Can anyone recommend the Mountain Buggy (plus) +one for running 3+ miles 3 days per week? Mostly on roads and sidewalks but occasionally through a little grass. Do the kids complain in the seats? Do the tires/shocks seem to do ok? does the carrycot or child #2 get in way of running/knee/step area? I'm comparing this to the Bob Revolution single in terms of the easy of pushing. Only one 12 mo so far but we're planning to expand the family in the near future. Thanks! Can anyone recommend the Mountain Buggy (plus) +one for running 3+ miles 3 days per week? Mostly on roads and sidewalks but occasionally through a little grass. Do the kids complain in the seats?... » Read More Can anyone recommend the Mountain Buggy (plus) +one for running 3+ miles 3 days per week? Mostly on roads and sidewalks but occasionally through a little grass. Do the kids complain in the seats? Do the tires/shocks seem to do ok? does the carrycot or child #2 get in way of running/knee/step area? I'm comparing this to the Bob Revolution single in terms of the easy of pushing. Only one 12 mo so far but we're planning to expand the family in the near future. Thanks! « Show Less
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Hi,I did like the plus one at 1st but was only running with it when I had one rider. No way it would be good to push for a 3 mile run w/2 riders. My kids were one and three and the 3 yr old often complained the back seat was cramped. Go with the Bob, we did. I ended up returning our plus one and getting the city mini gt for long walks. The double bob is best for longer runs-especially the Ironman one w/a fixed wheel.
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I found this stroller to be very flimsy, not at all like the other mountain Buggys. I have the triple and the double and I live their durability, but I was extremely disappointed with the mountain buggy plus one. I found it hard to steer while running and very cumbersome in general. I hope this helps
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I'm sorry, I haven't used the Happy Trails, but FWIW I can offer some details on the Sportster. I find the three wheels to be effective and a little easier to control over curbs and grass. The larger-sized wheels (compared to the smaller Pet Gear model pictured) are very stable. You do experience vibration in the front wheel if you are walking quickly, however it's intended for jogging and with a simple snap of a button at the front axle the wheel locks and eliminates the problem. At the same time, when walking at a leisurely pace you would prefer the wheel to be unlocked and spin freely for more responsive control over those uneven surfaces. It DID fall over once (because of the three wheel configuration), but it was totally my fault- I walked away from it after knowingly perching it on a very uneven surface, balancing it between a level sidewalk and a grassy hill. Had I even set the brake, which works very easily, it wouldn't have happened, but ultimately it comes back to the fact that one has to pay attention. Personally, I couldn't be happier and will undoubtedly stay with the Sportster. it folds easily and is light enough for my wife to toss it in the trunk.
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We have acquired 2 each 26" Schwinn Meridian bikes and outfitted them with electric drive mechanisms. They are an excellent bike and we get just over 30 Miles on the one unit - no pedaling; and we get even greater distances on the second generation build. For this range we use a seat with a back support - if ranges are considerable less - like our second bike gets between 50 and 60 miles per charge but it is only used in small spurts like 10 to 12 miles. That one we have not yet put on the back supported seat. They also pedal great if you desire - but @ 16 to 19 MPH I cannot turnthe pedals that fast - so I just cruise and enjoy. We have acquired 2 each 26" Schwinn Meridian bikes and outfitted them with electric drive mechanisms. They are an excellent bike and we get just over 30 Miles on the one unit - no pedaling; and we get even greater distances on the second generation build. For this range we use a seat with a back support - if ranges are considerable less - like our second bike gets between 50 and 60 miles per charge but it is only used in small spurts like 10 to 12 miles. That one we have not yet put on the back supported seat. They also pedal great if you desire - but @ 16 to 19 MPH I cannot turnthe... » Read More We have acquired 2 each 26" Schwinn Meridian bikes and outfitted them with electric drive mechanisms. They are an excellent bike and we get just over 30 Miles on the one unit - no pedaling; and we get even greater distances on the second generation build. For this range we use a seat with a back support - if ranges are considerable less - like our second bike gets between 50 and 60 miles per charge but it is only used in small spurts like 10 to 12 miles. That one we have not yet put on the back supported seat. They also pedal great if you desire - but @ 16 to 19 MPH I cannot turnthe pedals that fast - so I just cruise and enjoy. « Show Less
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Nathan, I really recommend this stroller, it is easy to carry and fold, my kids like it because the seats can flip backwards or forwards. I am very satisfied with this stroller because I can go where I want to go with it. Sure you can use it for running, it worked for me and my kids enjoy the ride.
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i have a boy and a girl and i own the countours tandem stroller and i love it i never go anywhere with out it... ohh and have i said my boy was 11 1/2 months old when my baby girl was born??? he didnt walk or anything ..... i use my stroller still and baby big girl just turned 2 the last week of july and baby big boy turned 3 the second week of august...they are 351 days apart.... so we live in texas and we have several outdoor things here yearround so i love that the wheels just go on all types of ground or pebbles and rocks , concreate, dirt, mud, grass... and i have a 1st cousin who lived in colorado and she has the same exact stroller , she loves hers too..... now it is a little bigger than some but not to much for me ..im 5'7" tall and usually around 165lbs.... im not a small woman or a large woman im not pettite in any way and i do have 3 feet of legs so that may make a difference but i drive a ford fusion and it goes in and out easily. now the only place i have ever run into something or someone is at the peds. office but i have seen women do it with the umberella strollers .... so .... the biggest problem i have heard about from moms of multipuls is about side by side strollers they dont fit through doorways or mall isles or any isles actually...... hope this is helpful , feel free to email me at kednb@aol.com if you have any questions about this stroller including if you want actual pics.....
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My very tall 6-next-week-year-old rides by herself and it's roomy (several stuffed animals can ride with her). It's a wide carriage, but unless they are good buddies who like to cuddle (or the 6yo is smallish), a 2yo and a 6yo aren't going to be comfy in the trailer together. With the strap division right in the middle the 2yo will be OK, but the 6yo will likely be squished.You may want to find a local bike shop and see what trailer models they carry to help you better envision the seating situation of the Burly Bee, but my unscientific opinion is: whatever kids ride together in this trailer will touch no matter what, and a couple four year olds seems like the max limit for a squish-free ride. My very tall 6-next-week-year-old rides by herself and it's roomy (several stuffed animals can ride with her). It's a wide carriage, but unless they are good buddies who like to cuddle (or the 6yo is smallish), a 2yo and a 6yo aren't going to be comfy in the trailer together. With the strap division right in the middle the 2yo will be OK, but the 6yo will likely be squished.You may want to find a local bike shop and see what trailer models they carry to help you better envision the seating situation of the Burly Bee, but my unscientific opinion is: whatever kids ride together in... » Read More My very tall 6-next-week-year-old rides by herself and it's roomy (several stuffed animals can ride with her). It's a wide carriage, but unless they are good buddies who like to cuddle (or the 6yo is smallish), a 2yo and a 6yo aren't going to be comfy in the trailer together. With the strap division right in the middle the 2yo will be OK, but the 6yo will likely be squished.You may want to find a local bike shop and see what trailer models they carry to help you better envision the seating situation of the Burly Bee, but my unscientific opinion is: whatever kids ride together in this trailer will touch no matter what, and a couple four year olds seems like the max limit for a squish-free ride. « Show Less
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No problems, its been all over Oregon, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and California. I weigh 331# and this thing has been in and out of cars, suv's, motor home and all over the uneven ground. Hopw you get this figured out so that you can get to going again! I would suggest you start with the manufacturer and go from ther with the reminder that the evaluation system for Amazon help a lot of people make up their minds as to buying or not!
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I own both the Ironman Dualie and the Revolution Dualie (and coach cross country) and have found that the revolution is more run worthy than I thought it would be. I fun with the front wheel free, as the fixed wheel doesn't hold a line well, and the free wheel is so easy to steer, particularly with the heavier load. The only scenarios where I have minor issues are on routes with meaningful hills, as the revolution has no hand brake, and when running faster than 8 minute miles over bumps. If the front end comes off the ground at faster speeds the wheel drifts and when it comes down catches momentarily before straightening out, which causes a sudden deceleration. Not an issue at jogging speeds, but something to watch for. That said I trained for my first marathon with the Revolution. The Ironman is awesome for trails/off-road that's stroller worthy, hills, and for running on paved trails. I ran our neighborhood with it for two years and you adapt to steering with the front wheel up pretty quickly. In either case, keep track of your load weight and adjust the shock setting when you exceed 50 lbs.
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I ended up calling Baby Jogger a couple weeks ago. They said that they were low in inventory for awhile but stores should be stocked again and that they wouldn't know what would be new for 2013 until November. They said the 2013 wouldn't be released until 2013 and that the changes might just be minor. I decided to go ahead and get one now and love it!
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I have this stroller and while it's definitely not as light and easy to push as a real jogger like the BOB, I've found that on a decently smooth city jogging trail (like the one close to my house), I can do a slow jog and push it just fine. And slow jogging is all I'm doing these days, post baby. :)
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I would not recommend if for jogging... wheels are too small for that kind of activity and although it steers well for its weight you wouldn't be able to do it single handed. As for the tires... i'll second the previous post and add they are HORRIBLE! I hope someone is listening at Mountain Buggy...
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We have really loved using this stroller for running and it does really well. Haven't tried the BOB so can't say. But overall we have definitely enoyed it for walking, running, everything. One of the best things is that you can lock the front wheel for running or you can unlock it for walking. Lots of other joggers that we saw only have a locked front wheel. The only problem we've had with it is that it would pull to one side when locked. We figured out that the front wheel was not totally straight and contacted Joovy for a replacement. They were SUPER easy to work with and we got the new one in two days. Great customer service is always a big plus for products. We have really loved using this stroller for running and it does really well. Haven't tried the BOB so can't say. But overall we have definitely enoyed it for walking, running, everything. One of the best things is that you can lock the front wheel for running or you can unlock it for walking. Lots of other joggers that we saw only have a locked front wheel. The only problem we've had with it is that it would pull to one side when locked. We figured out that the front wheel was not totally straight and contacted Joovy for a replacement. They were SUPER easy to work with and we got the new... » Read More We have really loved using this stroller for running and it does really well. Haven't tried the BOB so can't say. But overall we have definitely enoyed it for walking, running, everything. One of the best things is that you can lock the front wheel for running or you can unlock it for walking. Lots of other joggers that we saw only have a locked front wheel. The only problem we've had with it is that it would pull to one side when locked. We figured out that the front wheel was not totally straight and contacted Joovy for a replacement. They were SUPER easy to work with and we got the new one in two days. Great customer service is always a big plus for products. « Show Less
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I've only had it for a year, but started it back up and it is working like a charm again this year. The bugs are really bad here in MA and it did a bang up job last year. It seems pretty sturdy, I pulled it in kind of late last year once it started snowing and it started right up. My mom has them and actually convinced me to get one and hers have worked for at least 5 or 6 years.
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Fits our stuffed diaper bag underneath, as well as 2 coats. You can also purchase side saddles for even more storage. Mountain buggy sells a cup holder that hangs on the side of the handle (good for a coffee cup) as well as a pouch that hangs from the handle that has zippered storage and 2 water bottle holders. Don't think twice about this stroller, super lightweight, truly one hand fold, turns on a dime, good ride and narrower than a bob so you can easily take it in stores. The pull down sun screen is awesome as well. We love everything about this stroller
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We have only had ours for a few days but my just turned 2 year old really likes it and my 3 yr old absolutely loves it! I really like the push handle and feel like it will help him learn how to pedal. Hope this helps!
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With new batteries the Rover will go as fast as a small dog on carpet. Any rougher terrain and carpet the tank treads will come off and you'll have problems. I had my Rover for two years and the battery life will last up to eight hours not moving, if moving the battery life will decrease to two hours. My advice, is to get the revolution because it is more dependable, has RC tires, rechargeable batteries, and two cameras. It cost about 80 dollars more and is able to withstand outside conditions. The Rover, is outdated, it takes up to seven batteries, sometimes unreliable, unpredictable, and the range really can be a disappointment. Don't get me wrong, the Rover is fun, is a great toy, and is really cool to sneak up on people with, but there's something better out there and I would recommending that.
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It's really not very good on rough or rocky terrain, although locking the front wheel will help a little (but that makes it harder to turn), and it's better than most strollers - I have yet to try ANY that are good for rough or rocky terrain. It's a beast just to get it up/down curbs and wobbles a lot, so best to stick to smooth surfaces. As long as I stay on pavement/sidewalks, it's a dream and I can handle it with one hand. If I'm going off-road for walks and hikes, we use the Kelty backpack instead :)