BOB Gear Wayfinder
Pros / Cons
Pros
- The hand brake controls speed, while the separate foot brake holds the stroller when parked.
- Independent suspension and air-filled tires suit mixed walking routes; the front wheel locks for jogging.
Cons
- Never jog with an infant car seat attached. Before head and neck control, use only a compatible infant car seat for walking.
- Tire pressure and wheel security need checks before each use; the 31.1 lb (14.1 kg) frame is worth trying in your car before buying.
Product Facts
- Stroller Type
- Jogging stroller
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- Price/Buy
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The Wayfinder is worth comparing if walks and occasional runs are both part of your routine. Its hand brake slows the stroller while the front wheel switches between swivelling for ordinary walks and locking for jogging. The independent suspension and air-filled tires can help on mixed routes, but they do not remove the need to slow down on uneven, wet or slippery ground.
Walking with a baby is a separate mode
The current Wayfinder manual requires an infant car seat until the child has sufficient head and neck control. For newborn walks, check the exact infant seat and Wayfinder adapter combination; this stroller-only offer does not include the car seat or adapter. Reclining the stroller seat does not replace that requirement. Never run or jog with an infant car seat attached.
BOB’s safety guidance limits children under eight months to walking. For running, wait until at least eight months, adequate head and neck control and your pediatrician’s approval; an eighth-month birthday alone is not clearance. Before jogging or fast walking, lock the front wheel in the manual’s jog position. Jog with the seat fully upright, harness secured and wrist strap around your wrist.
Check the child limit separately from luggage
The child must weigh no more than 65 lb/29.5 kg and be no taller than 44 in/112 cm. The basket has a separate 10 lb/4.5 kg limit; do not turn those figures into a 75 lb (34 kg) child allowance. Use the foot-operated parking brake when loading or stopped on level ground. The hand brake is for slowing down and does not replace it.
Try the lift as well as the fold
BOB lists the stroller at 31.1 lb/14.1 kg, folding with wheels on to about 16.5 × 22 × 32.5 in (42 × 56 × 32.7 in (83 cm)). Try lifting it into your trunk and measure the storage space. Check tire pressure and wheel attachment before each outing. If you mainly need a stroller for stairs, transit or short errands, compare a lighter model before taking on this running setup.