What are the advantages of the swival front wheele?
1684307
It helps to manuver in any tight places. It doesn't matter if you have the tray and basket or not.
1684308
The three wheeled rollators can turn either direction very easily unlike a four wheeled walker. This walker is good while in crowded places such as when you are shopping. It is small and takes up less room than the four wheeled one. You can easily move around the store even in a crowd.
1684309
it helps w/ maneuvering & works esp well w/out the tray and basket in tight spaces
685184
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.
103102
pros: very portable, light weight, easy to learn, smooth ridingcons: the hollow plastic body makes it a loud ride, the wheels are smaller than those on a penny so you'll have to work moreHonestly, if you have the money for the penny/mini cruiser, I'd get a cruiser.
1132156
the sterring wheel is small and plastic, also hard to get to,so i wld assume its just for show. very hard to get ur hand in if u wanted to turn it and i think it wld only make the front wheels turn. I wld say only backwards and forwards.
1881821
It performs better in my opinion. Easier to maneuver in establishments. The only value to the wheels I can see is if the person is using them to maneuver. If not then the transport mode is a great option. If I was going off roading, i.e. parks or into grass I would probably put the larger wheel on just for stability.
1179190
no , it's a fixed wheel, the big fixed front wheel is a better choice for serious miles outside - if you want something for walking and taking to the store find an adjustable wheel.
795190
For the front wheels turn both side to the maximum possible. Rear It's better to take out the wheels.
912741
Yes it comes with quick release front wheel. I love this bike. Beautiful. My helmet has yellow in it and I bought Nike yellow tennis shoes, yellow shorts. Put together no problem. I did buy another saddle seat but if I was you I would wait and try the seat it comes with. Not sure if I like the peddles with the shoe harness. I might change that. Fact is if it got stolen, I would order another the next day. I'm glad I paid attention to the reviews. The other bike I looked at was more yellow and looked great but had bad reviews. I can not say enough of good things about this bike. Keep in mind, I don't ride long distance. I bought this to help lose weight. Air1stCav@hotmail.com
1577393
Have had mine for about a year. It is very easy to load & unload. It is really light weight. I have an issue with the front wheel staying in the "free" position. But I would buy it again knowing that. I put my 3 small dogs I push in it. The front wheel does not affect the steering really it is very easy to maneuver.
92009
I just recently got mine. The wheels on mine are not good quality. The front wheel will not swivel.
1685184
Its amazing. Rides nice and smooth. it picks up speed very easy. just be careful not to hit the the front wheel with your pushing leg or you'll go flying off of it. totally worth every penny though
62101
It rides close enough for my comfort. The time saved on flats and air checking as well as pumping are well worth while considering. Mounting rim as well as the inside of the tires --not that hard. I did grease the inside of the tire and the rim to help with future spoke adjustment and to prevent rust from the inside out. PEACE
1541678
The front wheels do not swivel. I believe this is a safety feature and for what I've seen of it's use, it is a good thing they don't.
16551
Yes, the front wheel swivels, the rear wheels do not. I can stand in one place and do a 360' turn. So, the answer is "yes"!
1596613
Don't forget about the rear wheels! Deluxe models as this one has bigger rear wheels which make it so much easier to push and steer. It won't disappoint.
1169369
I feel better about having a front basket. rear baskets can make you feel like you will fall over if anything back there shifts. I personally love the wald 157 bike basket, its huge. not for suspension bikes though
1506101
You can walk quickly, but the front wheel starts to shake if you start jogging. I'd recommend getting the larger front wheel upgrade that doesn't rotate if you want to jog.