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Conference moira::parenting

Title:Parenting
Notice:Previous PARENTING version at MOIRA::PARENTING_V3
Moderator:GEMEVN::FAIMANY
Created:Thu Apr 09 1992
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:1292
Total number of notes:34837

777.0. "Jogging Strollers?!! Where?" by USOPS::BERTRAND () Tue Jul 12 1994 15:30

    I am looking for what I call a "jogging stroller".  I have seen
    people with them.  They have one tire in the front and two in
    the back.  They hold two children in them.
    
    Can anyone direct me to the type of store to purchase one and
    what the cost is?
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777.11-800-NASHBARCOOKIE::MUNNSFree will costs plentyTue Jul 12 1994 17:5812
    The summer 1994 Nashbar catalog, 800-NASHBAR, carries
    the 'Kiddie Kruiser' - a bike trailer/jogger that:
    
    o holds 2 four year olds, capacity 100 lbs
    o has a steel roll cage                             
    o converts from trailer to jogger without tools
    o folds and fits into trunk of car
    o includes rain cover and flag, has large tinted windows
    o has large rear pocket for diapers, ...
    o loads from front, children face forward
    o weighs 29 lbs
    o costs $279, shipping $12.99
777.2other jogger sourcesENQUE::ROLLMANWed Jul 13 1994 09:1013

They are also in The Right Start catalog.  cheaper than
the Nashbar, but still not cheap.  Huffy makes them.
I would try calling bike stores, as Huffy is a major
bicycle manufacturer. (Try the family bike type bicycle
store, not the serious cyclist type).

The REI Coop (based out of Seattle, I think) sells the
Baby Jogger.  Better made than the Huffy, also more
expensive.  Don't know where you are, but there is an
REI store in Andover, MA, and other cities.

777.3CNTROL::JENNISONDo you hear the people sing ?Wed Jul 13 1994 09:244
	Gerry also makes one that is $100 less than the NASHBAR.

	Karen
777.4BJ'sNODEX::MMCKENNAWed Jul 13 1994 10:546
    
    I saw a double Huffy baby jogger that can be converted to a bicycle
    carrier at BJ's Warehouse store for an incredible price of 165.00!!
    This is about 80$ cheaper than the same one at The Sport Authority.
    
    Marcie
777.5Huffy Tow and Stroll..LJSRV1::LEGERMon Jul 18 1994 11:4610
    
    
    I have the Huffy Tow and Stroll. It is convertable from a jogger to 
    tow behind a bicycle.  It is excellent. We just used it all week at
    Cape Cod with  my son.
    
    We loved it.. I think its definatley worth the money to buy a
    convertable one...espically if you like to ride bikes!
    
    Anne Marie
777.6Who has one?SALEM::ALEXANDER_DDon't stop believingMon Apr 08 1996 11:2624
    We are looking into buying one of these twin joggers.  I'm
    looking for recommendations from people who already have one
    before we spend the big money.  We have 7 month old twins and
    would be using alot this summer up in Maine and also just 
    around the neighborhood.
    
    We want one that can convert to be used on the back of
    a bike...hubby bikes alot.  But we also want a high
    quality one that will last a few years.
    
    Are there double ones that fold up enough to fit in 
    a trunk?
    
    I know with our regular stroller I wished we had done more
    upfront research.  The one we have is a side by side that
    only has the kids facing away from me and so the wind and 
    sun is always a problem outside.
    
    So I guess I'd like to know...
    Do you have one?  Do you like it?  What features do you like and
    what features do you hate?  
    
    Thanks,
    Deb (who want's to buy the right thing this time)	
777.7Burley De'Lite Bike Trailer/Jog StrollerCOOKIE::MUNNSdaveMon Apr 15 1996 16:5314
    The Burley De'Lite Trailer is a very nice bike trailer for 2 kids that
    also converts (when you purchase the extra hardware) to a jogging
    stroller.  The wheels have a quick release mechanism and the trailer
    folds up easily and quickly - a matter of releasing 2 pins and folding.
    Retail price is $375 but you can usually get a significant (25%) discount 
    if you find the right bike shop.
    
    We use our's as a bike trailer and it is fantastic.  We don't use it
    for jogging, but would expect it to be very stable.  It is very light,
    17 lbs and we put our 8 month old in her car seat and strap that in.
    She falls asleep within 5 minutes and is good for an hour.
    
    Definitely worth the price !  Resale value is good too.  Contact bike
    shops for new trailers or scan the classifieds for used ones.