BOB Revolution: You Say You Want a Revolution …
I’m part of a mommy group and we spend a lot of time together — Most of that time is spent chatting away. You can only assume that more than half of our conversations have to do with our children. So when the topic switched to strollers the other day I wasn’t surprised, but I WAS surprised at what stroller was the current must-have … the BOB Revolution. Yes, you heard right, not a Bugaboo, not an Orbit, but a BOB! The best point made in the conversation is that this stroller is almost mislabeled. Yes, it IS a jogging stroller, but it’s also so much more. They all agreed hands down they wished they had bought this stroller first and saved all their money on random other stroller purchases!
BridgetMoynahan, Kate Hudson and Sheryl Crow have all been spotted out and about with their BOB strollers!
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The Seat
The BOB Revolution’s seat is one of its biggest selling points. First of all it’s extra roomy, it can accommodate a child up to 70lbs, which means it’s a bit wider then a standard seat and it sits back pretty far. For some reason kids seem to LOVE the seat. It comes with two pockets flanked on either side, great for storing a cup or snacks. And children seem perfectly comfortable in the seat at all times.
My daughter liked that she could climb up and into the seat on her own using the little dip at the foot well to pull up on. She also seemed to really like the seated position the seat is in when it’s not reclined at all. My friends’ children have all napped in their BOB strollers, the moms said they just dropped the seat down and let their child catch some Zzzs while they continued on their way.
The seat recline isn’t as simple as pushing a lever, BUT it isn’t hard to do at all. You simply loosen straps as needed and the seat drops back. It took me like two tries to get it right, you just have to learn how all the parts work together and then it’s a breeze. Raising the seat back simply involves tightening straps.
The footrest is plenty ample and positioned so that any child would find it to be comfortable to rest their feet on. The sun canopy is also extremely adjustable, it has what I like to call a two-part fold. It provides ample coverage and can be pulled back to halfway or all the way, easily. It also has a drawstring mechanism that assists with collapsing the sun canopy. Lastly it has a great peek window that really lets you keep an eye on your child as you go about your business.
The material on the seat is a padded, stain-resistant material that is plenty soft. It features the standard five-point harness toprovide maximum stability and comfort. Adjusting the five-point harness is as simple as pulling the red rings on the straps.
The Frame
The frame is made of aircraft-grade aluminum alloy that is both lightweight and durable! The lines of this stroller are classic in jogging stroller land, but the materials make this one a keeper.
The handlebar is not adjustable, but is set at a pretty standard and comfortable height for most people I know who’ve pushed it. 
It’s covered in a comfy, soft, foam-type material that gives slightly with pressure and ensures your hand won’t be left with marks from use.
Using this stroller is as easy as it is to fold. You simply squeeze in the two red tab buttons on the handlebars and fold the stroller in half. Then you pull up on the red cord that you see sticking out at the middle of the back of the stroller and voila you’re folded. It doesn’t lock shut, but it’s easy enough to move around and doesn’t flop open easily. Unfolding is just as simple. Just place it on the ground and pull up on the handlebars. I’ve tested MANY strollers and this fold/unfold was the easiest!
It lays very flat when folded and while it takes up a decent amount of trunk space you can still place things on top of it. It also stacks on top of other things with minimal effort. The storage basket is wide but not tall, so you’ll be able to tote some select items, but you will be limited. Considering this stroller is designed to be a jogging stroller, I’m not sure the storage basket is a deal breaker.
TheRide
This is where the BOB Revolution excels in ways I couldn’t imagine. I haven’t pushed a stroller with a smoother ride, ever. The only thing I can compare it to is the Bugaboo, but they serve different purposes and it’s impossible to compare them.
The suspension on this stroller is phenomenal! It handles with the lightest of touch and turns on a dime, literally. Pushing it to the park or pushing through the mall yielded the same results — a super-smooth glide. My daughter never felt a bump in the road and I didn’t have to struggle to push over them either.
The front wheel can be stopped from swiveling by simply switching a little tab on the front of the wheel. I’ve never seen a stroller that incorporated this feature so seamlessly. This helps for serious jogging or really rough terrain where the wheel might get stuck bouncing sideways.
Final Thoughts
The BOB Revolution is almost mistakenly placed in the jogging stroller category. Don’t get me wrong, it IS a jogger and a GREAT one at that. But it’s also an exceptional standard stroller that doesn’t get the respect it deserves. You’ll never push a smoother stroller and your child (yes even that stroller-hating toddler) will likely adore the stroller as much as you do. Even the list of cons is really a list of trivial gripes that anyone could live with.
Pros
Easy lock and unlock of front swivel wheel
Extra roomy seat with 70lb child capacity
Simple fold
Cons
Cup holder for adults isn’t standard
Folded stroller doesn’t have a lock
Handlebar isn’t adjustable.
Tip Test (Empty stroller with weighted diaper bag hanging fromhandlebar)
5lbs: No change — it didn’t tip any easier backwards
10lbs: No change — it didn’t tip any easier backwards
Buy Yours
You can get your BOB Revolution at Let’s Go Strolling or by checking BOB’s site for more information and where to buy.
– Bronwyn
BOB Revolution Specifications
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Stroller Name
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< p class=”MsoNormal”>Revolution
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Manufacturer
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BOB
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Price
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$359
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Weight
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22.5 lbs
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Folded Dimensions
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38" x 23" x 17"
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Stroller Width
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23"
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Stroller Length
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41"
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Seat Back Length
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20"
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Seat Width
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13.5"
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Seat Depth
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9" |
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Max. Weight Limit
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70 lbs
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Max. Height Limit
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N/A
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Min. Age
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6 weeks
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Frame
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Aluminum
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Type of Tires
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Rear – 16" all purpose air-filled tires Front – 12" swivel wheel
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Seat Features
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Multi-position recline
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Carseat Compatibility
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Britax Companion, Peg Perego Primo Viaggio, Graco SnugRide
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Standard Accessories
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Sun Canopy, under seat shopping basket
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Optional Accessories
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BOB Handlebar Console
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