Smooth ride
I bought the Bob Revolution Flex 3.0 Duallie primarily for an upcoming trip to Disney World and other day-long events. With 3 kids under the age of 5, I needed something that is easy to push for long days in the parks, but something we’ll also get use from at home. Here are my thoughts after a few days with the stroller:
First of all, it’s big! It’s on par with other jogging strollers, but the category as a whole is not small. For us, this is great. Our 44” almost 5 year old is able to comfortably fit in a seat, as are his younger siblings. Its size also makes it feel very sturdy, especially compared to some competitors. The seats recline well and all 3 kids said they are comfy. And in a pinch, a third child can sit on the front of the stroller near the other kids’ feet.
Next, the push is very smooth! The mountain bike style tires make this stroller roll so easily. It can go over small obstacles without any effort, and overall feels so nice to use. I know this was the right decision for long days at Disney! The three wheels are very easy to pop on and off, which helps with fitting the stroller into an already packed trunk.
My 3 year old was excited to find there are 2 pockets in each seat. She already stuffed a pair of socks on one side and her cup on the other— apparently these are very important things! There are also 2 pockets up near the handle bar— they’re small, but each can fit a phone or keys/credit cards. The 4 pockets on the back of the seats look like they’d be great for water bottles, but be aware that they are pretty tight. One disposable plastic bottle fits in each pocket, but they’re snug enough that it’s not smooth getting them in and out. I’m not sure what else you might be able to use them for.
The storage basket underneath the stroller is a decent size, but difficult to access. It’s easy to fit small items (think individual sweatshirts or school lunchbox size containers) but isn’t made for larger items. I was not able to fit a backpack or diaper bag or small soft-sided cooler under there— not due to the overall size of the basket, but due to the opening being so restricted. There’s only 6 inches of clearance for the opening, and the material doesn’t stretch.
However, the handle bar is sturdy enough that I was able to clip various items to it. I don’t imagine runners will be carrying much with them, but for us using it as an all day stroller for various events, it’s nice that it can hold the extra weight.
Overall, I’m very pleased with our new stroller. It is sturdy and durable, and gives our kids a smooth ride while being easy for us to push. While I’m not a runner, I don’t imagine you’d have any trouble running with it.
