Saturday, February 12, 2011 BOB Revolution 12" Aluminum Wheel Stroller Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I like this stroller a lot, but now that I've had it for a 1.5 years, I've decided to edit my review with a few caveats prospective buyers should know about this model. First the good news:
1. It handles bumps, cobblestones, uneven sidewalks, and even off-roading in grass and somewhat rocky terrain like a champ.
2. Maneuvers beautifully around anything - indoors and out. I use it even to go shopping b/c it turns corners and goes around store racks so easily - even one-handed.
I have a few complaints:
1. First, regarding how complicated it was to get the wheel tracking calibrated once they were on. The instruction manual is kind of difficult to understand and the accompanying illustrations are not helpful.
2. Considering the price of this stroller, I cannot see why BOB wouldn't just include a handlebar console, which is totally necessary. Seems a little cheap to me!
3. The small wheels are VERY difficult to fill using a tire pump. The spokes are so small and close together that getting the nozzle on the valve requires a herculean effort. Getting it off without losing all the air you've just pumped in is also no small feat. And if you use it as often as I do, you'll need to fill the tires regularly. VERY frustrating, so I suggest a model with the bigger wheels and the large, plastic spokes.
4. This is a pretty heavy stroller when it's folded up. Hard to get in/out of the car trunk. Hard to unfold easily and impossible to, say, carry up/down a flight of stairs if you have a child with you. We leave ours in our apartment building's foyer with a bike lock attached.
5. No easy way to convert it to a double-stroller, with an extra seat attachment, like many Phil and Ted's models. COnsidering what an investment this is, it surprises me that an adapter of this kind is not available for the BOB. When/if you have a second child, you'll have to simply buy a double jogger - not cheap!!

Overall, a good investment, but some of these caveats may matter to some people. If I had to do it over again, I may have either bought a used BOB model to save money, or I would've bought a different brand that allows you to add a second seat for another child.

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Product Description:
BOB Revolution 12 All Wheel Stroller has all the maneuverability and versatility of the Revolution stroller kicked up a notch. Smaller wheels enable increased mobility in crowded aisles and cramped elevators. The lightest of the Revolution strollers, its just as easy to fold up for travel and storage. Unlock the swiveling front wheel to easily navigate around tight corners and shopping aisles, or lock the front wheel forward for jogging. Three inches of suspension and on/off-road tires give the child a smooth, nap-inducing ride.