BOB Gear - Alterrain Pro Jogging Stroller

BOB alterrain Pro. It's a jogging stroller but it handles super well to be used on a day-to-day basis. It is a bit big but is fine for the bus and SkyTrain in Vancouver. It has big wheels that are perfect for all sorts of terrains (gravel, beach sand, snow - on our rare snow days). I've used mine essentially daily since my first was born almost 4 and a half years ago and it's still going strong. When they are little, you can get an adaptor for the car seat. I will concur that it would be better to have a bassinet option but it's such a short time.

We have a Bob Alterrain pro stroller that's been on primary stroller for both of our kids (3 years apart). I love it. We can take it anywhere - sand, trail, shops. The biggest disadvantage is that it's hard to fit in a small car. We don't have a car and use car share. When we do, either we try select a bigger car or take our very cheap travel stroller.

We have 2 kids (a 4 year old and a one-year old) and live car free in Vancouver. We have a Bob running stroller as our main single stroller. When the kids were little, we had a bucket car seat that clipped in. It worked really well but it's a big stroller. Once our first outgrew the bucket seat, we got a Cosco Scenera. We use the scenera when we get car shares and sometimes taxis if we need to. It's really easy to install and super light to carry. We used it with our first until he was about 2 and half years old. Since he's outgrown it, things have become a bit more complicated because he needs a massive booster/car seat combo thing.

We didn't think we'd need a travel system since we don't travel a TON, but our stroller for walks and the zoo and things is the Bob Alterrain Pro. We have a Chicco system that we use for airport and malls, and the suspension and steering is just SO much better on the Bob. The Chicco is perfectly adequate for walking indoors though 

We need a double stroller! Or two? Our single stroller is a Bob Allterrain Pro which we love.. great sun shade, maneuverability, greatwhen we do go to more rough terrain spots... bulky to fold up but its okay... and use a cheap stroller for travel but now we have an 18 month old and 1 month old. We use our stroller for neighborhood walks often, sidewalks are wide and well paved but pretty hilly neighborhood. We also like to bring it when we go places in the car (new Rav4) and need something that will fit okay and not take up 100% of the trunk space. In my area in market place there are often Bob or Thule side by sid and the City Select double for sale but we aren't opposed to buying new if one stroller can meet our needs. I will add that we also live in Canada so it needs to be easily available here. I am wondering if the city select for going out would be best along with a side by side model for walking in our neighborhood would be best? Also... wagons!? I haven't even looked into these and haven't tried any other than our Costco wagon..help!

We have 3. First we were gifted a BOB All Terrain Pro. We wanted this for trails, disc golfing, road running, and Austin city limits festival. The thing's a tank. Then we got a ~$100 wagon for a beach trip and afterwards that became our "tow the tot to the pool" wagon. Third, we came across a BOB double stroller on offer up for ~$100 after we had our second kiddo I've run a lot with it and it's sturdy as hell, just outdated. We use all three. If I could do it again knowing I'd have two kids, the double stroller from the get go would have been the clear choice. I have been curious about the fancy wagons that you can push rather than pull. Seems like a very ergonomic way to get your kids around as opposed to the pull handle, but whatever. I figure I'm done with these purchases now and don't want to store anything else lol.

THIS. Now, I did get a brand new Bob All Terrain Pro as a gift (first grandchild on both sides....), but I specifically requested a used one on marketplace. My parents were adamant that their only grand son would have a brand new stroller. Lol okay then, thanks! But there are soo many on marketplace and theyre awesome strollers! If you want to take any off road trails, apple orchards (tis the season) or live on a dirt road - the BOB is THE stroller. I've taken it everywhere! And if I am in the city - lol what sidewalk crack? Don't even feel them. Smooth as butter! I swear by the BOB. For infant car seats - so easy too! The the appropriate adapter, my chicco keyfit 35 snaps right in and off we go. (Bought the carseat from a friend who also has a BOB stroller).

Bob stroller owner here - don't let the hand brake get you down - these are adjustable. Sincerely, a dirt biking/bicycling couple.

I love my BOB! My parents spoiled me with a new All Terrain Pro (I ASKED that they buy used on marketplace....but its their first grandkid...) I have the adapter for his car seat since he's only 8 weeks but he's so relaxed in it! Gravel road? Pfft. Smooth as buttah

I have a BOB stroller as my main. My little guy is only 5 months old so the infant car seat adapter has been so easy to use! Its gone everywhere! I dont even care how bulky it is, that thing is versatile and smooth af. I have a summer stroller a friend gave us as a lighter on the go stroller for when he gets older.

Totally dependent on your lifestyle and needs! I live on a dirt road so the best stroller for me has been a BOB. Given my choice in a stroller with insane suspension - an infant car seat with an adapter was necessary. I had purchased a used Chicco Keyfit 35 from a friend who was one and done because it doesnt expire until 2030 and came with two cardiac seat bases for each of our vehicles!

I love my BOB!  Larger and kind of clunky. But I live on a dirt road and this thing is smooth as butter. Also has the adapter to plop the car seat in it when he was a wee lad. Now he's 9 months and can sit up and loves looking out!

I strongly preferred babywearing on trails from birth. You might want to look into that! Jogging strollers (Thule/Bob) usually have good suspension for trails. I have a Bob All Terrain Pro that is great!

I have two strollers: a jogging stroller (Bob all terrain pro, this was great in the snow) and a travel stroller (Ergobaby Metro). I prefer to babywear when I’m out and about so I definitely don’t need a third stroller. I think your stroller needs depend a lot on your lifestyle and where you live.

Bugaboo donkey 5, bugaboo fox 5 renew, or BOB all terrain pro (I have the last 2 I suggested), best purchases ever. Especially the BOB. It goes through snow, ice, grass, sand, etc with 0 problem.

BOB! The best stroller I’ve ever had. I had the all terrain pro. We went through the Smokey mountains, sand, crap loads of snow, etc. literally just the best money ever spent hahaha.

I love my bugaboo fox 5 renew! I’m selling my BOB all terrain pro and my heart is breaking lmao, it is the best thing I’ve ever owned. I’m also in Ontario, and throughout winters it’s been wonderful. It’s hiked Smokey Tennessee mountains with me, and trails of Indiana and Kentucky. You actually can get car seat adaptors for joggers!

Commenting to agree. I’ve lived in Tennessee, Kentucky, Indiana and then back to Ontario - it’s been through snow, sand, country lift, etc and it’s still in almost perfect condition.

BOB all terrain with car seat adaptor ! The best stroller I’ve ever owned.

Agreed. Another vote for BOB! I also bought a used one, I believe it’s an all terrain pro. A true beast. The only reason I can still go on winter neighbourhood walks with baby.

Yesss! Omg I have the alterrain pro and I always joke that the suspension on it is better than my car’s lol

My unasked for two cents as a former BoB owner and now Ridge owner: Ridge is HEAVY. I so much preferred the Bob, felt lighter and had a suspension system that felt like it was floating. Ridge... nice stroller but heavy AF. Complete regret buying it.

100%. I had a BoB for 2 years+ used daily walking and running.  The Ridge I've had for 9 months (also used daily in all sorts of environments and weather) and hands down prefer the Bob for functionality and ease/lightness/shocks over street bumps or rough terrain. The Ridge, while more sleek and nice looking (and quite sturdy) is a pain to navigate daily. I love all the Uppababy assets (bassinet, etc), but I regret giving away our Bob for the Ridge. 

https://www.bobgear.com/store/revolution-flex-30 Again, great suspension system https://www.bobgear.com/store/alterrain-pro I got mine second hand so can't remember exactly the model as it was a few years ago.

Thule. Bob. Uppababy Ridge. On my second kid and been through my fair share of strollers living in a city that isn't always quick to clear sidewalks after a snowstorm (and we walk to daycare + school daily). Bob was a dream. Loved it. Uppababy Ridge was fantastic in snow but heavy. We used the Bob up until my kid was 4.5. The Ridge was not meant for older kids. Haven't tried the Thule (besides moving friends strollers to see ) but overall hear good things about it in Winters.

I know you're not a fan of the jogger styles but I'll tell you this (as a 6ft woman): I resisted the City Jogger Mini GT despite it being recommended by all my mom friends. Went with Graco (the WORST). Then BoB (amazing suspension, used it up until my first turned 4)). Then bought an Uppababy. And everytime i used my friends City Jogger I had buyers remorse for NOT getting it. My husband pushed for the Uppababy and even HE has buyers remorse and wishes we went with the city Jogger Mini GT2 (latest model) All my friends have used it till their kids hit kindergarten. Was great in both Summer and Winter.

Bob stroller! Has a wonderful suspension system and feels lighter than some of the other ones. Ive used it on uncleared city sidewalks in the winter on the daily (where its basically one giant hill or small mounds of snow after another) and it was heavensent lol

This. Had a Graco with my first. Walked daily. HATED it. Even now when I hear a squeaky stroller I just know it's a Graco.  And they always got stuck in the snow. Although their joggers are slightly better quality so OP might kuck out with this one. I had the travel system and then a jogger. Then a BoB. Now an Uppababy Ridge. Honestly BoB was best, followed by Uppababy 

I'll also add look into the Bob stroller: I had a few strollers with a few kids and honestly the suspension on the Bob is a DREAM. Amazing for trails. And lightweight compared to other bigger strollers (I miss it). I heard good things about Thule as well but can't speak from experience 

Loved loved loved the suspension on BoB strollers. I switched to Uppababy Ridge and honestly miss the Bob for the suspension system on snowbanks etc, completely smooth sailing 

I live in Montreal and have the Uppababy Ridge. Don't love it as its giant haha...but.... freaking amazing in the snow. We walk everyday since birth in all weather. Through sidewalks not cleared etc and its been great. Honestly it has been a lifesaver in Winter  The BoB stroller was also amazing but for when bebe is older. I heard good things about the Thule too.

Love the Bob! Amazing stroller 

Have you ever tried the BOB? My god, amazing suspension and SO LIGHT (compared to Uppababy). I had a second hand BoB and couldn't get over how light it felt to roll through snowy streets etc and the suspension was amazing on bumpy sidewalks (live in a city with shitty construction lol). My husband just prefers the look of Uppababy (we have the Ridge, heavy AF) but even he grudgingly agreed that the BoB Stroller was pretty amazing even if it didn't look as nice haha (but still is heavy to bring up condo stairs, just lighter than UB)

Thule or Bob...personally loved the suspension system on the Bob, was amazing for gravelly roads and bumps!

Uppababy Ridge and BOB... had both and amazing, I used it daily in Mtl on uncleared sidewalks etc  Not a fan of the Graco 3 wheeled one, had that as well. The suspension system on the BOB just made it feel lighter than the Ridge ETA: Have two kids so tried a few out, just no to Graco. But 100% recommended the Ridge or BOB (but i felt as the kids grow older, my 4-5yr old who was tall still fit in the BOB stroller as our daycare was a 30min walk, but when I got the Ridge he was too big for it)

In 2020 I bought a used Bob stroller that was at least 6 years old and it lasted me another 4years before I gave it to someone else to use. Even if old, they are built well and last. Also.... freaking amazing in the snow. Actually prefer them to the Thule!

I have been on the hunt for the perfect jogging / all-terrain, four season (most important aspect for me) stroller. After months of researching strollers online, and using this sub as a reference, I had the opportunity to go to a store that had them all to check them out - It was CONFUSING that it went so differently than I anticipated. BEFORE testing & based solely on internet research I ranked my top options to be: 1. Bugaboo Fox / Donkey (On my list as many people say it did well on rougher surfaces, seemed premium for features, easy to grow with, and highly rated) 2. Bumbleride Era / Indie 3. BOB All-terrain Pro (impressive longevity, suspension, and praised as the holy grail of off-road) 4. Thule Urban Glide 3 (well loved for jogging) 5. Veer Switch & Jog 6. Guava Roam 7. Uppababy Ridge I got the chance to see / push the following and here is what I found/noted: - Bugaboo: Wasn’t as amazed as I thought I would be for the price point. Seems like good quality, but pushes and fairs only average compared to the other jogging oriented strollers. Seems like an overpriced luxe brand IMO. I liked the following strollers much more in general. - Bumbleride: I REALLY wanted to love this the most, but didn’t at all. Only got the chance to see the Era. I thought the seat was very good quality and was nice to be able to flip around or lay flat. Comes with bumper bar. Pushed fairly nice. The cork handle didn’t feel very ergonomic compared to others. No hand brake. Didn’t feel as sturdy/stable as the rest. Maybe the Indie would maneuver better? Unfortunately, I wasn’t blown away with this. - BOB: Very solidly built stroller. DID NOT like the hand brake - found it hard / takes a lot of force to use. Pushed pretty smoothly, but not as well as the next 3. The harness was harder to click than the rest. Minor, but didn’t love the feel of the handle. Folds easier than the Thule. - Thule: Pushes like a dream. Brake system is on point. LOVED the twist hand break - so easy and effective. Big fan of the zip covered storage bottom. Seat seems about the same as the BOB - good. Harness is alright to use but not my favorite. This handlebar is the BEST of them all - very ergonomic, comfortable design, comfortable material, and adjustable too. Similar fold to the BOB, but not quite as smooth as you have to note the locking mechanism - only VERY minorly more work than the BOB, not enough to matter much. - Uppababy Ridge: A pleasant surprise - wasn’t expecting to be so impressed. Pushed GREAT - better than the BOB, not quite as smooth as the Thule. Feels bigger and handle feels higher than the others but very sturdy. Hand brake worked excellently. Covered storage basked very nice. The front wheel lock is just a push button on top that glows green (I think when it was locked). The dual foot breaks (one red and green) felt a little gimmicky/ unnecessary. Harness clicked beautifully easily - one of the easiest. Seat seemed nice and roomy. Husband thought the disc brake design wasn’t the best idea and was tacky. I wish it had air instead of foam tires. - Baby Jogger Summit X3: A PLEASANT SURPRISE - wasn’t even on my list, but glad we saw it!! Solidly built. Suspension seemed awesome. Pushed great! Maybe not as smooth as Thule, but on par with the Uppababy Ridge and slightly better than BOB. Nice seat. Harness was the easiest to click and unclick, brakes worked great, EASIEST fold, front wheel lock is on the side of the stroller so no need to go to the front, handlebar a little odd texture but not bad and preferred it over the BOB. This stroller had me second guessing everything, but the online reviews are only so-so, and the wheel shook a little (felt like a touch off/bump), but wondering if it’s because the wheels were kind of flat? However, I do see some reviews with the same complaint. If I knew that weren’t a problem that stroller seemed elite. - Veer Switch& : Unfortunately didn’t get to see this, but did find the seat itself in person and the seat looked VERY well built, but maybe a little on the smaller/narrow side? I just wanted to share my experience / thoughts, as I know most people don’t get a chance to try multiple different strollers! Has anyone else tried multiple of these? Any experiences / thoughts?

I have been on the hunt for the perfect jogging / all-terrain (most important aspect for me) stroller. After months of researching strollers online, I had the opportunity to go to a store that had them all to check them out - It was CONFUSING that it went so differently than I anticipated. BEFORE testing & based solely on internet research I ranked my top options to be: 1. Bugaboo Fox / Donkey (On this list as people said it does really well on rougher surfaces and seemed premium for features, easy to grow with, and highly rated) 2. Bumbleride Era / Indie 3. BOB All-terrain Pro (impressive longevity, suspension, and praised as the holy grail of off-road) 4. Thule Urban Glide 3 (well loved for jogging) 5. Veer Switch & Jog 6. Guava Roam 7. Uppababy Ridge I got the chance to see / push the following and here is what I found/noted: - Bugaboo: Wasn’t as amazed as I thought I would be. Seems like good quality, but pushes and fairs only average compared to the other jogging oriented strollers. Seems like an overpriced luxe brand IMO. I liked the following strollers much more in general. - Bumbleride: I REALLY wanted to love this the most, but didn’t at all. Only got the chance to see the Era. I thought the seat was very good quality and was nice to be able to flip around or lay flat. Comes with bumper bar. Pushed fairly nice. The cork handle didn’t feel very ergonomic compared to others. No hand brake. Didn’t feel as sturdy/stable as the rest. Maybe the Indie would maneuver better? I wasn’t blown away with this. - BOB: Very solidly built stroller. DID NOT like the hand brake - found it hard / takes a lot of force to use. Pushed pretty smoothly, but not as well as the next 3. The harness was harder to click than the rest. Minor, but didn’t love the feel of the handle. Folds easier than the Thule. - Thule: Pushes like a dream. Brake system is on point. LOVED the twist hand brake - so easy and effective. Big fan of the zip covered storage bottom. Seat seems about the same as the BOB - good. Harness is alright to use but not my favorite. This handlebar is the BEST of them all - very ergonomic, comfortable design, comfortable material, and adjustable too. Similar fold to the BOB, but not quite as smooth as you have to note the locking mechanism - only VERY minorly more work than the BOB, not enough to matter much. - Uppababy Ridge: A pleasant surprise - wasn’t expecting to be so impressed. Pushed GREAT - better than the BOB, not quite as smooth as the Thule. Feels bigger and handle feels higher than the others but very sturdy. Hand brake worked excellently. Covered storage basked very nice. The front wheel lock is just a push button on top that glows green (I think when it was locked). The dual foot brakes (one red and green) felt a little gimmicky/ unnecessary. Harness clicked beautifully easily - one of the easiest. Seat seemed nice and roomy. Husband thought the disc brake design wasn’t the best idea and was tacky. I wish it had air instead of foam tires. - Baby Jogger Summit X3: A PLEASANT SURPRISE - wasn’t even on my list, but glad we saw it!! Solidly built. Suspension seemed awesome. Pushed great! Maybe not as smooth as Thule, but on par with the Uppababy Ridge and slightly better than BOB. Nice seat. Harness was the easiest to click and unclick, brakes worked great, EASIEST fold, front wheel lock is on the side of the stroller so no need to go to the front, handlebar a little odd texture but not bad and preferred it over the BOB. This stroller had me second guessing everything, but the online reviews are only so-so, and the wheel shook a little (felt like a touch off/bump), but wondering if it’s because the wheels were kind of flat? However, I do see some reviews with the same complaint. If I knew that weren’t a problem that stroller seemed elite. - Veer Switch& : Unfortunately didn’t get to see this, but did find the seat itself in person and the seat looked VERY well built, but maybe a little on the smaller/narrow side? I just wanted to share my experience / thoughts, as I know most people don’t get a chance to try multiple different strollers! Has anyone else tried multiple of these? Any experiences / thoughts?