BOB Gear Alterrain Jogging Stroller, Melange Black


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Frame Material Aluminum
Age Range (Description) Baby
Harness Type 5 Point

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  • Fold & Go: One-hand, quick fold collapses the stroller to a self-standing position with a single twist of the hand
  • Rugged elegance: Sleek frame and athleisure fabrics turn heads on the hiking trail or city street
  • Smooth ride: Smoothshox suspension and air-filled tires balance out the ride for your little adventurer, so you can take on any terrain
  • Extra space: 5 storage pockets & extra-large cargo basket provide plenty of room for your gear; includes a cell phone pocket at the handlebar
  • Got you covered: Extra-large UPF 50+ canopy shields your child from the sun; includes reflective accents for safety

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BOB Gear Alterrain Single Jogging Stroller
Jogging Stroller

BOB Gear Alterrain

You and your little explorer can take on any terrain with the BOB Gear Alterrain jogging stroller. SmoothShox suspension and air-filled tires balance out bumps along the way while the sleek frame and athleisure fabrics turn heads on all your adventures. 75lb Child Capacity, 44" Child Height Capacity

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4.5 out of 5 stars
326
4.7 out of 5 stars
524
4.7 out of 5 stars
2,842
4.5 out of 5 stars
483
4.7 out of 5 stars
2,842
Suspension System
SmoothShox Suspension System X X SmoothShox Suspension System X
Fold Type
One-Hand Quick Fold Two-Hand, Two Step Two-Hand, Two Step One-Hand Quick Fold Two-Hand, Two Step
Standing Fold, Easy Lock Lever
Cargo Basket
XL L XL XL Zip-Top XL
Adjustable Handlebar
Handbrake for Downhill Control
Reflectivity
Fabric Accents Fabric Accents Fabric Accents + Wheel Rims Fabric Accents
Fabric Technology
Water-Resistant Melange Water-Resistant Water-Resistant All-Weather, Waterproof Water-Resistant
Seating Specifications
1 Seat, 75lb Capacity 1 Seat, 75lb Capacity 1 Seat, 75lb Capacity 1 Seat, 75lb Capacity 2 Seats, 50lb Capacity/seat

Product Description

You and your little explorer can take on any terrain with the BOB alterrain jogging stroller. Smoothshox suspension and air-filled tires balance out bumps along the way while the sleek frame and athleisure fabrics turn heads on all your adventures. The extra-large UPF 50+ canopy shields from the elements and includes a magnetic "peek & chat" Window so you can check on your little one without waking them up. The Compression comfort seat with infinite recline sits fully upright for all-day excursions, and lays near-flat for nap time. With ample storage and a handy cell phone pocket, you can keep all your necessities close by for the ride. Plus, the handlebar adjusts to create your most comfortable fit. When your epic outing comes to an end, fold the stroller fast with a single twist of the hand. It stands up on its own for tidy storage or can be rolled away like your favorite luggage.

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Customer Ratings
Maneuverability
4.4
4.0
4.4
4.7
Easy to fold
4.0
3.6
4.5
4.1
Light weight
3.2
3.6
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material
PET Recycled Fabric
Polyester
Alloy Steel
Aluminum
Aluminum
harness type
5 Point
5 Point
5 Point
5 Point
5 Point
5 Point
weight
31.3 pounds
27.34 pounds
28.6 pounds
43 pounds
23 pounds
33.1 pounds
max. recommended weight
75 pounds
75 pounds
75 pounds
30 pounds
22 kilograms
100 pounds
fabric
Leather
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Aluminum
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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
326 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the maneuverability, ease of use, and sturdiness of the stroller. For example, they mention it rides smoothly over rough terrain, is easy to fold, and steer. They appreciate the appearance, and comfort. That said, some complain about the weight and size.

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15 customers mention "Maneuverability"15 positive0 negative

Customers like the maneuverability of the stroller. For example, they say it rides smoothly over rough terrain, glides like a dream, and is perfect for a smooth ride on trails or sidewalks. Some mention that the wheels are agile and can be used even with the front wheel unlocked. Overall, most are satisfied with the comfort and smoothness of the product.

"...woodland trails, I can confidently say the Bob Alterrain Pro handles all surfaces great and our daughter has never complained once since I bought..." Read more

"...It also glides like a dream...." Read more

"...This is perfect for a smooth ride on trails or sidewalks. This rides very smooth. Easy to clean. Looks great and comfortable for mom and baby...." Read more

"This stroller is an absolute TANK. Very durable and takes bumps with ease but the suspension system comes at a cost…which is the weight!..." Read more

10 customers mention "Ease of use"7 positive3 negative

Customers find the stroller easy to use. They say it's easy to fold, navigates beautifully, and is effortless to push and steer. Some mention that the strollers is bulky when folded.

"...jogging stroller - easy to push one-handed, smooth ride, easy to put away...." Read more

"...The stroller is easy to folder but is still bulky when folded. So, I would say great for outdoors but not travel." Read more

"...2. The complaints on the hand brake: Yes, it is hard to use when you first buy it BECAUSE the brake cable is still "open," the connections need to..." Read more

"...This stroller is so easy to use and rides amazing. Baby sleeps every run. It is life changing to get out and run whenever I want!" Read more

9 customers mention "Sturdiness"9 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sturdiness of the stroller. They mention that it can handle the toughest terrain, has a 5 point harness, and is steady. Some appreciate the hand and foot break and the quality feeling.

"...5 point harness: Very secure, BUT, our daughter is already trying to figure out how to spring herself out of the thing...." Read more

"This stroller is an absolute TANK. Very durable and takes bumps with ease but the suspension system comes at a cost…which is the weight!..." Read more

"...Also, it's just SO NICE looking and quality feeling. It really looks like the Ferrari of strollers...." Read more

"...This is a $600 stroller and the hand brake is a significant safety feature...." Read more

8 customers mention "Appearance"8 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the stroller. They mention that it looks great and is easy to maneuver.

"...This rides very smooth. Easy to clean. Looks great and comfortable for mom and baby...." Read more

"...Also, it's just SO NICE looking and quality feeling. It really looks like the Ferrari of strollers...." Read more

"I love the chic look of the new BOBs, and I have been using mine every day with my son...." Read more

"...This stroller looks and moves great! My son was comfy in the seat and fell asleep a couple of minutes into our walk...." Read more

8 customers mention "Comfort"8 positive0 negative

Customers like the comfort of the stroller. They say it has pockets everywhere and provides a gentle ride for their baby. They also say the strollers handles great and the baby sleeps well even with bumpy terrain.

"...Despite this, this stroller is so wonderful and comfortable that it’s quickly become our daily stroller...." Read more

"...This rides very smooth. Easy to clean. Looks great and comfortable for mom and baby...." Read more

"...This stroller looks and moves great! My son was comfy in the seat and fell asleep a couple of minutes into our walk...." Read more

"...the GT2 is a superior product in size, weight, maneuverability, child comfort and smoothness. Baby Jogger also has a plethora of accessories...." Read more

14 customers mention "Size"5 positive9 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the stroller. Some mention that it's roomy and comfortable for walking, while others say that it takes up their entire trunk.

"...PROS: Almost everything; CONS, it is heavy and big, but that's what makes it rugged...." Read more

"...The GOOD… it’s large and heavy. Rides smoothly over rough terrain. Wheels and tires don’t get hung up on pebbles. Your small child will grow into it...." Read more

"...less important for me, the storage is small. If I’m grocery shopping, I need to plan for other ways of carrying stuff...." Read more

"...Pros:- smooth ride- I think that the under stroller capacity is larger than my old one which was a huge gripe for me...." Read more

9 customers mention "Ease of folding"3 positive6 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of folding. Some mention it's easy to fold, while others say it'll take practice and is hard to fold. Some say it is heavy and difficult to pull.

"...31.3 lbs may not sound like much, but I found it difficult to load this in the back of my car. It also takes up the entire back of my 4Runner...." Read more

"...Opens and closes really easily. My husband assembled the stroller in about 30 minutes on his own.***..." Read more

"...The auto-lock feature on one side of the stroller is tough to undo and looks to be made of some cheap rubber that I'm afraid to pull on too hard,..." Read more

"...The hand brake is cheap and a brick that’s hard to pull. When folded, it’s still too large for the trunk of my 2019 Ford Fusion Sport...." Read more

13 customers mention "Weight"0 positive13 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the weight of the stroller. They mention that it is too heavy and bulky.

"...PROS: Almost everything; CONS, it is heavy and big, but that's what makes it rugged...." Read more

"...It is heavy! And though it does fold easily, it’s awkward to unfold and takes practice. (2) less important for me, the storage is small...." Read more

"...My husband and I love the BOB for out little baby, but it is a pretty heavy stroller." Read more

"...The BOB Gear All-Terrain Pro is very large. Very heavy (32-40 lbs.). Maneuverability in small or tight places is not an option because of size...." Read more

50 Miles and Counting. Review from a real mom who purchased Bob Alterrain PRO
5 out of 5 stars
50 Miles and Counting. Review from a real mom who purchased Bob Alterrain PRO
TLDR: This is a review for the 2020 BOB Alterrain PRO model. I am a real mom of a 7 month old baby who paid for this stroller myself. See numbered paragraphs below for my tips/tricks/thoughts on the common complaints I read about when shopping for this stroller. It's worth the money, just be prepared to take care of a few small quirks at the outset when assembling and you'll be fine. PROS: Almost everything; CONS, it is heavy and big, but that's what makes it rugged. I can fit it in the back of our Hyundai Palisade with the 3rd row halfway down.Opens and closes really easily. My husband assembled the stroller in about 30 minutes on his own.***I waited until my pediatrician recommended that going jogging was safe before buying the stroller.***OVERALL: I recommend this stroller, I am enjoying using it, yes, it was expensive, but I am so much happier now that I have the freedom to go out and take my baby with me - we can walk, jog and hike. It is a huge benefit for me physically and emotionally to be able to exercise.I walk. A LOT. At all times of day and in all weather. Now I am doing some jogging to work off this pregnancy weight. I need a stroller that can handle the demands I place on it and keep my baby girl safe and comfortable. I need a stroller with good ventilation, as Washington DC area summers are brutal. Our Chicco stroller was a heat sink, making our daughter miserable. It also was not very good as a fitness stroller, at all. I researched jogging strollers for three months before buying the Alterrain PRO.I ultimately chose the BOB Alterrain Pro over Thule because I want a more rugged trail ready stroller that can go on unimproved dirt tracks where I like to be out in the woods. I walk 35 miles per week for exercise mainly on residential roads, host a socially distanced mom's stroller workout at a local school track, BUT, in my heart of hearts, hiking is my jam, and I need a stroller that will handle that. After taking the Alterrain out on a family excursion at a nearby lake with unimproved rough woodland trails, I can confidently say the Bob Alterrain Pro handles all surfaces great and our daughter has never complained once since I bought this stroller. She goes to sleep in it.1.Yes, there is a squeak, but, WD40 with the long nozzle attachment fixed it! May take a few tries to find the right spot but I solved this by applying pinpoint WD40 on all exposed metal parts and put a little bit in the areas where all the wheels attach to the frame. Occasionally after rides on very rough terrain such as unimproved woodland trails the squeak mysteriously returns. A hard squeeze of the brake while moving the stroller forward fixes it each time.2. The complaints on the hand brake: Yes, it is hard to use when you first buy it BECAUSE the brake cable is still "open," the connections need to be twisted shut or the brake won't work, just like a bicycle hand brake. This is a very simple fix: When assembling the stroller, make sure the silver brake cable connectors behind the handle brake get twisted all the way shut. Finger tight is fine. It isn't the world's best brake but it slows the stroller down to get it into control.3. Tires: The tires need to be inflated after you get the stroller. They are not shipped fully inflated. Just like a bicycle, they need topping up. Be sure to get a locking L shape nozzle air pump that clamps down, the twist ones are fiddly.EARLY MORNING/NIGHT TIME SAFETY: OK, BOB, this could really be improved. This stroller is not very visible from the front or back in the dark, so I made additional improvements myself with highly reflective tape. The canopy has to be deployed (pulled down) for the reflective band to be visible. Otherwise, front of the stroller is invisible in the dark! So, I bought a roll of marine-grade waterproof high visibility tape and have placed it on the frame in key areas, ESPECIALLY the front wheel area where the stroller would be near the edge of a curb, and all along the edges where the frame surrounds the baby. Despite having done this, and wearing a reflective vest on my walks (see photo), cars don't slow down until the last second. I am investing in LED bicycle headlight and taillight for the stroller as well as a light-up runner's vest for myself. The photo taken in the dark is of the stroller after the improvements.Cargo basket: zipper is nice. Wish the basket was longer, when the seat is "down" all the way it is difficult to access.Seat: Can't be elevated for the baby to sit up all the way. This one is a bit of a bummer and it might be a problem for some kids, I know my daughter is on her way to sitting up by herself and she wants to look out and around the stroller.Jogging locked wheel mode: Works well. Very steady and pushes super well. I have only run a few times with it, I am getting accustomed to running with a stroller and that takes some work. I do not run directly behind it, I run off to the side of it and push it with one hand on flat smooth terrain to allow for fuller body range of motion.Unlocked wheel (swivel mode) very agile, I tend to use the stroller in this mode almost exclusively. So far I have not experienced any "death wobble" or the like from the front wheel, everything works fine and smoothly. Our daughter weighs 18 pounds and I also put small hand weights in the stroller basket for my work outs totaling about 12 pounds. Pushing the stroller with 30 pounds of cargo is easy and I can maneuver with one hand no problem.Maneuvering the stroller: fits through standard doorways in our house just fine. Turning radius is very tight and it’s good around corners and in tight spaces.5 point harness: Very secure, BUT, our daughter is already trying to figure out how to spring herself out of the thing. She was also the baby who escaped ALL the hospital nurses swaddles as a newborn, they called her Houdini. TBD on when she is strong enough to operate the latch. Right now she wouldn't be able to open it, but she's studying it every time we put her in the stroller!We bought the Chicco car seat adapter but haven't used it yet. I bought the BOB brand handlebar console and wish I hadn't, a generic one would have sufficed. Don't put anything heavy in it as it could cause the stroller to have a tendency to tip backward.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2020
TLDR: This is a review for the 2020 BOB Alterrain PRO model. I am a real mom of a 7 month old baby who paid for this stroller myself. See numbered paragraphs below for my tips/tricks/thoughts on the common complaints I read about when shopping for this stroller. It's worth the money, just be prepared to take care of a few small quirks at the outset when assembling and you'll be fine. PROS: Almost everything; CONS, it is heavy and big, but that's what makes it rugged. I can fit it in the back of our Hyundai Palisade with the 3rd row halfway down.Opens and closes really easily. My husband assembled the stroller in about 30 minutes on his own.

***I waited until my pediatrician recommended that going jogging was safe before buying the stroller.***

OVERALL: I recommend this stroller, I am enjoying using it, yes, it was expensive, but I am so much happier now that I have the freedom to go out and take my baby with me - we can walk, jog and hike. It is a huge benefit for me physically and emotionally to be able to exercise.

I walk. A LOT. At all times of day and in all weather. Now I am doing some jogging to work off this pregnancy weight. I need a stroller that can handle the demands I place on it and keep my baby girl safe and comfortable. I need a stroller with good ventilation, as Washington DC area summers are brutal. Our Chicco stroller was a heat sink, making our daughter miserable. It also was not very good as a fitness stroller, at all. I researched jogging strollers for three months before buying the Alterrain PRO.

I ultimately chose the BOB Alterrain Pro over Thule because I want a more rugged trail ready stroller that can go on unimproved dirt tracks where I like to be out in the woods. I walk 35 miles per week for exercise mainly on residential roads, host a socially distanced mom's stroller workout at a local school track, BUT, in my heart of hearts, hiking is my jam, and I need a stroller that will handle that. After taking the Alterrain out on a family excursion at a nearby lake with unimproved rough woodland trails, I can confidently say the Bob Alterrain Pro handles all surfaces great and our daughter has never complained once since I bought this stroller. She goes to sleep in it.

1.Yes, there is a squeak, but, WD40 with the long nozzle attachment fixed it! May take a few tries to find the right spot but I solved this by applying pinpoint WD40 on all exposed metal parts and put a little bit in the areas where all the wheels attach to the frame. Occasionally after rides on very rough terrain such as unimproved woodland trails the squeak mysteriously returns. A hard squeeze of the brake while moving the stroller forward fixes it each time.

2. The complaints on the hand brake: Yes, it is hard to use when you first buy it BECAUSE the brake cable is still "open," the connections need to be twisted shut or the brake won't work, just like a bicycle hand brake. This is a very simple fix: When assembling the stroller, make sure the silver brake cable connectors behind the handle brake get twisted all the way shut. Finger tight is fine. It isn't the world's best brake but it slows the stroller down to get it into control.

3. Tires: The tires need to be inflated after you get the stroller. They are not shipped fully inflated. Just like a bicycle, they need topping up. Be sure to get a locking L shape nozzle air pump that clamps down, the twist ones are fiddly.

EARLY MORNING/NIGHT TIME SAFETY: OK, BOB, this could really be improved. This stroller is not very visible from the front or back in the dark, so I made additional improvements myself with highly reflective tape. The canopy has to be deployed (pulled down) for the reflective band to be visible. Otherwise, front of the stroller is invisible in the dark! So, I bought a roll of marine-grade waterproof high visibility tape and have placed it on the frame in key areas, ESPECIALLY the front wheel area where the stroller would be near the edge of a curb, and all along the edges where the frame surrounds the baby. Despite having done this, and wearing a reflective vest on my walks (see photo), cars don't slow down until the last second. I am investing in LED bicycle headlight and taillight for the stroller as well as a light-up runner's vest for myself. The photo taken in the dark is of the stroller after the improvements.

Cargo basket: zipper is nice. Wish the basket was longer, when the seat is "down" all the way it is difficult to access.

Seat: Can't be elevated for the baby to sit up all the way. This one is a bit of a bummer and it might be a problem for some kids, I know my daughter is on her way to sitting up by herself and she wants to look out and around the stroller.

Jogging locked wheel mode: Works well. Very steady and pushes super well. I have only run a few times with it, I am getting accustomed to running with a stroller and that takes some work. I do not run directly behind it, I run off to the side of it and push it with one hand on flat smooth terrain to allow for fuller body range of motion.

Unlocked wheel (swivel mode) very agile, I tend to use the stroller in this mode almost exclusively. So far I have not experienced any "death wobble" or the like from the front wheel, everything works fine and smoothly. Our daughter weighs 18 pounds and I also put small hand weights in the stroller basket for my work outs totaling about 12 pounds. Pushing the stroller with 30 pounds of cargo is easy and I can maneuver with one hand no problem.

Maneuvering the stroller: fits through standard doorways in our house just fine. Turning radius is very tight and it’s good around corners and in tight spaces.

5 point harness: Very secure, BUT, our daughter is already trying to figure out how to spring herself out of the thing. She was also the baby who escaped ALL the hospital nurses swaddles as a newborn, they called her Houdini. TBD on when she is strong enough to operate the latch. Right now she wouldn't be able to open it, but she's studying it every time we put her in the stroller!

We bought the Chicco car seat adapter but haven't used it yet. I bought the BOB brand handlebar console and wish I hadn't, a generic one would have sufficed. Don't put anything heavy in it as it could cause the stroller to have a tendency to tip backward.
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5.0 out of 5 stars 50 Miles and Counting. Review from a real mom who purchased Bob Alterrain PRO
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2020
TLDR: This is a review for the 2020 BOB Alterrain PRO model. I am a real mom of a 7 month old baby who paid for this stroller myself. See numbered paragraphs below for my tips/tricks/thoughts on the common complaints I read about when shopping for this stroller. It's worth the money, just be prepared to take care of a few small quirks at the outset when assembling and you'll be fine. PROS: Almost everything; CONS, it is heavy and big, but that's what makes it rugged. I can fit it in the back of our Hyundai Palisade with the 3rd row halfway down.Opens and closes really easily. My husband assembled the stroller in about 30 minutes on his own.

***I waited until my pediatrician recommended that going jogging was safe before buying the stroller.***

OVERALL: I recommend this stroller, I am enjoying using it, yes, it was expensive, but I am so much happier now that I have the freedom to go out and take my baby with me - we can walk, jog and hike. It is a huge benefit for me physically and emotionally to be able to exercise.

I walk. A LOT. At all times of day and in all weather. Now I am doing some jogging to work off this pregnancy weight. I need a stroller that can handle the demands I place on it and keep my baby girl safe and comfortable. I need a stroller with good ventilation, as Washington DC area summers are brutal. Our Chicco stroller was a heat sink, making our daughter miserable. It also was not very good as a fitness stroller, at all. I researched jogging strollers for three months before buying the Alterrain PRO.

I ultimately chose the BOB Alterrain Pro over Thule because I want a more rugged trail ready stroller that can go on unimproved dirt tracks where I like to be out in the woods. I walk 35 miles per week for exercise mainly on residential roads, host a socially distanced mom's stroller workout at a local school track, BUT, in my heart of hearts, hiking is my jam, and I need a stroller that will handle that. After taking the Alterrain out on a family excursion at a nearby lake with unimproved rough woodland trails, I can confidently say the Bob Alterrain Pro handles all surfaces great and our daughter has never complained once since I bought this stroller. She goes to sleep in it.

1.Yes, there is a squeak, but, WD40 with the long nozzle attachment fixed it! May take a few tries to find the right spot but I solved this by applying pinpoint WD40 on all exposed metal parts and put a little bit in the areas where all the wheels attach to the frame. Occasionally after rides on very rough terrain such as unimproved woodland trails the squeak mysteriously returns. A hard squeeze of the brake while moving the stroller forward fixes it each time.

2. The complaints on the hand brake: Yes, it is hard to use when you first buy it BECAUSE the brake cable is still "open," the connections need to be twisted shut or the brake won't work, just like a bicycle hand brake. This is a very simple fix: When assembling the stroller, make sure the silver brake cable connectors behind the handle brake get twisted all the way shut. Finger tight is fine. It isn't the world's best brake but it slows the stroller down to get it into control.

3. Tires: The tires need to be inflated after you get the stroller. They are not shipped fully inflated. Just like a bicycle, they need topping up. Be sure to get a locking L shape nozzle air pump that clamps down, the twist ones are fiddly.

EARLY MORNING/NIGHT TIME SAFETY: OK, BOB, this could really be improved. This stroller is not very visible from the front or back in the dark, so I made additional improvements myself with highly reflective tape. The canopy has to be deployed (pulled down) for the reflective band to be visible. Otherwise, front of the stroller is invisible in the dark! So, I bought a roll of marine-grade waterproof high visibility tape and have placed it on the frame in key areas, ESPECIALLY the front wheel area where the stroller would be near the edge of a curb, and all along the edges where the frame surrounds the baby. Despite having done this, and wearing a reflective vest on my walks (see photo), cars don't slow down until the last second. I am investing in LED bicycle headlight and taillight for the stroller as well as a light-up runner's vest for myself. The photo taken in the dark is of the stroller after the improvements.

Cargo basket: zipper is nice. Wish the basket was longer, when the seat is "down" all the way it is difficult to access.

Seat: Can't be elevated for the baby to sit up all the way. This one is a bit of a bummer and it might be a problem for some kids, I know my daughter is on her way to sitting up by herself and she wants to look out and around the stroller.

Jogging locked wheel mode: Works well. Very steady and pushes super well. I have only run a few times with it, I am getting accustomed to running with a stroller and that takes some work. I do not run directly behind it, I run off to the side of it and push it with one hand on flat smooth terrain to allow for fuller body range of motion.

Unlocked wheel (swivel mode) very agile, I tend to use the stroller in this mode almost exclusively. So far I have not experienced any "death wobble" or the like from the front wheel, everything works fine and smoothly. Our daughter weighs 18 pounds and I also put small hand weights in the stroller basket for my work outs totaling about 12 pounds. Pushing the stroller with 30 pounds of cargo is easy and I can maneuver with one hand no problem.

Maneuvering the stroller: fits through standard doorways in our house just fine. Turning radius is very tight and it’s good around corners and in tight spaces.

5 point harness: Very secure, BUT, our daughter is already trying to figure out how to spring herself out of the thing. She was also the baby who escaped ALL the hospital nurses swaddles as a newborn, they called her Houdini. TBD on when she is strong enough to operate the latch. Right now she wouldn't be able to open it, but she's studying it every time we put her in the stroller!

We bought the Chicco car seat adapter but haven't used it yet. I bought the BOB brand handlebar console and wish I hadn't, a generic one would have sufficed. Don't put anything heavy in it as it could cause the stroller to have a tendency to tip backward.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2020
Color: GrayStyle: AlterrainVerified Purchase
I have used this stroller for about a month now. I bought it for the winter in NYC, for my almost 2-year old, and we just had our first snow storm. For that purpose — sturdiness and maneuverability— this is the best stroller I have tried. It also glides like a dream. I did, however, keep the lighter stroller we had for two reasons: (1) this BOB stroller could never be taken on public transportation. It is heavy! And though it does fold easily, it’s awkward to unfold and takes practice. (2) less important for me, the storage is small. If I’m grocery shopping, I need to plan for other ways of carrying stuff. Despite this, this stroller is so wonderful and comfortable that it’s quickly become our daily stroller. And it worked wonderfully through the snow and slush yesterday, making it worth keeping two strollers in the apartment.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2023
Color: BlackStyle: AlterrainVerified Purchase
Live this stroller! This is perfect for a smooth ride on trails or sidewalks. This rides very smooth. Easy to clean. Looks great and comfortable for mom and baby. We’re using the attachment for our car seat at the moment and love it. I would highly recommend this stroller for anyone who likes to be active outdoors, go for trail walks, or runs!
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
Color: BlackStyle: AlterrainVerified Purchase
I got this stroller back in 2021 when my daughter was an infant so I could get back to jogging. I'M SO GLAD I DID. I bought the car seat adapter and it worked great. When she got a little older, I got the snack tray attachment. Now she's 3 and the stroller is exactly as it was when I purchased it which is impressive because of how much it's been used. It's been one of the best purchases that I splurged on because it's made staying active so much easier. This stroller makes pushing a 35 pound child up a hill EASY.
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2022
Color: BlackStyle: AlterrainVerified Purchase
This stroller is an absolute TANK. Very durable and takes bumps with ease but the suspension system comes at a cost…which is the weight! 31.3 lbs may not sound like much, but I found it difficult to load this in the back of my car. It also takes up the entire back of my 4Runner. Running and pushing this thing up hill is where I noticed the weight the most. My first jogging stroller was the City Mini Jogger which was light as a feather and took up no room once folded. I soon found that I needed a stroller with a suspension system for bumps in the sidewalks so that’s why I decided to try out the Bob Alterrain. I eventually decided to return it and get the lighter Thule Urban Glide 2.0 which is rated just as high, weighs 25 lbs, and seems to fold up noticeable more when I load it into the car. I am happy with my decision trading to the Thule!
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Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2022
Color: BlackStyle: AlterrainVerified Purchase
I don't think there are any negatives about this stroller for us! As a first time mom, I'm always buying things we don't REALLY need for baby, thinking it will be great! BUT, to be honest, this is probably one of the best purchases I've made for my son. We went back and forth contemplating buying a used one, but quickly realized all the used ones we could find were 6+ years old because they last so long. SO, we decided if we will be using it that long, we may as well invest in a new one. My husband constantly tells me this is the best thing we've bought for our son (hubby is a "cheapskate," so this was a big purchase for us LOL.) It gives us more freedom as we are people who love being outside, we play disc golf, hike, etc. and now we feel as if baby can join us and one of us doesn't have to miss out on an activity now because we have this beast. Also, it's just SO NICE looking and quality feeling. It really looks like the Ferrari of strollers. I can't say enough good things about it, this is our first jogging/off-road stroller, so I can't compare to others, but we straight up love it and would recommend it to any friends or family.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2021
Color: GrayStyle: AlterrainVerified Purchase
I love the chic look of the new BOBs, and I have been using mine every day with my son. At first, the stroller did veer to the right more but that issue must have fixed itself!?!?

I had read a review about pumping the tires before taking them on the first ride, and that person was right!

My husband and I love the BOB for out little baby, but it is a pretty heavy stroller.