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BOB Gear Wayfinder 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 3.3). 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.

BOB Gear Wayfinder Jogging Stroller
Ranked #5 in Best Jogging Strollers
BOB Gear Wayfinder Jogging Stroller
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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Thule Urban Glide 3
Higher ratedRanked #3 in Best Jogging Strollers
Thule Urban Glide 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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Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

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.

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

SpecBOB Gear Wayfinder Jogging StrollerThule Urban Glide 3
Weight Capacity65lb child plus 10lb storage—
Wheel TypeAir-filled tires—
SuspensionIndependent dual suspension—
StorageLarge zippered storage basket underneath seat—
Brake TypeHandbrake and footbrake—
Wheel Size12" Front, 16" Rear—
Handlebar Height34.5 - 45.5 in38.5–45.3 in
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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