The front wheels appear to be stuck on swivel. It will be a pain for me to return so I'm thinking about just keeping it. Why do I need it locked?
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You really only need them locked if you are on rough terrain. Like sand, or heavy mud (although not sure you would ever be in mud!) I have had mine for 2 years and have never locked the front wheels. Actually more annoying pushing a stroller with the front wheels locked- so hard to turn!
522620
I always leave on swivel! It makes it easier to maneuver around. Only time u would need in lock position is if running or something. It is truly the best stroller! I absolute love!!!
949458
The swivel wheels do not lock, they just swivel to go in the direction you steer them. As for assembly, I had no problem, in fact the front swivel wheels may already have been attached. Even if they weren't it they are easy to put on, just four nuts and bolts each. It took me about 10 minutes to put the cart together and most of that was making sure that I got the washers in the right order for the rear wheels. I have found this cart to be most useful and I am fully satisfied with it. The only minor thing is that there is a clicking sound from the front wheels when they roll and other than that this is a great cart.
1563808
For this model, the front wheel does not swivel. If you want the swivel front wheel, you can check our 3in1 mode. thanks
1563809
It does not swivel, which I like. It's not that hard to push down or pull back to lift the front when you want to make a greater turn. I bought this because the front wheel does NOT swivel. Attaching it to my bike, however, has been a nightmare. I may be returning this.
1775290
If you buy the key lock kit, the front wheel will not be released easly... (But if thief has time, I believe so...).
1177091
Yes the front wheels swivel, the back ones (the ones closest to you) do not. Because the wheels are larger it makes turning much easier. A saver on wall dings!
1170166
had the same problem - if with the lock/unlock switch on the front is in the unlock position and it still does not unlock when you hit the foot pedal check the spring inside. mine was unhooked.
2266612
It may seem like it is locked in place, but once mounted it will swivel quite well......it needs to be broken in so to say....mine was tight but now it is fine....well worth the price. If this is not the case and yours is defective, just return it....but I think you will be fine once you have it installed and begin using it. GC
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Front wheels are about 15 inches apart, and they turn using a tiller bar system that when you turn the handlebar both front wheels turn to the angle of the handlebar, but the main axle remains perpendicular to the seat. That way the whole system remains stable, and you have to use less force to turn the wheels. It doesn't make as tight a turn, but it is a safer turn. My wife got very good at making three point turns in tight places while she was recovering from her surgery.
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Hi Denise,You're supposed to be able to pull that little knob out a bit and put it in the upright (I believe) position. When the knob is to the side position, it doesn't swivel. However, mine was broken and no matter what I did, the wheel was not swiveling!! Also, the back wheels kept popping out. I got a full refund from Amazon and am very very grateful and happy with their service!! I ordered another AT3 Pet Gear stroller. Hopefully this one will function properly. Good luck!! Sue
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The benefit of being able to lock and unlock the front wheel is, if you are going to jog with yhe baby then you need to lock the front swivel. This will avoid it moving should you roll over a rock or something. When you are just walking or in a syore, unlock it for easy manuevering.
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I use my "U" lock from my bicycle to lock it around that angled bar just behind the front wheel. I lock it up at places where I won't be very long like the store. Don't think I'd lock it someplace for longer if I couldn't keep a periodic eye on it.
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I just pushed in the lever/release valve on the wheel and it unlocked and once I had it shoved all the way back I released the lever and both wheels locked into place. You don't push down on the lever to release the lock, you push it IN horizontally. The instructions said to just push the wheel onto the axel and that just did not work. Have to push in the little metal lever on the wheel base first
2249330
The wheels do not lock. Although I had no reason to remove them, the wheels should be removable
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.
674385
Had problem with the front wheel. It locked up several times before the ball bearings actually came out of the wheel. Amazon replaced it promptly, and we haven't had any other problems yet, but it's definitely an issue that KaZAM needs to address in production.
2137145
The front wheel pushes out. You have to manually pull it. The cart works great! It's an awkward feature but worth it! Hope this helps.