Great for Running
Reviewer: Debra P. ,
Virginia
Date: April 12, 2008
Okay I keep my jogger in my garage open so I don't fold it up. You need to get the wind/rain cover too. Worth the money for the extra one. We also got the jogger clock/distance thing. That is awesome! The Bob stays on track and is so light even with 2 kids in it (okay not so light when I am running up large hills...not joggers fault...mommy is getting into shape). There are no cup holders so that is the biggest downside. Of course you need your water bottle. I attached the ones screw on the side. I have a 4 month old son and he fits great in it and I can fold down the seat when he is napping. Basket is a little hard to access but I looked in person at the other joggers and they all have the bar in the middle of the baskets. So you cannot get one that is easy access.
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BOB Duallie + active family equals Happier family
Reviewer: John ,
Ramstein, Germany
Date: March 11, 2008
My wife and I bought the BOB Duallie in preparation for twin boys on the way this summer. We already have a one year old daughter at home, and I am training for a another marathon again, so we thought this would be an additional tool to get the family out of the house to spend quality time outdoors now and in the future.
The Duallie was boxed well, and arrived only 5 days after I ordered from JoggingStroller.com. We have a military address in Germany, so that shows how efficient JoggingStroller.com is in making sure shipments are prompt. JoggingStroller.com customer service is also the best I have experienced shopping online. The stroller was very easy to put together safely and confidently. For our coming twins, we purchased 2 Snuzzler products to make the fit safer for the newborns until they are about 6-8 months. Our one year old daughter fits perfectly in the stroller. I also recommend buying the sun/bug cover and weather shield, both of which are extremely overpriced.
When assembled, the stroller fits easily through all the doors in our German house. It is still large, and if you plan to drive it around and use it, you will need some free space in your vehicle. My wife and I drive a BMW 5 Series station wagon and have a roof cargo container. In the near future with 3 kids in the back seat, and a 85 pound Rhodesian Ridgeback dog taking up the trunk area, even our current roof cargo rack will not be able to hold this stroller. We will either need to move up to a minivan or find a larger roof container. If you have free space available though, this stroller will fit into any normal midsized trunk.
Our first few uses were simple 2-3 mile walks off-road. After becoming familiar with the product, I took my daughter on an 18 mile long run which was mostly on rough trails, hilly terrain, and through winds of 15-25 mph. She really enjoyed the ride except for the time where she woke up from her nap and the weather shield was on. Normally I run my long runs at roughly a 7:20-7:50/mile pace, but pushing this stroller with the high winds and hilly terrain brought me down to about 9:15/mile. The run was a great test and showed me what this stroller is capable of, which is a lot. Tree roots, gravel, mud, and potholes are not showstoppers for the BOB Duallie. It was well balanced and easy to control even with my 25 pound daughter on one side and nothing on the other side. The only issue we had was a deflated flat tire on the back right side after the run while the stroller was parked. I used the Bell Slime product to patch the tube, while JoggingStroller.com promptly sent me a new tube.
I think the BOB Duallie is one of the best products active parents with 2 or more children can purchase. In combination with a child backpack, it will allow me to take the 3 kids out for a few hours after I return home from work so my wife can get much needed sleep. It will allow us to get out of the house and go on long hikes through the German countryside over rough terrain or smooth surfaces. And it will also allow me to spend more time with the kids during some easier 10K, 1/2 marathon, or marathon training sessions.
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Outstanding Service
Reviewer: Infantry Papa ,
Wiesbaden, Germany
Date: February 25, 2008
After spending nearly two months on the phone with Amazon to get this model shipped APO to us in Germany, we gave up after numerous false promises from them. We should have come direct to you guys at the get go! We received it today after placing the order last week. Your sales agent, Marta, was more than helpful, she went the extra mile for my family. Its nice to be supported by folks from the upper midwest as opposed to a call center in the third world that Amazon runs on. I don't think the CMR staff ever saw a more excited and happy dad when the stroller box arrived. Its a big beautiful, rugged machine when I finally got it assembled with the twins already climbing all over it. The fit and finish are outstanding! This thing is built like the Volvo of strollers. Tomorrow we'll take the boys out to PT with their papa, they already get a kick out of riding around the house in it. Yes, it is narrow enough to fit through European doorways. You guys just saved our trip to Paris this weekend, without this stroller, it would have been a nightmare. I am definitely going to spread the word to other military families!
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Great stroller for the active Mom
Reviewer: Jenny ,
Aliso Viejo, CA
Date: December 16, 2007
I needed a stroller to accommodate my 2 year old and my newborn. I wanted one with independent sun visors. This stroller fit what I needed. It was relatively easy to assemble. It fold compactly, quickly. I would take it on trips through the airport. I was concerned that the weight difference - 28lbs to 6lbs would cause steering issues, but it did not. It actually handles better than my single jogger. I had to wait for my daughter to put on weight before I could secure her well.
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It delivers on every promise!
Reviewer: Carmen ,
Daegu, So Korea
Date: December 10, 2007
The Duallie Double is everything the manufacturer promises! Easy to maneuver in all terrains, lightweight, great recline. My adopted "almost twins" (12 months and 17 months)love it, they are delighted by the view and if nap time comes while we are out, the recline is perfect.It is an outstanding walking and jogging stroller. This is not a stroller for the mall or to carry the gazillion bags I usually carry in a non fitness outing. I use it for strolls and jogs around my community exclusively and it stays parked in the garage when not in use. It is large and it takes a lot of space in the trunk of my car and closing it is fairly easy but still a task.
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excellent for dirt roads
Reviewer: Nathalie ,
Weston, VT
Date: October 19, 2007
I actually have two bobs a single, then when baby number two came I got the double. I am not a jogger yet, but I live in VT, we have a steep dirt driveway and most roads around us are dirt, rutted etc. I use the strollers all the time, rain (we bought the weather guard) sleet, snow, mud season. I have even used it on the beach and in the woods on rocky pathes with no problem. If your looking for something all terrain this is it! I recommend it to all people who live in the country and need something that can go off road, or on dirt roads. Many friends of mine have other stroller brands that just dont hold up well, the bob canopy is also one of the best on the markets, really covers baby's upper half, that coupled with the screen guard gives great sun protection.
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Awesome!!
Reviewer: Anonymous ,
Puerto Vallarta, Jal, Mexico
Date: October 01, 2007
I love it! It's perfect to jog at the beach !
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Great stroller....
Reviewer: Anonymous ,
Honolulu
Date: September 24, 2007
We've been VERY happy with this stroller. It's so light and maneuverable, and our boys seem very comfortable in it (9mo and 3 years). It's also a good height for us (we're pretty short parents), though I don't think it would be uncomfortable for taller people. We love the canopies...we actually had no idea they were so big and adjustable, and they've been great for sun as well as rain. It's a fabulous stroller for running, but also okay for regular use since it does fit through most doorways (and has a reasonable amount of storage for a jogging stroller). The only down-thing was that we had our first flat tire in our first month of use (which was surprising as we really hadn't been going over any rough tracks...), and have since had to inflate the tires more often than expected. Oh, and as other people have mentioned, it would be nice to have a catch of some type when you fold it up, but it's really not a big deal. It's actually easier to lift in and out of my trunk even without a catch than my regular tandem double stroller. By the way, joggingstroller.com was fabulous. I live in Hawaii, which means everything has to be ordered (there are hardly any double strollers in the stores here...everyone just orders off the internet and hopes they like what they get!). We ordered on a Tuesday and in an unheard-of fashion, had our stroller by Friday! Wow! And we got the return insurance just in case (also a brilliant idea), though ended up not needing it. We are very satisfied with what we got. Well worth the price!
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Great Stroller
Reviewer: Michelle ,
CA
Date: September 05, 2007
I have a tall two year old and a three month old. I love this stroller. I pushes easily on the sidewalks and is super easy to fold up. I am 5'8" and the height of the stroller is perfect. I purchased the BOB attachment that has storage for keys/phone and water bottles, you will need this for sure as the only other place to put your things is behind the seats and this isn't very easy to reach while walking. I am very happy we decided to spend the money on this stroller. It is great!
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