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 Well Designed with Nice Surprises Feb 10, 2010
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
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.
Great stroller Dec 01, 2009
I love this stroller, did a lot of shopping around before I bought it and am not disappointed. I've had it over a year and a half and have not had any problems. It is big, but I have taken it on a boat, bus, train, just did a little more maneuvering.
One minus - the basket is too low and it drags to the ground, but I tied it up to lift it, so it's fine,but I forsee needing a new one sometime soon.
Also - I wouldn't recommend it for babies under 9 months, it says it's fine for over 6 months, but the baby didn't look comfortable in it at all at that age.
It goes over everything, very smooth ride, came super quick w/ all included. I would definitely recommend this stroller. The fact that the front wheel doesn't turn is not a big deal. I love the rain sheet (you have to buy it separately for most other strollers). Unfortunately it is not a winter stroller as the back is open, there is only a net and you can't do a lot to winterize it besides putting a plastic cover from a regular stroller on it, which also works for not so cold weather.
 Nice but didn't get any instructions Aug 10, 2009
The stroller is great, but we didn't receive any instructions with it and we could tell it was an already opened and re-taped box. Had to go online to find the instructions which took a while and still not sure how to use a few of the extras it has. Overall the stroller works great, my husband and I like it and our baby does as well, the fact that it was an already opened item and then didn't even come with the instructions was very upsetting. I have sent an email into Amazon and have not heard back from them yet, it has been almost 3 weeks.
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 Running is my sanity Jun 03, 2009
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.
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