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.
Full review
A jogger that folds smaller than many full-size strollers
The fold is what every reviewer singles out. BabyGearLab measured the folded Roam at 28.5 x 17.4 x 15.1 inches, or 7,488 cubic inches, calling it the smallest folded jogging stroller it has seen and smaller than many full-size strollers. iRunFar says it had by far the smallest folded size of any stroller in its test, and Runner's World notes one of the smallest footprints both folded and open. The trade-off is weight: at 28.5 lb it sits above the 27.4 lb group average in BabyGearLab's test, and Runner's World calls it a bit heavy, although the way it folds makes it easy to lug into a car boot.
Wheel lock at the handlebar and a strong running score
BabyGearLab ranks it first for run-ability, crediting the swivel-lock control on the handlebar, a non-slip handlebar wrap, adjustable tracking and suspension; its runner described it as convenient, comfortable and consistent. The handlebar adjusts from 34 to 45 inches, about four inches lower than the Thule Urban Glide 3 at its shortest. Runner's World calls the handlebar wheel lock genius and liked the independent suspension over divots. The foam-filled tyres never go flat, though Runner's World would prefer pneumatic tyres for longer runs. BabyGearLab's rolling-resistance figure of 24 feet was only middling, and none of the three publications found a handbrake.
Built for errands as much as runs
BabyGearLab scores the Roam top for quality of materials, praising its fabric, aluminium frame and fit and finish, and notes it arrived fully assembled. Storage is rated for 10 lb, with interior pockets and a parent console, though the basket has no cover and Runner's World found it shallow. iRunFar liked how easily the seat reclines for naps, and Runner's World's young tester approved of the seat and harness. iRunFar also reports that in November 2024 Guava voluntarily recalled about 8,500 first-generation Roam strollers over brake issues, so buyers of second-hand units should check which version they have.
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
- +Foam-filled rubber tyres that cannot go flat
- +Arrives fully assembled, with a parent organiser included
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
How it compares
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.
Rating sources
Counts as 4.75/5 in our score — this publisher's 12 scores on the site average 3.67, so its scores are adjusted up to compare fairly with other publishers.
“Best Overall Jogging Stroller Guava Roam Crossover ... 88 OVERALL SCORE”
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