Baby Joggers - Gear - Runner's World

coyote

26/10/2002 at 18:11

My wife is expecting our first baby in about 6 weeks and we are looking to purchase a good baby joger. I do need a web site or any relavent information on what i should be looking for.

Pizza Man:-)

26/10/2002 at 18:58

I don't know of any web site, but the Headington road runnrs 5 mile race is sponsored by one of the major manufacturers of baby joggers so failing any other info you could start there.

Bill Sholl

26/10/2002 at 21:51

Hi,
Wrote about this in an earlier thread some time ago.babyjogger.co.uk or babyjogger.com are good sites to look at.If you want to email me, I'd be happy to give advice. Our own babyjogger has covered about 600 miles and done about 10 races. We're hoping to do our first half marathon tomorrow if this crappy weather lets up! My daughter started "running" at four months -she's now three and still loves it. Look forward to hearing from you!
Bill

kevin mckellar

27/10/2002 at 01:10

We have a Baby Jogger 2 that we brought back from usa , make sure you go for an alloy one and the bigger the wheels the better .... our son has also been "running" since 4 months and is now three , the ideal running partner ... can't find any races that will let him run though , say insurance doesn't cover it

coyote

27/10/2002 at 09:31

Bill thanks for the info will be looking at the web sites. will let you know what transpires

Kevin did you have any problems bringing the jogger back from the states and what about customs duty, did it make it wothwhile? we have friends in the states so they maybe able to help me.

Bill Sholl

27/10/2002 at 17:45

Kevin - I found the same problem when entering some races, but usually a phone call to convince the organiser that I'm not a total nut will work. Just ran Barns Green half marathon today - spoke to the organiser a fortnight ago and explained the situation. All I did was sign an additional disclaimer for my daughter and agreed to start at the back of the pack. (didn't stay there for long!) Most organisers are babyjogger friendly as lomg as you take time out to explain, check the course is suitable and make sure its not a mega championship or similar.
Phillip - check out second hand babyjoggers, they often appear in "loot" or similar.Some US joggers do not have the same safety standards as british ones, for example some will only have three point harnesses.

kevin mckellar

28/10/2002 at 01:33

Phil , we just brought it back as the buggy we were using , handed it in at the gate as we were boarding ( i hope customs don't read this ... ) and yes it was worth our while , we paid $99 for it though it was the display model, not really priced them here but don't think you'd get any change from £200 ...... Bill , thanks for the advise on races , think i'll wait 'til spring and give it a try , by then i will have a newer , lighter and less vocal (who am i trying to kid) running partner....... and yes mine only has a three point harness

Debra Howell

28/03/2003 at 19:58

I am about to buy a babyjogger 2 and wonder if anyone has advice about whether to chose a model with shock-absorbers or not? I'll be using it mostly off-road, on tracks and trails and am concerned about both (small) baby and runner comfort.

coyote

29/03/2003 at 09:22

Hi Debra They can be quite pricy over here but we wouldn't be without it. Our friends in America had one shipped over for us, it was cheaper even having to pay the customs charge on arrival. As Kevin Mckellar reported go for the bigger alloy wheels 20inch if you can. They are very light to push and you can get carried away speed wise so watch it. The baby is secure in it and we just put a blanket under her for a bit more padding. Ours loves it and has no problem watching us work out!! One other thing we added a rain cover to ours it's essenstial in our climate! We have run along trails and off road and they are no problem at all Good Running

popsider

29/03/2003 at 15:05

Has anyone experience of pushing a twin jogger? What age would you say you could use them up to - could you use one and train properly with it? I'm wondering if it is worth me getting one as ours are already 18 months.

31/03/2003 at 13:43

We had a baby jogger 2 which i used for running on roads. I never ceased to be amazed at its ease and stability. We went for the biggest wheels possible and it was so stable you could run "hands off" down a slight hill. We also had 2 single mothercare joggers which were so bad in comparison.

There was one time on a beach in Northumberland with the wind (gale) at my back where the Jogger pelted along like a sand yacht - I had to sprint to keep up with it.

We bought ours from an american website and had it delivered to our holiday accomodation in Vermont.

Suspension would be worth it if you are going on tracks that will give a lot of vibration.

Popsider, for the cost I wouldn't bother unless your twins are v small. Mine are small (3yrs 10mths 33lbs) and used the jogger until they were 2.5.

Kate Young 2

09/03/2004 at 20:49

The Baby Jogger 2 seems to be the three wheeler to go for. Has anybody used the one with suspension?

Also, Trek (the bike manufacturer) has got a Babyjogger, has anybody used this?

c Ashworth

16/06/2004 at 12:39

Is there anyone in the UK that supplies a decent Jogging stroller? The only decent ones I can find are in the states and the reason they don'e export to the UK is because the strollers only have a front brake not back break - is there a problem with only having a front break. I am desperate to find out so that my husband can take our 4 month old running.

MamTor

23/06/2004 at 14:50

Try

http://www.bikesandtrailers.com/children/chariot-trailer-prices.html

We have a Chariot 3 wheeler, while our friends have a Baby jogger. I have run with both, and prefer the Chariot, as it is more stable and less twitchy than the BJ (which is still excellent). The Chariot also is fully enclosed, and therefore offers excellent protection against the weather. It also has a UV screen mesh that stops bugs and is sun proof. Finally with the chariot, you can buy a kit to hook it to the back of a bike (it connects to the rear axle).

Fat Freddy's Cat

23/06/2004 at 15:19

Hi,

Try http://www.arunningstroller.com

We recently bought a Baby Jogger 3 off the Internet from the US. This has suspension and larger 20" wheel option. It was sent as a gift so we did not get charged VAT. I got a new model 3 stroller, big wheel upgrade, travel bag and water proof cover for £265. The model 2 in the UK without a bag or cover is well over £300!

It is fantastic and goes everywhere with us. The brake pads supplied are not great, but I replaced these with good quality ones and it is fine now.

Dan

VO2 Min

23/06/2004 at 15:59

Ive got the Instep Nipper Stroller. Cost about £160 but a very good model. Has suspension and very smooth & stable, only 7kg. I reckon it only adds about 45 sec per mile to my speed and when there are no hazards I run almost alongside and one handed for that genuine "running action" feel!

The suspension works well, on routes where wheels up and down a bit due to path baby's head I've watched is almost unmoved.

Only problem, baby 9 mths and doesnt seem to like going for much more than 1 hour - any hints to keep them amused up to 90min or so?

Tim

Bill S

23/06/2004 at 21:21

a few suggestions:
1) you can get small "buggy" books which attach to a pram/babyjogger
2) buy a cycle bottle holder and use it to hold baby's bottle. I attached the holder to the upright on our babyjogger.
3) buy some cheap rattles etc from a charity shop - that way it won't be grusome if you lose them!

John Rogerson

25/08/2004 at 22:33

Any experience out there of the Burley line of products? Look similar to the Chariot but looking for some feedback.

Cheers
John

Caz

27/08/2004 at 12:54

Can anyone tell me at what age they can start going in a baby jogger?

Cheers

trinity1

27/08/2004 at 23:16

ok. What't the answer when you have a baby + toddler (or, in my case, toddler + mini-toddler?)

That's the stage I'm at, and to be honest, put my husband off purchasing one, as we planned a small age gap between kids.

Hadn't realised they did doubles, but don't think I'd have had any more luck with convincing him on that either, as he wouldn't have viewed it as pracitical since there would be a fair period either side where there would be only 1 small peep.