revolution seems to have the best resale value on Craigslist. I noticed they went the quickest when I was looking for used jogging strollers.
grapefruit / 4049 posts
We have the Revolution SE. Bigger tires (than the CE) are better for parks and rough terrain. I love it for jogging and everyday use anywhere we go! The ease of steering and the suspension of a Bob can't be beat! Between 2 kids and moving from a walking city to another city that's more suburb-ish, I've had a bunch of different strollers, and it's my favorite overall.
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