Are the wheels really that bad on this stroller and is it really that hard to steer? Some reviews say yes and some say it's great. I'm confused.
1570539
It's pretty easy to steer as long as the weight limit is within the recommended. Pushing my two little ones (3 and 16 mos) is easy but if my 55 lb girl wants to get in, it's very hard to steer. Love it, complaints are minimal.
1570540
I find this stroller very hard to steer, and the wheels are terrible! But when I first got it I loved it....maybe i can get new wheels?
1570541
The wheels are fine; I dont seem to have problems steering...its a double stroller, its always going to be a bit awkward steering it. However, if you are used to a jogging stroller with large wheels, the Joovy wheels seem sub-par. With two kids, our Joovy goes nearly everywhere with us...you wont regret buying it!
1570542
I honestly don't think it became hard to push until my son's reached 92 lbs combined on it. I have big boys and it got the job done very well. It fit through door ways well as well. The wheels are decent for malls, zoo, stores, parks. It's not meant for terrible roads like hiking type of thing. I've had it for 2.5 yes and it still is great! It's also is spacious and roomy! Joovy was very well at replacing any part that needed it when I called. I give it 5 stars. Hope this helps!
1570543
We have never experienced even a whisper of difficulty in steering. It IS a double stroller so by nature it does not manuever like a single. It's heavier and wider. I think if you've never used a double stroller you may think ALL of them are hard to steer so maybe that affects the opinions of those who have a negative comment about this. Or someone may have gotten a defective stroller with a set of crummy wheels. That can happen with any product.Amazon reviews can be very confusing - sometimes too many opinions actually help instead of hurt, right? Ha.Maybe you could "test drive" one in the store?Hope this helps. Good luck. We have never experienced even a whisper of difficulty in steering. It IS a double stroller so by nature it does not manuever like a single. It's heavier and wider. I think if you've never used a double stroller you may think ALL of them are hard to steer so maybe that affects the opinions of those who have a negative comment about this. Or someone may have gotten a defective stroller with a set of crummy wheels. That can happen with any product.Amazon reviews can be very confusing - sometimes too many opinions actually help instead of hurt, right? Ha.Maybe you could "test... » Read More We have never experienced even a whisper of difficulty in steering. It IS a double stroller so by nature it does not manuever like a single. It's heavier and wider. I think if you've never used a double stroller you may think ALL of them are hard to steer so maybe that affects the opinions of those who have a negative comment about this. Or someone may have gotten a defective stroller with a set of crummy wheels. That can happen with any product.Amazon reviews can be very confusing - sometimes too many opinions actually help instead of hurt, right? Ha.Maybe you could "test drive" one in the store?Hope this helps. Good luck. « Show Less
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It really depends on how heavy your kids are and the terrain you are pushing on. A total load under 50lbs on cement or indoors would be great. Also taking the wheels off and cleaning with a silicone spray helps them turn better. If you have heavier or older kids or plan on using this outside or crossing the park, In my experience, this stroller is not ideal. I sold this one and got the Ergo caboose. It meets our needs for out bigger taller boys. The rear air filled tires make a huge difference in mulch and grass and crossing roads and side walks.
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I have not had any issue with that at all, we have a 35 lb 2.5 year old and a 24 lb 1 year old and they do fine....the only thing I have noticed is that we use it as a stroller a bit for walks and the included wheel is wearing pretty quickly so the upgraded wheel would be beneficial, we have not had any issues!
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I never actually saw the stroller as I bought it for my granddaughter. However, we did return it because it was really lightweight and tipped very easily. I asked my DIL and she said it would not be suited for rugged outdoor play. Hope that helped.
1748049
I agree with the others. The wheels are cheap plastic and do an ok job on the sidewalk. I would not think this is a good stroller for dirt trails.
1861706
Hi, I absolutely love my stroller. Everything is build tight and tough. I didn't buy the B.O.B. due to the lack of support the fabric seems to have and the issues my friends have had. I hope this helped.
663658
Absolutely! It is my only stroller and I use it all the time. It's great for the mall etc because the front wheel swivels amazingly and it is such a smooth riding stroller.its a breeze to push with one hand as well. I am a big fan of this stroller!
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It strolls and maneuvers very easily. However, the wheels are hard so if the surface you are walking on is rough there will be air of vibration and I don't think the wheels would last long on a rough surface. Mine has had heavy use and has lasted through 1 baby and is now being used for a second baby so it is durable. I use a Bob stroller for our numerous long walks because the tires are like bicycle tires.
626884
This stroller is more for show. The wheels are very cheap(mine were warped) Hard to turn. We went to babysrus and purchased an umbrella stroller there
105777
Thank you so much !!! Whew...one more question if you don't mind. I have a 2 1/2 year old that is about 28 lbs and I keep reading some concerns about the size of the toddler and being comfortable. Have you any experience or comments about this and are you overall happy with this stroller? Thank you so much for your time !
251704
Yes. We bought this stroller a few months back. Although it is BEAUTIFUL, I disagree with the responders below. It sucks having to put pressure down on the bar all the time to lift the wheel. My elbows, wrists and arms hurt after a while. We live in the Bay Area - lots of turns and twists on trails and streets. Will likely be selling this model VERY soon. Not happy. One bit.
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This is going to sound stupid but i'll say it anyway. The front end of the stroller is so light that you can push down on the handle and lift the stroller off the ground while you jog. I do it all the time because of the wobbly non-lockable front wheel. I'm not fond of it. But it is what it is. Other than that, I think the stroller is a good one. Just can't have kids that are too big (about 4 yrs old is max) because the belts don't allow for large kids, nor is there much leg room. My 4 yr. old boy (sorta big for his size) and slightly tiny/thin 2-1/2 yr. old girl are shoulder-to-shoulder in the stroller. Good thing they don't fight too much.....
1972916
The wheels are pretty hard, but we have taken this stroller on every surface from uneven sidewalks, gravel, mud, grass, and it seems to do fairly well. Since the wheel itself is fairly large compared to some strollers it traverses small obsticals nicely. The biggest annoyance I have is that since the wheels are hard they are loud when on uneven sidewalks and gravel. Ive owned this stroller for about 2 years and getting ready to have my second kid and it is in great condition dispite lots of use, I look forward to using it for another few years.
599821
I ended up buying a straight wheel, since the swiveling wheel that came with the stroller wobbles at higher speeds. Today I would probably buy the stroller I saw at Costco.
859617
I would use it everyday. It is definitely a smoother ride than other non-jogging strollers. I found it good when going over brick sidewalks & other rougher terrains. As you mentioned that you live in the city & may have limited space, it would be good to take a look at one of these strollers in the store as it does not fold up as compactly as other strollers. That's mainly due to the larger wheels.
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We have gravel roads and older paved roads and it is just too bumpy. The stroller itself pushes easily over the rough surface cause it is so light weight but at the same time the ride is super bumpy and kind of moves the baby around more than I would like. There are no shock absorbers or anything to make the ride on a rough surface smoother for the baby. When I think of dirt road, I think of something smoother so it would maneuver well and probably be fine but if it has holes or is rocky at all, you might want to consider something with some kind of shock absorber. Needless to say we stick to sidewalks and smooth surfaces. We have gravel roads and older paved roads and it is just too bumpy. The stroller itself pushes easily over the rough surface cause it is so light weight but at the same time the ride is super bumpy and kind of moves the baby around more than I would like. There are no shock absorbers or anything to make the ride on a rough surface smoother for the baby. When I think of dirt road, I think of something smoother so it would maneuver well and probably be fine but if it has holes or is rocky at all, you might want to consider something with some kind of shock absorber. Needless to say we stick... » Read More We have gravel roads and older paved roads and it is just too bumpy. The stroller itself pushes easily over the rough surface cause it is so light weight but at the same time the ride is super bumpy and kind of moves the baby around more than I would like. There are no shock absorbers or anything to make the ride on a rough surface smoother for the baby. When I think of dirt road, I think of something smoother so it would maneuver well and probably be fine but if it has holes or is rocky at all, you might want to consider something with some kind of shock absorber. Needless to say we stick to sidewalks and smooth surfaces. « Show Less
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The front wheel doesn't turn easily. My daughter has to lift it up to turn the front wheel. That is the only bad thing about the stroller. It is very cute and strong and It holds very well. It is easy to push and very spacious. My daughter carries 5 dolls on it. I definitely recommend.
1536848
Absolutely! It is very easy to steer one handed. A truly awesome stroller. I highly recommend it!!!