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17 of 18 found the following review helpful:
 1st time jogger owner, 2 thumbs up Dec 27, 2007
By Richard D. Brown
"rbrow802"
Asides from getting a great price on this jogger, I bought it because of all the features. It is lightweight aluminum which is important for me since I am marathon training, not resistance training. It is also equipped with a weather shield and cupholder standard which I though were excellent features. One consideration I was skeptical on was straight v.s. unlockable front wheel.
Now that I have used the jogger for a few weeks....
I am happy with the quality, my baby girl (9 months today) is happy with the comfort and loves going out with me and my wife for running / roller blading. The stroller handles bumps well and generally handles well. I am happy with the speed and ease of use. I have not run further than 10 miles with it yet, but only because my training has not yet called for it. The cupholder is useful on the long runs were hydration is important. The tray is helpful for keys and snacks for the baby. The undercarriage storage is a little weak, but then again I don't plan on using this for jogger for going to the mall so it is not a negative for me (although it may be for someone else). The fold up mechanism works well. I don't have space contraints due to large vehicle but the 20" rear wheels would eatup alot of trunk space. The stationary front wheel is great for control during runs, and since I am not using it for errands I have no need for the front wheel to turn on a dime.
All in all a great value and a good quality item. Would recommend to any of my friends in the market for a jogger.
12 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Great Solution Sep 24, 2007
By Rural roads
This stroller is everything I had hoped it would be. I live on gravel roads and also use the stroller over rough areas in my yard and it works wonderfully. The baby is comfortable and the stroller rolls almost without effort.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Running is my sanity Jun 03, 2009
By M. Perrotta
I've had this stroller for a year now and out of all the baby products I have, it is my favorite. I love to run, I ran in the '08 NYC marathon and used this stroller so I could train with my infant. She is now over a year and still loves to ride in it. I've put a lot of mileage on this stroller and it still is in great shape. I wanted the straight wheel, because while running I didn't want the wheel going off in another direction. The front brake doesn't really work well on mine, then again I never use the brakes. It is a huge stroller, so it's disappointing when I can't bring it on vacations or weekend getaways. There's just no room in my trunk on top of everything else. It is lightweight compared to others but put your 23 pound baby in there and run up hill you'll get a great workout! I love this stroller.
Well Designed with Nice Surprises Feb 10, 2010
By Lucy Vanel
I was given the Schwinn Free Runner LT as a gift (that I was able to choose from a number of models) and have been very happy with it straight from the beginning. I chose it for the Schwinn name, and also for its light weight frame.
My baby, who is not that keen on being strapped into strollers in general, immediately was pleased as punch with the new Free Runner LT. Why? Music. It has an ipod pocket with a jack, which runs to stereo speakers, so he can listen to his favorite music while I walk and run. He seems very secure and happy in the 5 point harness seat and you can tell he is comfortable.
Another great feature that I was not aware of when I chose it is that it included an electronic distance/time pedometer that slides into a notch on the handlebar. At a glance I can get statistics on my avg speed, distance, time running, or just see what time it is. I was very happy to see this.
There are lots of pockets: A big underseat basket, net pockets behind the seat, a zippered pocket for small stuff you want to keep secure, the velcro closing pocket designed for the MP3 player, and an open tray for holding stuff in front of the handlebars. No need to worry about where to store stuff if you're out for awhile. The weather shield rolls up into the visor when not in use which is also a space saver.
Assembly was very easy. You just have to put the wheels into their holes where they click into place, and for the front wheel, jiggle with an already assembled nut unit to get the wheel centered and the brakes aligned. I am still a bit confused about how to fix the seat height because it seems like the chord that adjusts it should hook or afix somewhere - no mention of it in the documentation, though.
This stroller takes bumps very well and I have found that it does well both on city streets and rural paths. The quality of the product is high - no squeaks or complaints from this smooth cruising stroller. The tires are like bike tires, and there are shock absorbing spring units, so you can hit bumps without having to think about lifting the front or making adjustments to your stride in any way. This stroller takes cobblestone very smoothly, unlike many other strollers.
The Schwinn Free Runner LT is a much better ride than my baby's regular stroller, and he prefers it over his other one. I wish I had a compact version of this stroller for everyday use. Due to the size, it is a little bit awkward to maneuver around in stores, so we have to leave it at home when out shopping. The fixed front wheel is fine for exercising, no problem when out walking and running.
Reliable, convenient, stereo speakers(!) Feb 07, 2010
By Nutbrown Hare
This jogger is lightweight, fairly easy to dismantle and durable. Ours has seen many weekend runs and several 5k races. Still going strong. A tip for prospective buyers:
our stroller came with a headphone jack and built-in speakers. We plug the jack into an iPod, and our little one can enjoy (and sing along to) her favorite music on the run. This has turned out to be a remarkably useful feature of the stroller -- though we never noticed it in the product description before buying. I can't tell whether it's a standard feature on the current models.
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