A BEAST! (not that that's a bad thing...)
Pros:
Easy to push, (pushes fantastically well through snow!)cozy, roomy
Cons:
HUGE, BULKY, HEAVY, small baskets, crummy seat recline mechanism,
The Bottom Line:
If you get this cozy, easy-to-push stroller, keep in mind that you will definitely need a lighter, less bulky stroller for everyday use.
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Author's Review
The lowdown:
Admittedly, we are not joggers. However, as we live in a snowy climate, we bought this stroller as our "Winter stroller". By this we mean that we needed something that was cozy enough to sit in with blankets or bunting bags, as well as something that would effortlessly push through snow & sleet. (We already had the lightweight Maclaren Rally twin for in and out of the car as well for use during Summer weather.) I must admit that so far, so good. The Schwinn is great; it's big & cozy & pushes nicely. HOWEVER, (and this is a big one), the stroller is huge. And really, heavy. It is nearly impossible to go shopping with this stroller because it doesn't fit through most doors, (or aisles) and it is tremendously bulky & difficult to lift. It also takes up quite a bit of room in our minivan. Honestly, the thing is a monster, a behamoth. But it pushes like butter through snow, and the kids are toasty warm with room to breathe. Actually it pushes effortlessly all the time- dry weather too!
Recline:
we were really disappointed with the seat recline mechanism. Firstly, the seat doesn't have an upright position (to let the child sit at a 90 degree angle), and secondly, there is just a pull string gadget to raise and lower the seat. It is difficult to adjust and looks like it won't last too long.
Having said that however, I should note that my 4 month old was deliciously comfortable and relaxed in this stroller (the website says 6 months & older but I tried it anyway and he was super comfortable as well as secure. Then again I wasn't jogging.)
Fold:
I'm not sure we're meant to take the "one handed fold" feature literally, as it is nearly impossible to fold this stroller with one hand.
Weight/bulkiness:
As mentioned above, this guy is really big & heavy. Don't expect to be able to lift or lower this stroller down stairs (even just a few) without the help of 2 strong men. In addition, you will need help pushing this stroller through the few doorways that it actually fits through. It's a great way to meet new people though...
Also, make sure you have room in your house to store such a large stroller.
