Schwinn Free Wheeler Jogging Stroller (Red/Black)
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Description of Schwinn Free Wheeler Jogging Stroller (Red/Black)
Your child will thank you. The perfect stroller for errands and exercise. This Schwinn jogger maneuvers and handles like a dream.Everyone knows that babies can tire you out, but it's not the kind of workout that keeps you sane or in tiptop shape. Enter the Schwinn Free Wheeler jogging stroller, which encourages you to get out and put in a few miles with your baby in tow. The Free Wheeler is made of lightweight aluminum, with a 12-inch swiveling front wheel and sturdy 16-inch rear wheels for easy maneuvering and stability on sidewalks and city streets. The stroller is also comfortable for your child thanks to the large protective sun canopy--which includes a visor and weather shield--and the padded seat. And you can carry a whole lot more than your child in the Free Wheeler thanks to the variety of compartments, which include a parent tray, a child tray, a bottom basket for groceries, and several pockets for drinks and snacks. Other features include a five-point child harness, a parking brake and a tether for safety, an adjustable-height handle, independent rear shocks for comfort, a foldable frame for storage, and a 50-pound capacity. The perfect jogger for training in the neighborhood or crossing the finish line at your next 10k, the Free Wheeler measures 24.5 by 39 by 43 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 29 pounds.
About Schwinn
Founded in 1895, Schwinn is an American icon that has been synonymous with quality and innovation. They have built some of the best-known and best loved bikes of numerous generations--Aerocycle, Paramount, Phantom, Varsity, Sting-Ray, Krate and Homegrown. Today, Schwinn continues to be a leader in the industry with innovative bikes such as the new Sting-Ray, Rocket mountain bikes, and Fastback road bikes. With a continued dedication to quality, forever synonymous with the Schwinn name, America's most famous bicycle brand looks forward to providing another century of innovation, freedom and performance to people of all ages.
Sports reviews of Schwinn Free Wheeler Jogging Stroller (Red/Black)
Customer Review: Very good jogger
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
I purchased this jogger a few months ago and now that the weather is warm I am really getting alot of use out of it and have some feedback to share.
The pros of this stroller are:
1. Large sunshade that can be adjusted very well to block the sun.
2. It seems to be very comfortable for my daughter, we started using it when she was 3 months old and she seemed very cozy and secure in it. My five year old, who is 38 lbs and 46 inches can also ride in it fairly comfortably when she is tired.
3. The seat adjusts from almost fully reclined to sitting.
4. You can actually store a decent amount of stuff in the basket.
5. The swivel wheel and large air filled tires make it a dream to push around and minimize bumps.
6. Very easy to engage and disengage the foot brake.
7. It has very nice parent and child trays that are removable.
Cons:
1. My less expensive, double jogger had a handbrake on the handle that could be used to slow the stoller on steep hills, this stroller does not have a brake. It only has a foot brake to use when you are completely stopped so the stroller doesn't roll away.
2. There is no mesh in the stoller to increase airflow and might get very hot in warm weather.
3. It folds easily, but there is no latch to keep it folded and it opens as you are trying to take it out of the car.
4. Even when folded, it will not fit in the cargo area of my Caravan unless I remove the wheels - it is rather bulky.
Overall, I am very happy with this purchase and I am sure we will get alot of use out of it. Luckily the trails we hike are mostly within walking distance from our home and we don't have to try to transport this stroller often.
Customer Review: I only wish I had purchased it sooner!
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
I have wanted a jogger stroller for a couple of years now. My budget was tight, but there are plenty of options out there. I read every product review, recommendation, tip out there to maximize my dollar power. The stroller arrived and was a breeze to put together. I compared it to my older, worn down four-wheeled stroller and there wasn't much difference in size. My three-year-old is average in size, and fits in the seat fine. The adjustable handlebars are a new luxury for our family! When the handlebars are put into the lowest position, I feel even more compact in stores. It's a very smooth ride due to the 16" tires. The swivel wheel makes for the easiest turns and battling high curbs.
What keeps me from rating a five-star for this jogger-stroller:
*When front wheel is locked it pulls to the right, despite adjustments.
*Seat lacks support-much like an umbrella stroller seat. The large bar could grow uncomfortable after long time in stroller.
So I will consider additional padding for my daughter, if it proves to be a signifigant problem. My jogging is light, currently, and often on curving neighborhood streets so I assume that the pulling won't affect me terribly.
I use this stroller for walking, jogging, and grocery shopping. I can't fit many items in the undercarriage "basket", so I have purchased a cooler with a messenger strap to put over the handlebars. That added only $20 to the already low price of the this jogger stroller.
Overall, a great stroller for the price! You have to accept some compromises when you shop for economy strollers and so far these are small compromises! Recommend, fo'sho'!
Customer Review: High quality at an affordable price--rides like a dream!
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
This stroller is, by far, my favorite piece of baby equipment that I own! I have a 10-week old daughter, and we have been jogging with this stroller almost every morning since she was 7 lbs. (I use a padded insert/headrest for her to lie in.) With the adjustable handlebar (essential for me, since I'm 5'0") and the front swivel wheel, this stroller is comfortable to use and can be easily steered with one hand while jogging, without losing any stability or control. I have never felt the need to lock the front wheel while jogging. The brake bar in quick to deploy and easy to use, and the basket underneath is roomy. I don't think the recline is too steep, but since my daughter is still so young I don't know how she will sit with the recline when she is bigger.
I have to disagree strongly with the reviewers who commented that the sunshade is large enough. In fact, the reason I am giving this stroller 4 stars instead of 5 is because the umbrella shade is fixed to the frame and isn't very large, so it doesn't shield very well if the sun isn't almost directly overhead. I almost always have to use clothespins to drape a towel over the front and sides of the stroller to block out the sun.
Overall though, this stroller is a fabulous buy and performs just as well as some of the high-end strollers, at less than half the price!
Customer Review: Owned this stroller for a year
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
I have had this stroller for over a year and like it, but one thing keeps me from "loving" it...it is much heavier to push than the BOB jogger. That said, its a LOT cheaper than the BOB, so I guess the $$ you spend on the BOB goes to the lighter frame. (I pushed my friends & fell in love)
But here are the pros of this reasonable stroller: (my son is now 2 & 1/2 and is very tall, 85% for his age....skinny though...9%--just for your reference)
1) Air filled wheels (keeping them filled correctly makes for easier pushing)
2) Front - Swivel Wheel
3) Large storage basket
4) Decent canopy (better sun protection than many)
5) Good looking stroller, I get compliments all the time
6) Comfy for baby---has removable pad you can wash that is pillowy
7) Removable snack tray for child (but I found seat didn't come forward enough to make it very useful)
8) Easy to use foot brake
9) Wrist strap for safety.
10) Easy folding
I don't jog with my stroller, but I do a lot of walking with it. I recommend this stroller to anyone who needs an all terrain stroller on a budget. It really does offer quite the bang for the buck.
Customer Review: good performance for the money
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
It rolls extremely well, very quiet and very maneuverable. When my four month old was in it, it went over speed bumps and rough terrain very gently and she liked to stay in it. The sun shade was not big enough to really block the sun or rain and it didn't quite stay in the position you wanted it to. In general it's easy to operate but after you fold it it doesn't stay on the ground very well and tends to fall. It's also quite heavy for me to carry, though my husband doesn't complain about the weight. It doesn't fit into my 99 camry trunk easily. My husband often needs to take out one wheel and try to squeeze it in with some force. So far I haven't used it by myself yet but it works great for family outings. If you're a petite female and has to carry your baby out a lot, I'll definitely take the weight and how it fits into your car into serious consideration and that's why I give it four stars.