Strolling With Baby
Your Stroller Guide
Baby Jogger
About The Baby Jogger Company
Baby Jogger is the original designer manufacturer of high performance, all-terrain jogging strollers. Founded in 1984, the company is continuously improving on not only its jogging strollers’ performance features, but the traveling and ergonomic features as well. In late 2004, Baby Jogger Company unveiled its patented Quick-Fold technology, which enables users to fold the stroller in half with one quick and simple lift of a seat strap. Baby Jogger strollers offer an array of innovative features to fit every parent’s needs – from easy maneuvering swivel wheels to high performance 20 inch wheels, each feature is designed to perfection. In addition, all products are safety certified by one of the world’s most well respected independent testing organizations, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM).
City Elite
This streamlined stroller weighs only 21 pounds and includes Baby Jogger’s patented quick-fold technology. City Elite, Baby Jogger has developed a brand new accessory bracket for attaching all your add-ons to one easy location. A raised kicker provides small children extra stability as well as support for prams. The kick plate also provides further accessibility to the below storage compartment. This stroller features 12 inch, comfort ride quick release wheels and has a lockable front swivel wheel. A larger rounded multi-position sun canopy provides ample headroom and features clear view windows with side ventilation panels. The new sleek rubber handle has a console with six storage compartments. Padding is built in throughout and a vented seat that reclines to 150 degrees.
The City Elite includes a specialized cross weaved fabric, which results in a stylish smooth finish that is extremely easy to clean. Offered in color combinations of Brown/Tan, Red/Black, Tan/Black and Black/Black, the City Elite has a weight capacity of 75 pounds.
This stroller in the single version retails for $499 and the double stroller retails for $649.
City Micro
The City Micro is equipped with front wheel suspension, 8” rear wheels and a 6” lockable swivel front wheel on sealed ball bearings, an adjustable sun canopy with clear view window, and an adjustable reclining seat. The City Micro also sports a comfort rounded handlebar with a wipe clean grip, an adjustable five-point safety harness and storage space located under the seat and on the back of the stroller.
This stroller weighs less than 17 pounds and features Baby Jogger’s patented one-hand Quick Fold Technology. The City Micro incorporates Baby Jogger’s Universal Accessory Mounting Bracket for attaching accessories like a belly bar or child tray in one central location. Offered in Ocean, Kiwi, Slate and Black, the City Micro can be purchased in a single or double model. The single stroller has a weight capacity of 50 pounds and retails for $159.99 and the double model accommodates 100 pounds, retailing for $299.99.
City Mini
This lightweight stroller weighs only 16.8 pounds. The City Mini single still operates with the patented quick-fold technology. The adjustable 5-point safety harness with shoulder pads and padded buckle cover assures comfort and safety of your child. Furthermore, the 150 degree padded reclined seat with ventilated top provides your child a mobile-naptime. This stroller has 8” lightweight quick release wheels on ball bearings, with front wheel suspension and a swivel feature. The City Mini has both a seat back storage compartment and an under seat storage basket. This stroller features a multi-position sun canopy with clear view windows. The City Mini double shares the same features as the single, weighs 23 pounds and can fit through a standard 30” door. Seats can recline individually, as can the canopies. For a one-size-fits-all approach to accessorizing your City Mini, Baby Jogger has developed a brand new accessory bracket for attaching all your add-ons to one easy location.
The City Mini’s color combinations are offered in Red/Black, Orange/Grey, Blue/Navy, Green/Grey and Black/Black. The City Mini retails for $299 and the City Mini Double for $399.
Summit 360
With the flip of a switch, the Summit 360 can go from a casual jaunt in the city to a serious run in the great outdoors. The stroller incorporates 16” pneumatic rear wheels for jogging on rugged terrain. The 12” molded polymer, quick-release, front swivel wheel provides maneuverability for small spaces and then readily locks into place for jogging with a switch-lock function. This stroller also includes the celebrated Quick-Fold Technology a lightweight aluminum frame and is the only hybrid stroller equipped with an all wheel suspension system. This feature gives the front wheel two points of suspension allowing the stroller to automatically track itself for a smooth and safe ride. The Summit 360 features a comfortable padded reclining seat, an adjustable five point safety harness with shoulder pads and a vented seat recline with a retractable weather cover. For added protection from the sun, the stroller has a three panel, multi-position canopy with clear view windows and side ventilation panels. An ergonomic handlebar with wipe-clean grip and excess storage located under and behind the seat.
The Summit 360 is available in color combinations of Royal/Black, Red/Black and Sand/Black. It is offered in a single, double and triple model with a suggested retail price of $399.99, $649.99 and $999.99.
Switchback/Tailwind
The Switchback functions as both a bike trailer and a jogging stroller and does not require a special conversion kit to go from one to the other, nor does it require tools to convert. Its self-storing front fork and tow bar slide out from under the main chassis and conveniently lock into place for the desired usage. The Switchback has one-step, quick fold technology The Switchback can safely carry 1-2 children (up to 100 lbs), is equipped with a wind and bug screen, ample storage space, an adjustable handle for individual comfort when running or walking and reflective piping for increased visibility. The trailer is engineered with direct-pull V-brakes for better stopping power, and pneumatic 20” rear wheels. Also included is a 16” front wheel for use as a jogger.
The Tailwind is for cyclists who plan to use the trailer component only. It requires no tools for assembly and has a self-storing tow bar for complete accommodation. Similar to the Switchback, the Tailwind has the quick-fold technology, which allows you to quickly and easily collapse and store the trailer when not in use. Complete with a wind/bug screen, pneumatic 20” wheels, an adjustable 5-point harness, reflective piping and a lifetime warranty on the frame.
The Switchback will be available in a navy/yellow combination, and the Tailwind is available in a navy/orange combination. The Switchback stroller, trailer retails for $649.
Performance Series
The Performance Series features a direct-pull V-brake, a one-step quick-release reclining system, floating canopy for extra sun protection, vibrant color combinations and sleek black wheels.
This stroller has a solid one piece frame, shock absorbers on the single models, 20” pneumatic wheels, side ventilation panels and parking brake. Widely used in the performance cycling world, direct-pull V-brakes allow for better stopping power over traditional cantilever brakes. The Performance Series uses large 20” pneumatic wheels, which make it easier to push over longer distances. The one-step quick-release reclining system creates a balanced lounge position and the 5-point harness and shoulder pads offer extra comfort for the passenger. In addition, a floating canopy allows for increased sun protection from multiple angles during the day and the reflective stitching on the Performance Series heightens visibility of the stroller in the evening.
The Performance Series color combinations are; Navy/Silver, Red/Silver, Navy/Yellow and Black/Red. This stroller is available in both a single and a double version. Suggested retail price for the single seat stroller is $429 and the double seat stroller is $529.
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