Sturdy, streamline and thoughtful new features
May 20, 2019
Two years ago, we put to test the BOB Revolution Flex 2.0 stroller as we packed our one-year-old son, Hudson, and two (what weight) packs and set out to hike the 500-mile Camino de Santiago.
Now we?re preparing to do it all over again?this time with two kids and the BOB Revolution FLEX 3.0 Duallie jogging stroller. The four of us (including Hudson, who is now three, and our one-year old daughter, Kalea) will travel the 150-mile Portuguese route of the Camino. We?ve started training for the trip and have already put in over thirty miles on the Duallie so far.
Here are some highlights of the improvements on the older model, and some notes on a double vs. single stroller:
? The two easy-to-access pockets located near the handlebar for your cell phone or other small items may seem like a small detail, but they are extremely useful.
? The Duallie rides extremely smoothly with both kids (35lbs and 20lbs) on board during a jog. Operation requires very little effort on flats and downhill, with reasonable effort on the uphills. Suspension is similar to other BOBs and makes it easy to operate over curbs or gravel and uneven terrain.
? The seat positions are incredible, as usual. They recline in full to allow one or both kids to sleep, and they have enough slack in the harness to fit both our one-year-old and three-year-old comfortably.
? The top window that can be opened to provide a view of your kids is almost identical to the previous model except for the closing feature, which is now magnetic instead of Velcro. This is a huge improvement on style, but more importantly, you no longer have to worry about that loud tearing noise waking up or alarming the kids every time you open the window.
? The increased overhang and position options on the canopies are major improvements, offering more than adequate protection for the kids during certain times of day when the sun comes right at you.
? The first thing I noticed after setting up the Duallie was that it fit easily through the doorway of our house and out into the yard.
? The Duallie is easy to fold up and store, and it fits well inside the trunk of our Honda Accord, with plenty of extra room left over. As an extra perk, the option to easily detach all three wheels makes storing it in tighter spaces a quick option.
Our family continues to be major fans of BOB strollers, and we continue to be impressed with the quality and thoughtfulness that goes into them. I would recommend these strollers to any family with two young children that like to hike, run, or wander frequently!
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