Comments on: InStep Run Around 2 Double Jogging Stroller http://flyerstroller.com/double-strollers/instep-run-around-2-double-jogging-stroller/ Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:42:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 By: Pahukumaa http://flyerstroller.com/double-strollers/instep-run-around-2-double-jogging-stroller/comment-page-1/#comment-114 Pahukumaa Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:38:02 +0000 http://flyerstroller.com/double-strollers/instep-run-around-2-double-jogging-stroller/#comment-114 </div> I bought this stroller when my older child started kindergarten so my younger child and I could walk (one mile) to pick him up. It has worked well. The stroller has nice big, air-filled tires which make it easy to get up and down curbs. It has a hand-operated brake which is very helpful when coming up to a street. The sunshade works to keep the sun out of the kids' eyes and has a little window so I can see what my kids are up to. It has a reasonably-sized cup holder strapped onto the handle which I use to hold my phone, keys, a sippy cup and snack. There is also storage space under each seat and a larger storage area at the bottom. <br/><br/>Mine lists a little to one side (even thought I've tried to adjust the front wheel) so it takes a bit of muscle sometimes to keep it on the straight and narrow. Turning requires pivoting on the rear wheels which isn't a problem for me. I do not jog with it (unless I'm running late) because it is a bit unwieldy. The large bottom compartment on mine has worn away on the bottom from rubbing on the ground (I guess my son's backpack and lunchbox were a bit heavy...). I wish it was reinforced better or didn't hang so low. Also, this stroller is too wide to fit through many doors. <br/><br/>Overall, I like this stroller a lot. Even with my 55 and 35 pound children, it is easy to push. It works very well for walking around town. If I were planning on doing more running, I would invest in a more specialized stroller. I bought this stroller when my older child started kindergarten so my younger child and I could walk (one mile) to pick him up. It has worked well. The stroller has nice big, air-filled tires which make it easy to get up and down curbs. It has a hand-operated brake which is very helpful when coming up to a street. The sunshade works to keep the sun out of the kids’ eyes and has a little window so I can see what my kids are up to. It has a reasonably-sized cup holder strapped onto the handle which I use to hold my phone, keys, a sippy cup and snack. There is also storage space under each seat and a larger storage area at the bottom.

Mine lists a little to one side (even thought I’ve tried to adjust the front wheel) so it takes a bit of muscle sometimes to keep it on the straight and narrow. Turning requires pivoting on the rear wheels which isn’t a problem for me. I do not jog with it (unless I’m running late) because it is a bit unwieldy. The large bottom compartment on mine has worn away on the bottom from rubbing on the ground (I guess my son’s backpack and lunchbox were a bit heavy…). I wish it was reinforced better or didn’t hang so low. Also, this stroller is too wide to fit through many doors.

Overall, I like this stroller a lot. Even with my 55 and 35 pound children, it is easy to push. It works very well for walking around town. If I were planning on doing more running, I would invest in a more specialized stroller.

]]> By: Oralee http://flyerstroller.com/double-strollers/instep-run-around-2-double-jogging-stroller/comment-page-1/#comment-113 Oralee Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:31:50 +0000 http://flyerstroller.com/double-strollers/instep-run-around-2-double-jogging-stroller/#comment-113 </div> This jogger is great for many reasons. It has excellent storage, including several different compartments. It holds up to 100lbs, and it's roomy enough for my almost five year old (she's only 35 pounds)to fit in it just fine. It is also extremely comfortable for my 6 month old son. <br/><br/>My one complaint is that the front wheel doesn't swivel. I didn't realize that when I bought it. If you jog in an area where you are turning corners, it's kind of a pain because you have to pivot it around on the back wheels. <br/><br/>So, if ease of movement around a city block is important to you, don't get this stroller! I have to say though, for $140 (on sale), it's a pretty good buy! This jogger is great for many reasons. It has excellent storage, including several different compartments. It holds up to 100lbs, and it’s roomy enough for my almost five year old (she’s only 35 pounds)to fit in it just fine. It is also extremely comfortable for my 6 month old son.

My one complaint is that the front wheel doesn’t swivel. I didn’t realize that when I bought it. If you jog in an area where you are turning corners, it’s kind of a pain because you have to pivot it around on the back wheels.

So, if ease of movement around a city block is important to you, don’t get this stroller! I have to say though, for $140 (on sale), it’s a pretty good buy!

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