Review of B.O.B. Ironman Sport Utility Stroller

B.O.B. Ironman Sport Utility Stroller
By: Bob Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 7
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NOT FOR TWISTING GREENBELTS

On: 2006-05-19

I purchased this stroller thinking it would be the ultimate running stroller. The quality is great, but it can be a chore to manuever. We have winding greenbelts around our neighborhood and my wife gave up trying to use it. The return process was also a challenge. They will not return this stroller at your local store, even after a Amazon rep stated they would. I am waiting for my credit to try the revolution, which has a swivel front wheel.

Best Choice Available--But Room For Improvement

On: 2006-03-16

After researching jogging strollers, reading hundreds of reviews and several books and consumer guides, I took the leap of faith to spend $300+ on this jogging stroller. And I must say, it was money well spent. This truly is the ultimate jogging stroller, with great space and secure harness for the baby while also delivering on the suspension side. Possibly my favorite user-friendly feature is how well the brakes work...when I first started working out after having the baby, running was too hard so I bought rollerblades (brave, I know). Those brakes saved my bacon more than once, I loved them. Furthermore, once I completely ate it (crashed) but thankfully I had the wrist strap attached. I was banged up, but of course the only thing I could think of is crazy woman, is your baby okay--and she was. The jogger stopped because of the wrist tether attachment, flipped back, and my little darling was comfortable as could be looking up at the sky and clouds. Thanks to a great stroller, only one of us got banged up! Additionally, its clear to me that this stroller is so well built that it will last many, many years, and handle many, many trails. The other jogging strollers main drawbacks were a multitude of complaints that they were shoddily built, which is clearly not the case here.

There is one area this jogging stroller could ABSOLUTELY improve, considering weve been able to put a man on the moon. My #1 complaint is how BIG it is, and it does NOT fold down...the BOB research team needs to step it up and figure out a way to fold this stroller up compactly to fit into smaller spaces. We live in a condo, and wow this thing takes up a lot of room. I cant live without it, but what a pain to store. If they could solve this problem, not only could it fit into an actual car (we have a Ford Excursion, so thats cheating--no way this would fit into a car trunk) but it could also fit into a closet for storage. That improvement would truly make this the ultimate jogging stroller.

Easily the best running stroller on the market

On: 2006-03-02

Ive had my BOB Ironman for nearly two years now and I still think its the best running stroller on the market, especially if you plan to actually use it as a running stroller. As some of the other reviewers noted, the BOB is not ideal for trips to the mall; its simply too large for that. However, the BOB was primarily designed for running, and it absolutely excels in that singular purpose.

What makes the BOB so great is its lightweight and the ease with which it folds. If youre a serious runner then you will really appreciate the fact that it weighs less than 21 lbs.; a fact you will truly appreciate as your kid ages and gets heavier and heavier. And the BOB is incredibly easy to fold. In addition, the wheels have quick release latches so the entire stroller can be in the trunk of the car in less than a minute.

I have never had a problem with the BOB, and a couple shots of lubricant from time to time on the suspension pieces eliminates any squeaking. Ive never had a problem with straight line tracking. I also have the fuzzy seat (for colder climates) and the handlebar console, both of which I highly recommend.

If youre a serious runner and want a stroller specfically designed for running, then the BOB Ironman is the only game in town.

Great

On: 2006-02-28

If you are looking for the best jogging stroller out there, the BOB Ironman is it. This stroller has exceeded all of my personal expectations and beyond. This stroller is very easy to put together (I did it by myself) and is so lightweight that I could pick up the box with the stroller inside. The sun shade is great, the design allows to get much more coverage then most others and has different positions, that actually stay in place compared to others that are either back or forward. The straps even fit my son, who at 6 1/2 months is about 16.5 lbs and 27" long. Basically what I am saying is that hes small and where other jogging strollers are designed for a specific size of baby, the Ironman still had more room to make the straps even smaller. The construction is quality, you can tell in the look and feel that this stroller is durable but also comfortable. The material is thick and sturdy, there is fuzzy padding around the neck straps and you can also adjust the position of the seat. The ride is very smooth and is not difficult to push. Even over bumps, we heard no complaints. I watched our son on our first runs and could see that he was not being tossed around or bobbled at all. It is not bulky and can fold up so quick and easy. My husband and I love this stroller and would recommend to anyone looking for a top quality jogger.

Great jogger, not for store aisles

On: 2005-12-09

I just got my ironman, and have a mixed usage for it. 1.) carrying my 40 pounds of camera gear on trails. 2.)carrying my 9 month old grand-daughter around when she is visiting.

The build and quality is superb. I have heard other reviewers say they have tracking problems. I dont think there isnt anything here that a good bicycle mechanic cant solve. If you cant adjust your own bike, you may or may not be able to fix minor problems with this.

The folding I think is very excellent.

My fore warning is dont expect this to maneuver easily in store aisles, quite contrary to the Amazon description of "cruise easily . . . store aisles". The problem there is maneuverability because all three wheels go only straight. If you want to be able to do both, consider the B.O.B. Revolution, but for rough trails, or high speed running stick with the Ironman.

Over Rated

On: 2005-11-19

This is not a bad looking stroller, but for six months now it has been nothing but a pain. From day one despite my many attempts to fix it, adjust it, tune it, the stroller just keeps pulling so hard to the left as soon as you start pushing it. My brother has another brand and it works just fine. I also do not like the rattle noises this stroller makes and the seat material feels very cheap. I do like the large wheels, but overall I am not pleased with my purchase. For the money I spent "over four hundred" because I purchased the rain cover along with the seat pad, I feel like I should have had the best of the best. Instead I feel like I purchased the wrong stroller for me and my daughter.

Must have for Active Parents!!!!!!!!

On: 2005-09-29

This is the baby item I was most excited to purchase. And for good reason, it is worth every penny. I couldnt wait till my daughter was born to start training for my 1st adventure race - I was able to put my daughter into this at 4 weeks old and not even have to worry about her. I was able to do simple trail running/ road running without her waking up. I do however recommend that you purchase some type of head support if you are going to be placing a little tyke in it we used the Snuzzler - Infant Support by Kiddopotamus and some type of blanket system, we used the Papooska by The Papooska Company - Both worked perfect with the stroller. I highly recommend this stroller for any active mom!!!!