Should you choose a fixed wheel or a swivel wheel designed jogging stroller? Is one design better than the other? The short answer is no, but the correct choice is really determined by the intended use. Some questions to consider before selecting one design over the other;
- What kind of jogger are you (or do you intend to be)?
- Are you a serious runner or simply one who wants to have aerobic options?
- On what type of surfaces will the stroller travel?
- Smooth surfaces such as paved roads or sidewalks or uneven ground such as wooded paths, fields or sandy beaches?
- Will this be your everyday stroller?
- Will this stroller be used for anything except running (jogging), perhaps shopping at the mall or at the super market?
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If you are a serious runner or plan to use your stroller on irregular surfaces, the fixed wheel design might be the better choice. The traditional fixed wheel designed jogging strollers allow you to run at speed and still maintain control of the stroller. Fixed front wheel jogging strollers have the single front wheel locked in a position that is parallel to the rear wheels. This means that all three wheels will always roll in the same direction, thus they track straight ahead smoothly. This tracking allows you greater control of the stroller when running at a fast pace or simply when maneuvering on irregular surfaces. Irregular surfaces can cause more problems for the swivel designed stroller than its fixed wheel counterpart. Small stones, small roots, sand and wet ground can cause swivel front wheel to change direction making the stroller wobble or veer off your intended direction. These types of challenges are more easily handled by fixed front wheel designs.
If you are not really a serious runner or want your jogging stroller to be your every day stroller, then the swivel wheel design might be the better choice. Swivel front wheel jogging strollers provide a greater versatility than fixed wheel designs. They still give you the ability to have an aerobic workout but they can more easily maneuver in tight spaces. Turning the fixed wheel design requires lifting the front wheel slightly off the ground and pivoting the stroller on the rear wheels. This maneuver is fine in open space but it can be awkward in a confined space. The front wheel of a swivel wheel design simply turns in the direction you want to go rather than always tracking straight ahead along with the rear wheels. This swivel action gives the stroller a zero turn radius making tight spaces no problem. Swivel wheels work well on relatively smooth surfaces and can be used for light jogging or a fast paced walk. Many models of swivel wheel designed jogging strollers give you the option to lock the front wheel into a fixed position mimicking a fixed wheel design making it even more versatile.
So which is the better design? The answer may differ for each person. The better question is- which design better fits your needs?
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