Product: BOB Ironman
Weight : 23lb, 10.6kg
Capacity: Up to 70lb, 31.75kg
Frame material: High strength aluminum alloy
Seat Harness: Five point padded seat harness
Safety features : Parking brake, five point harness and wrist strap
Tires: 16″
Price: 419.99 US dollars on Amazon. Price may change from the time of this review.
Read a detail review of this product on the page titled bob 2016 ironman stroller review.
Dimensions:
- Width from one back wheel to the other is 25 in
- Handle bar height to the ground is 40.0 in
- Horizontal length from front wheel to handle bar is 50 in
- Interior seat width is 14.5 in
Accessories
- Handle bar console
- Weather shield
- sun shield
- Infant car seat adapter
Pros
- BOB ironman is build to go as fast as you can. It has a fixed front wheel that allows the stroller to roll in a straight path without suddenly going out of course during a run.
- The pneumatic 16″ high pressure tires allow for easy maneuverability on a variety of terrains and provides a smooth ride for the baby.
- Your babies comfort is enhanced by a great suspension system, padded reclining seats and padded five point adjustable harness.
- This stroller has many accessories including a weather shield that can be use in rainy weather to keep the baby dry.
- It is a light weight but sturdy design that folds easily.
- It is also available in a duallie two seat version.
- This product has a 4.5 out of 5 star rating from amazon for reviews provides by 118 people. 79% of this people as of the time of this review give this product a 5 star rating.
- Updated: The 2016 version has a hand brake which makes this a great stroller in a hilly environment.
Cons
- The biggest complain on AMAZON is about tire quality.
- Some people are not happy that this product has fixed front wheels. With fixed front wheels, it is great for runs but not so great for errands in a mall. It is advisable to have a second stroller for regular errands or buy a version that has swiveling front wheels that can be locked during a run and released during walks. Some parents have advised that putting a little pressure on the handle bar helps make turns easier.
- Another complain is that this product is too small for toddlers over 36 inches tall.
- This product has a fixed handle bar. It might be a problem for very tall or short people but it is made to work for people of a wide range of heights.
- Updated: The new product released in 2016 has an adjustable handlebar that adjust to 9 positions.
Overall the BOB ironman is a great jogging stroller. If you want to know more about this product or the new 2016 version, go to Amazon by clicking here.
Reference
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- http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s_ss_i_0_6?k=bob+ironman+stroller&sprefix=bob+ir
- http://www.bobgear.com/strollers/iron man
If you own a BOB ironman stroller please leave us your opinion on this product in the comment section. Thank you for reading. Please come back for more reviews.
Cheers Denise
Modern strollers have become quite advanced. Twenty first century children are definitely riding in style. The strollers also make it much easier for parents to navigate the stroller. The parking brake is really a useful feature. That last thing anyone wants is to see their child flying down the sidewalk in an uncontrolled runaway stroller.
BOB Ironman is a very catchy name. I see a lot more people out for a jog with these strollers. It’s really a great combination. Being able to jog and watch or sooth the child at the same time. I really like multitasking products that work well.
Great product and great review.
Thanks for the great comment. I’m looking forward for the next new stroller; this one will probably come with all sorts of accessories and innovation.
Hi:
My two children are both adults now. However, when they were little, I had what was called a jogging stroller like this one. It was not this brand, but looked similar. I had the same complaints with it as those complaints you mentioned in your review. The front wheel was locked in place which was great for running but if you were like me and wanted to do a combination of walk and run, you had a tough time, because it would not pivot when walking.
Thank you for your review. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and expertise on the subject.
Steph
Thanks Stephen for sharing your experience with us. These strollers can be the difference between an active life and a dormant one. Many friends are made during some of these runs / walks. Parents need all the support they can get.
I really enjoyed this post. I am a fitness professional and one of my clients has a disabled child who he takes with on his marathons. He uses a bike similar to this one.
His daughter loves to go on the runs with him because she doesn’t get out much, and he also get a much better workout from pushing the stroller!
Thank you for posting!
You bet! Thanks for your comment. I’m happy that your friend is sharing his exercises with his daughter.
I absolutely love the Bob Ironman Stroller. It is by far the best running stroller I have used! I rented one while visiting New York City with my nephew. I have no reservations in recommending this stroller to my friends. The price isn’t really that bad if you are serious about working out.
Hi Christina,
Thanks for leaving your personal experience with this stroller. It’s going to help readers make an informed decision. You are right, the price is totally worth it if you workout regularly.
Hi!
My first reaction wow! I didn’t even realize they made stuff like this but its a really smart product. I’m not a parent or anything as yet, but I do plan to have kids in the future and one of the things I’m dreading is losing my figure. But, with this discovery, it makes exercising easy, lol, especially for a lazy person like me who looks at the excuses for not exercising first!
Hi Samanta
I completely understand your point. I am just like that too with exercise. I try to motivate my self to exercise regularly because I know it’s going to keep me healthy but some days I find myself using any possible reason not to do it. That’s when I refer to one of my post for motivation. Thanks for leaving a comment.
Hi, I’ve not heard nor own a BOB Ironman Stroller before. I have 3 children and I bought my second stroller about 8 years ago from a local store and my youngest child is still using it now. Besides this stroller, I have 2 other strollers. The key things that I look for in a stroller is that it must be lightweight, easy to maneuver and fold up. So if the front wheels are fixed I don’t think it will be a stroller that I would consider. Thanks for your review as it will help many parents to make an informed decision when choosing a suitable stroller.
Hi Yvonne,
A stroller like Bob Ironman with fixed front wheel is made for jogging. The fixed wheel prevents the stroller from steering off course. However, this is not the stroller for regular day to day activity like shopping because it will not be very easy to maneuver around aisle. There are strollers with swiveling front wheels like the Thule urban glide that are convenient for both jogging and running errants because it can lock in place when you run and can be unlocked for other activities. Thanks for leaving a comment.
I thought this was a rickshaw. LOL.
The big wheels were the reason for it.
I don’t know if I want to have a 10kg stroller. Yes, it is sturdy but I can not take it with me. It will be troublesome.
Just like you mentioned, I think I need a moving front wheel so that I can steer the stroller around. But I get it. the design is for parents that love to go outdoor and exercise, especially running. A fixed front wheel would be good for that.
Hi Ariefw,
If the bob ironman stroller is not what you want then check out my post on lightweight strollers. You might find some of them interesting. Thanks for the humor; it’s just what the doctor ordered!
I have used this stroller while visiting my wife’s friend and I must say that I had a very difficult time turning it with the fixed front wheel. You are basically forces to lean down on the handle bar so that the front wheel goes in the air and then you can pivot the stroller.
Having a second stroller for errands is not financially feasible, so we went to try other strollers. After trying out another stroller that had a pivoting wheel, it was much more smooth to push.
Hi Matt,
It is tough to negociate corners with a fixed wheel type stroller however they are steadier for jogs and runs. There are swiveling wheel options that can be locked when jogging and unlock to allow for easy maneuverability.
I think I just found the gift to give to my sister. She is preggers right now and expecting in march. Is it possible to upgrade tires? Say you run with this stroller and the tires become worn out or you just don’t like them. Does this company offer tire upgrades off their website or anything?
Hi Kurtis,
I think Bob Ironman stroller will make a great gift for the active mom. It will help her get her before pregnancy body back. She will also get to share the fun with her baby. If your sister is the type who will also like to use her stroller to run errands, you might want to consider a stroller like the bob revolution flex (it has swiveling front wheels while the ironman does not).
Yes Bob has replacement tires if you ever need them.