Jogging Stroller
Swivel or Locked Wheel?
Whether to have a jogging stroller swivel or locked wheel? This is an important and sometimes controversial question.
When picking out a jogging stroller, there is a big question as to whether to have a front wheel that swivels or one that locks in place.
It is usually recommended that your front wheel be locked if you are running, as a safety precaution.I'm sure that is very important if you are a fast runner and/or if you are running on rough terrain. I however, am a moderately slow runner and usually run on pavement or smooth dirt roads and I never lock the front wheel.
A problem that people often have with a front wheel that only locks in place and does not swivel is that it sometimes veers a little to the left or the right, it may just be by a sliver, but it becomes noticeable over time and you end up always pulling it in place with one arm - resulting in a very sore arm at the end of your run. There are many jogging strollers that come with a swivel wheel that can also be locked in place upon your discretion. This is what I would recommend.
My BOB Revolution, for example has a front wheel that swivels or locks in place and I usually let it swivel. But when I'm on the train or bus I always make sure to lock it in place so it doesn't roll all over the place.
For recommendations on jogging strollers with a front wheel that swivels and/or locks in place, see the
jogging stroller review.
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