Head-to-head · Best Jogging Strollers

BOB Gear Wayfinder 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 3.3). 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 #5 in Best Jogging Strollers

BOB Gear Wayfinder Jogging Stroller

3.3

1 source$501.79as of Oct 11

The BOB Gear Wayfinder Jogging Stroller works for running and for everyday errands, folding compactly with one hand and adding a handbrake for safety on hills. Reviewers noted the sturdy build quality and the practical storage, though shorter parents found the handlebar height wrong for them. Trail and Kale notes it isn't the lightest option out there. Active parents who want one reliable stroller for both running and daily use are the audience. Against competitors like the Guava Roam Crossover it offers more traditional jogging features at a higher price.

Strengths

— Compact fold design that fits in smaller cars and is easier to store, per Trail and Kale
— One-handed fold functionality for convenience when carrying child
— Handbrake for safety on hills and uneven terrain, according to Trail and Kale

Watch-outs

— Trail and Kale found the handlebar height may be too high for shorter users

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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 Wayfinder Jogging Stroller

The BOB Gear Wayfinder Jogging Stroller takes a child up to 65 lb, between the 50 lb limit of the Baby Trend Journey Jogging Stroller and the 75 lbs of the BOB Gear Alterrain Pro Jogging Stroller. It shares the Alterrain Pro's one-handed fold and its 12-inch front and 16-inch rear air-filled wheels, and it costs less. Its handlebar range of 34.5 to 45.5 in is narrower than the Alterrain Pro's 31 to 48 inches.

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 Wayfinder Jogging Stroller	Guava Roam Stroller
Weight Capacity	65lb child plus 10lb storage	—
Wheel Type	Air-filled tires	—
Suspension	Independent dual suspension	—
Storage	Large zippered storage basket underneath seat	—
Brake Type	Handbrake and footbrake	—
Wheel Size	12" Front, 16" Rear	—
Handlebar Height	34.5 - 45.5 in	34–45 in
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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