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BOB Gear Alterrain Pro Jogging Stroller vs Thule Urban Glide 3

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

Thule Urban Glide 3 comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.3 vs 4.0). Thule Urban Glide 3 is best for: runners who want a smooth-rolling stroller with a hand brake for regular road runs. 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 #3 in Best Jogging Strollers

Thule Urban Glide 3

4.3

3 sourcesall derived$800as of Oct 17

An all-terrain three-wheel stroller weighing about 26 lb, with 16-inch air-filled tyres, a twist handbrake, adjustable tracking and a locking swivel front wheel. Runner's World names it the best jogging stroller overall, and Believe in the Run found it exceptionally smooth on pavement. BabyGearLab scored it highest of all for run-ability but declines to recommend it for running because Thule's EU-driven safety sheet says it is not suitable for running; Thule told BabyGearLab the warning does not apply in the US or Canada. It suits runners who want a handbrake and a fast, smooth push; those short on boot space or wanting a compact everyday stroller should look elsewhere.

Strengths

— Top-scoring runner in BabyGearLab's run-ability tests, rolling 44 ft unassisted
— Twist-style deceleration handbrake that gives a gentler, more controlled stop
— 16-inch air-filled tyres and suspension make for a very smooth ride on pavement

Watch-outs

— Thule's safety sheet says "not suitable for running", so BabyGearLab will not recommend it for running
— Long (48.4 in) and bulky, taking a big share of a small car boot
— Manual is mostly drawings, which made assembly harder for BabyGearLab

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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.

Thule Urban Glide 3

At about 26 lb it is lighter than the BOB Gear Alterrain Pro (31.4 lb in BabyGearLab's weighing) and folds to 14,960 cubic inches against the Alterrain Pro's 17,357. Like both BOB Gear models on the page it has a hand brake and a locking swivel front wheel, but its price of around $800 is several times that of the Baby Trend Journey and the Jeep Classic.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	BOB Gear Alterrain Pro Jogging Stroller	Thule Urban Glide 3
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)	38.5–45.3 in
Storage	XL Zip-Top Cargo Basket 5 Pockets	—
Brake Type	Ergonomic handbrake	—
Weight	—	26.2 lb
Folded Size	—	37 x 26.6 x 15.2 in (14,960 cu in)
Tyres	—	16-in air-filled rear
Hand Brake	—	Twist deceleration brake
Storage Basket Limit	—	15 lb
Child Weight Limit	—	49 lb seat, 75 lb total
Front Wheel	—	Locking swivel

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