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BOB Gear Revolution Flex 3.0 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 narrow margin (4.7 vs 4.5). Guava Roam Stroller is best for: runners who want one compact stroller for both jogging and everyday errands. Read the strengths below before deciding.

BOB Gear Revolution Flex 3.0 Jogging Stroller
Ranked #2 in Best Jogging Strollers
BOB Gear Revolution Flex 3.0 Jogging Stroller
2 sources$520as of Oct 17

The BOB Gear Revolution Flex 3.0 is a single-seat, three-wheel jogging stroller with air-filled tyres, a lockable swivel front wheel, adjustable rear suspension and a 75 lb capacity. BabyGearLab scored it 77/100 and named it its best jogger for long-term use, praising its run-ability, manoeuvrability and build quality, while Mommyhood101 ranked it first in its jogging-stroller guide. Mom Goes Camping, whose owner has used one for six years, found it handled muddy trails, snow and rocky paths well. It suits runners who want one durable stroller for roads, trails and errands; those who run steep hills, need a one-handed fold or have a small car should look elsewhere.

Strengths
  • — Adjustable suspension, tracking and handlebar made BabyGearLab's long runs less tiring
  • — Air-filled tyres and suspension glide over roots and rocks, per Mom Goes Camping
  • — 75 lb capacity gives it a long usable life; BabyGearLab's pick for long-term use
Watch-outs
  • — No hand brake, a drawback on steep hills and at higher speeds
  • — Two-handed, three-step fold, and it does not stand on its own when folded
  • — Bulky and awkward to lift into a car; Mommyhood101 says a large car or SUV is needed
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Guava Roam Stroller
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Jogging Strollers
Guava Roam Stroller
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 Revolution Flex 3.0 Jogging Stroller

Unlike the Thule Urban Glide 3 and the BOB Gear Alterrain Pro, the Revolution Flex 3.0 has no hand brake, but Mom Goes Camping lists it at 28.5 lb against 32.3 lb for the Alterrain Pro. Compared with the Guava Roam Stroller, BabyGearLab notes the BOB's 75 lb capacity outlasts the Guava's 60 lb limit, though the Guava folds one-handed.

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

SpecBOB Gear Revolution Flex 3.0 Jogging StrollerGuava Roam Stroller
Weight27.3 lb (BabyGearLab measured)28.5 lb
Folded Dimensions37.8 x 25.5 x 15.3 in—
Capacity75 lb / 44 in child height—
Wheels16 in rear, 12.5 in front, air-filled—
Handlebar Height34.5 to 48 in34–45 in
BrakesFoot parking brake only—
FoldTwo-handed, not self-standing—
Warranty5 years frame, 1 year components and fabric2 years
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
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