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An excellent swivel wheel double jogging stroller!

This is an very nice and very popular double jogging stroller. Instep and Schwinn are both made by Pacific Cycle, and there's an Instep Safari and a Schwinn Safari. Many people will wonder what the difference is, and the biggest difference is that the Schwinn models have a 5 year warranty and the Instep models have a 1 year warranty. Besides that, there is of course the difference in color of fabric. That is about the only difference in the two models for 2006 and before. There are more differences in the 2007 models, but this is a 2006 model. Which also means that you can probably get a lower price on this stroller than the 2007 model, and it is still the same high quality. I am sure you know that this is a swivel wheel stroller, but many people are not sure if they should buy a swivel or a fixed wheel stroller. To make it very simple and basic, the swivel wheel is a great all around stroller for walking, and outings like the mall, parks, etc. The swivel wheel does lock for jogging, but I would only recommend them for limited jogging. The fixed wheel strollers are for serious runners and joggers and designed with that purpose in mind. Many people also wonder if the seats recline separately, and yes they do. All of the Instep and Schwinn double jogging strollers have independently reclining seats. Also, when the seats are upright they are still slightly reclined, and when fully reclined they are not totally flat. I compare them to a front seat in a car. When you are sitting upright it is still slightly reclined, and when fully reclined it is a very comfortable position, but not completely flat. You can also view my video review on YouTube, or in our Ebay listings. Our screen name is rowdytown2, and our ebay store name is Rowdytown. You can get there from here by clicking on the number above, that is our feedback number. That will take you to our feedback page and then you can click on the link that says "view items for sale" or "view seller's store". If you go to our store, then you can click on the category for "double jogging strollers", on the left side of the page. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. Thanks, Chris

Review of Instep 10 Ultimate single stroller by owners

Strengths: Very lightweight, folds and unfolds easily, rear suspension makes ride smooth. Weaknesses: Somewhat bulky when folded and the brakes were somewhat difficult to adjust the first time. Summary: I really like this stroller, better than the travel system one we've had for a while, even though it works better in tight spaces. But this stroller is easy to deal with, easy to strap my son into. The rear suspension makes the ride cushy for him and that in combination with the big wheels make bumps easy to negotiate for me. I will definitely consider the double model when we have our next baby! From www.pricegrabber.com ***** I purchased it based on reviews and recommendation from the sales staff at my local Dick's store. Great value for the stroller. The fabric is a little rougher than some more expensive ones but my daughter doesn't seem to care. Tracks true and rolls freely. Good sized canopy with side pockets and a window for child viewing that works great. A bit bulky when folded up but most jogging strollers are. Rolls smoothly enough that my daughter can sleep but bumpy enough she enjoys the ride on trails. Works good for running. Not ideal for walking. Overall great value for a good stroller. From www.dickssportinggoods.com ***** Durability: 5/5 Ease of Use: 5/5 Pros Light, easy to maneuver, looks great! Cons NONE!!! The Bottom Line Awesome jogging stroller for little money! Many extras! Comfy for mom, dad and baby! Full Review Aluminum frame, alloy wheels, rear suspension, cup holders, sun roof. Fine points of a sports car? No! The fine points of the Instep 10K! I registered for and received a really nice umbrella style stroller, thinking that is all I would need. Then I got back into walking after my baby was born. I have short legs and still I would step on the wheels of the umbrella stroller. I needed a jogging stroller. So I researched and researched and decided on the Instep 10K. I couldn't be happier! I am 5'3" and my husband is 6'. We both are completely comfortable pushing the 10K. It glides with easy over almost any terrain. Grandma took baby for walks in the 10K and couldn't believe how smooth it was to push. The storage is wonderful with pockets on the sun shade, behind baby's seat and a basket under the seat. The "dashboard" has a cup holder and a hinged lid storage compartment with another cup holder inside. My 3 month old is totally comfortable in the seat and LOVES his walks. Living in the desert, I was a little worried that the sun shade would not be adequate. I was wrong. It easily adjusts to our needs. Assembly is a snap and took me 5 minutes. The stroller folds very compactly (easily fitting in the trunk of my sportscar)! And for even more compactness, all 3 wheels are super easy to remove and reattach! I have read people complain about how difficult it is to steer a jogging stroller with a fixed front wheel. I don't know what they are talking about! The 10K is quick to turn with a slight lift of the front wheel. I did test drive another jogging stroller with a turning front wheel and didn't find it made maneuvering any easier. In fact I found myself naturally picking the front wheel up to turn. I am a walker, and for my pace the 10K works great. I unfortunately can not comment on its performance while jogging. And one thing to remember: this is an outdoor stroller...not made for malls and winding through clothes racks! Recommended: Yes Amount Paid (US$): 134.00 From www.epinion.com