GadgetDad Reviews: BOB Revolution

What is it & it's use

Bob Revolution baby jogger / stroller(single)
It's primary use is as a transportation device for Logan. Logan also likes to use this for strength training.

Highlights

• Pros:
• Very Stable
• Adjustable Suspension
• Carseat compatible
• Easy to push and maneuver
• Easy to fold and transport
• Goes almost anywhere
• Cons:
• Price
• Price of accessories
• Bottom Line:
• KEEP IT!

Why do you need it?

Being active as a family is hard if you are restricted to where you can go. This is a true off-road stroller. With the available carseat adapter you can be confident your little one will be safe.

Basic Overview

Strollers are essential gear if you are a parent. If you are surrounded by dirt and gravel paths then you need more than just an umbrella stroller. The BOB revolution is the ticket. Now there are a number of different models within the BOB line, so why choose this one. Well for such a simple question there is a very long answer. First, we needed something that was flexible, in other words we need one that can do everything. The Revolution's front wheel can be locked straight for when you want to jog or run. But it can also be left to pivot, this allows for maximum manueverability. This model can also fold to a compact size and all three wheels are QR to become even more compact. Then you have the car seat adapter as an option, we found this very nice when Logan was just a little guy. The other nice thing about the adapter is it becomes a drink and toy holder for later. This stroller has been to mountain bike races on the side of a mountain in Aspen, runs up and down the front range and even to Grand Junction for some coffee shop exploring.

Pros & Cons

Pros:
• Stable, confidence inspiring
• Logan isn't bounced around like in solid wheel strollers
• Easy to fold and take off the wheels, it really is quite compact when the wheels are off
• It grows with your kid, from the infant car seat on up
• It goes almost anywhere, we have even taken it through a shopping mall and found it easier than a regular stroller because it turns so tight

Cons:
• The big one is price, I know you pay for quality but these things are spendy!
• The accessories are not cheap and there are many option available

This is not really a Con per se but, the Revolution can be had as a single like ours or as a double. Make sure you plan ahead if you are intending on having two kids. With the price of these things buying a single then realizing you want or need a double could be very costly oops.

Suggested Modifications

Not really a modification but a suggestion for accessories. Buy the infant car seat adapter, but make sure you have a compatible car seat first. Second get the hadlebar console, with the pocket and waterbottle holder, it's very handy.

Price

MSRP is about $389. We used a 20% off coupon at REI so $311 without tax. More on this below.

Keep it or Toss it

KEEP IT! BUT, if or when we have a second kid I will add a for sale section to this website.

Best place to buy

I shop at REI and I have been a member for many years. One nice thing about doing business with them is that you do get a rebate based on what you spend with them. In addition you get a 20% off coupon once a year. Needless to say we used the coupon(2009) and a portion of our rebate towards the price of the BOB.

Update: 1/4/2012

Well with two kids, long walks require a bit more space. We now have a BOB Revolution Duallie for taking both kids out. The review is currently in the works. I hope to have it up soon.