Why was the BOB Ironman stroller discontinued?

In 2017, the Consumer Product Safety Commission deemed a popular jogging stroller made by Britax Child Safety dangerous. The crashes were brutal. With no warning, the front wheel on the three-wheeled BOB jogging strollers fell off, causing the carriages to careen and even flip over. Adults shattered bones.

Is a BOB stroller worth the money?

BOB strollers are solid all around, not just for jogging. Easy to push, even on the beach. I bought mine used and it has held up so well! BOBs hold their value, you can always resell it if it doesn’t work out.

What happened to Bob strollers?

Update: In July 2019 the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of the replacement thru-bolt axle offered by Britax as a remedy for consumers who own a BOB jogging stroller manufactured between January 2009 and September 2015. The replacement thru-bolt can fracture during use.

Is the Bob Ironman a good stroller?

The BOB Ironman earned a 6 of 16 rank. This stroller earned an above average score in every metric with an impressive 9 of 10 for quality. The Ironman is a fixed wheel runner that aims to be lightweight for serious runners. Thanks to this design it earned a second place score for run-ability and weight and folded size.

What is the Ironman Revolution Pro stroller?

The Ironman stroller gives the super active parent all the features of the Revolution Pro and adds a stationary front wheel and 16″ tires all around which makes it perfect for sprinting and endurance training.

What makes the Revolution Pro different from other BOB strollers?

Like all BOB Strollers you get a State-of-the-art adjustable suspension system offering 3 inches of travel and 2 stages of weight support for an ultra-smooth ride. The top-of-line Revolution Pro has hand-activated rear drum brakes for downhill stopping power and includes the adjustable handlebar found on the Flex.

Is the Bob Ironman worth it?

Bob Ironman gets fantastic scores from professional reviewers. The experts on baby gear describe BOB Ironman’s reliability as excellent. The vast majority of parents rate it highly, based on its excellent quality, durability, lightweight structure, easy set up and storage, and smooth ride.