Head-to-head · Best Jogging Strollers

BOB Gear Alterrain Pro Jogging Stroller vs Guava Roam Stroller

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Guava Roam Stroller comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.7 vs 4.0). Guava Roam Stroller is best for: runners who want one compact stroller for both jogging and everyday errands. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #4 in Best Jogging Strollers

BOB Gear Alterrain Pro Jogging Stroller

4.0

1 source$663.99as of Oct 11

The BOB Gear Alterrain Pro is a high-end jogging stroller built for off-road use, with SmoothShox suspension, pneumatic tires, and adjustable tracking. BabyGearLab praised the performance and build quality while noting it's heavy, awkward indoors, and overkill for casual runners on a budget. The one-handed fold and the adjustable handlebar are the features reviewers keep coming back to, though the price and weight will put some parents off. Dedicated runners who value durability and terrain capability over portability are the buyers.

Strengths

— One-handed fold for quick and easy storage
— SmoothShox suspension system for smooth ride on any terrain
— Adjustable handlebar with five positions (31-48 inches) for taller pushers

Watch-outs

— Heavy and long, making it less ideal for indoor use
— Stiff handbrake that may be difficult to operate

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Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Jogging Strollers

Guava Roam Stroller

4.7

1 source$650as of Oct 17

A three-wheel crossover jogging stroller weighing 28.5 lb, with foam-filled rubber tyres, a 60 lb child limit and a nesting fold to 29 x 15 x 17 inches. BabyGearLab names it the best overall jogging stroller and scores it 88/100, and iRunFar also makes it its top pick, both citing the unusually compact fold and easy handling. Runner's World picks it as the stroller for families who want to buy only one, praising the front-wheel lock on the handlebar. It suits runners who also need an everyday stroller that fits a small car boot; those running steep routes or wanting a handbrake should look elsewhere.

Strengths

— Smallest fold BabyGearLab has measured on a jogger: 7,488 cubic inches
— Front wheel locks and unlocks from the handlebar, so no bending down to switch to running
— Top run-ability score in BabyGearLab's test, with an easy, low-fatigue push

Watch-outs

— No handbrake, a drawback on hilly routes
— Heavy at 28.5 lb, with a shallow undercarriage basket
— 60 lb child limit and a smaller canopy than the BOB Revolution Flex 3.0

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How they stack up

BOB Gear Alterrain Pro Jogging Stroller

The BOB Gear Alterrain Pro Jogging Stroller carries up to 75 lbs, against 65 lb for the BOB Gear Wayfinder Jogging Stroller and 50 lb for the Baby Trend Journey Jogging Stroller. Its handlebar adjusts from 31 to 48 inches, a wider range than the Wayfinder's 34.5 to 45.5 in, and both fold with one hand. It is heavy and long, which makes it awkward indoors, and it costs more than the Wayfinder.

Guava Roam Stroller

At 28.5 lb it is lighter than the BOB Gear Alterrain Pro, which BabyGearLab weighed at 31.4 lb and which folds to 17,357 cubic inches against the Roam's 7,488. Like the BOB Gear Wayfinder it pairs a locking swivel front wheel with suspension, but the Roam uses foam-filled tyres rather than air-filled ones and has no handbrake. It costs several times more than the Baby Trend Journey and the Jeep Classic, which the page lists for active parents and casual joggers.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	BOB Gear Alterrain Pro Jogging Stroller	Guava Roam Stroller
Weight Capacity	75 lbs	—
Wheel Type	Air-filled	—
Wheel Size	(1) 12" Front, (2) 16" Rear	—
Suspension	SmoothShox	—
Fold Type	One-hand, one-step quick fold	—
Handlebar Height	5 positions (31-48 inches)	34–45 in
Storage	XL Zip-Top Cargo Basket 5 Pockets	—
Brake Type	Ergonomic handbrake	—
Weight	—	28.5 lb
Folded Size	—	28.5 x 17.4 x 15.1 in (7,488 cu in)
Open Size	—	39 x 25 x 43 in
Child Weight Limit	—	60 lb
Tyres	—	Foam-filled rubber
Storage Basket Limit	—	10 lb
Warranty	—	2 years

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