Running w/ the front wheel locked. = no bueno

[Stingyshark]

I have the BOB revolution; I attempted to run w/ the front wheel locked today.. yeah, no. that is not happening. It's impossible to steer, we have to go around corners, and be able to get out of the road so I have to be able to steer the dang thing. I ran w/ it unlocked, and it was fine, but it pulls to the left so I have to keep pressure on the handle the entire time. I think DH can adjust it, right? 

[runblondie26]

Hmm, it still pulls with the wheel unlocked? Not sure why that would happen.

[gummybear]

My wheel pulls when locked, and I can adjust the little knob on the front to fix it (though I have never gotten it straight enough for my liking). I run with the wheel unlocked all the time, never had a problem. I am pretty slow and since I mostly do loops in my neighborhood, I am turning a lot.

[jamalynn]

I use the knob in front of the wheel to try and straighten it out like gummybear said. It's not completely straight but can get it pretty good.

[Stingyshark]

Ohh, i'll have to try the knob thing to adjust it. Thanks!

[nabum]

I run with it on hilly, bumpy trails, so keeping the front wheel unlocked is a must for me.

[texassmith]

May 5, 2014 12:21:05 GMT -5 nabum said:

I run with it on hilly, bumpy trails, so keeping the front wheel unlocked is a must for me.

I don't think you understand why the wheel locks. Please, please lock it for the safety of your child.

[arch01]

It takes some (learned) skill to steer. It's a bit of an arm workout to steer around all of our corners in our neighborhood, but it's a much smoother ride with the wheel locked. DS loves the "wheelies" we do when we turn corners. Also-for the curves in the road, I've found it's easiest to push on one side to go into the curve, giving one arm a break, then do the other side on the opposite curve, if that makes sense.

[nabum]

May 5, 2014 13:00:22 GMT -5 texassmith said:

May 5, 2014 12:21:05 GMT -5 nabum said:

I run with it on hilly, bumpy trails, so keeping the front wheel unlocked is a must for me.

I don't think you understand why the wheel locks. Please, please lock it for the safety of your child.

I actually do understand, and in my case, running with it unlocked is safer and has kept me from several incidents. Thanks for your concern. 

[cinco]

May 5, 2014 13:34:29 GMT -5 arch01 said:

It takes some (learned) skill to steer. It's a bit of an arm workout to steer around all of our corners in our neighborhood, but it's a much smoother ride with the wheel locked. DS loves the "wheelies" we do when we turn corners. Also-for the curves in the road, I've found it's easiest to push on one side to go into the curve, giving one arm a break, then do the other side on the opposite curve, if that makes sense.

I think this is helpful advice. I find it much sturdier to run with the wheel locked, especially on hills and unpaved trails. I had a fixed wheel only for a number of years though, so maybe I just got used to it early on. I forgot to lock the wheel on the Revolution once and the darned thing tipped going down the first steep hill. It wasn't too hard to correct (upper body strength for the win), but it freaked me out. 

[Stingyshark]

Hills are non existent here. I run at 0ft above sea level (lol) and I run on paved road. I will try it again with the wheel locked, but that sucked.


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[taratru]

Reading this thread makes me happy I never bought a running stroller.

[clseale]

May 5, 2014 20:03:16 GMT -5 taratru said:

Reading this thread makes me happy I never bought a running stroller.

Ha! I'm just going to use these threads to convince DH that I need the super expensive jogging stroller w/disc brakes. I don't know if it's actually any better (it better ride better for twice the price), but damn it, it looks sooooo cool/sexy!

[cinco]

May 5, 2014 20:14:59 GMT -5 clseale said:

May 5, 2014 20:03:16 GMT -5 taratru said:

Reading this thread makes me happy I never bought a running stroller.

Ha! I'm just going to use these threads to convince DH that I need the super expensive jogging stroller w/disc brakes. I don't know if it's actually any better (it better ride better for twice the price), but damn it, it looks sooooo cool/sexy!

LOL at anything looking cool or sexy with a baby on board My BOB looks hot with its muddy wheels and duct taped on parent console. The good news is you can always find a stray goldfish in the seat if you get hungry mid run. 

[texassmith]

May 5, 2014 20:24:38 GMT -5 cinco said:

May 5, 2014 20:14:59 GMT -5 clseale said:

Ha! I'm just going to use these threads to convince DH that I need the super expensive jogging stroller w/disc brakes. I don't know if it's actually any better (it better ride better for twice the price), but damn it, it looks sooooo cool/sexy!

LOL at anything looking cool or sexy with a baby on board My BOB looks hot with its muddy wheels and duct taped on parent console. The good news is you can always find a stray goldfish in the seat if you get hungry mid run. 

Free fuel!!

[kams]

May 5, 2014 20:24:38 GMT -5 cinco said:

May 5, 2014 20:14:59 GMT -5 clseale said:

Ha! I'm just going to use these threads to convince DH that I need the super expensive jogging stroller w/disc brakes. I don't know if it's actually any better (it better ride better for twice the price), but damn it, it looks sooooo cool/sexy!

LOL at anything looking cool or sexy with a baby on board My BOB looks hot with its muddy wheels and duct taped on parent console. The good news is you can always find a stray goldfish in the seat if you get hungry mid run. 

Bingo!

dont worry clseale - you'll find a way to keep it sexy! The only time I get cat-called is when I'm pushing the bob! Isn't that flattering?! 

[clseale]

May 5, 2014 20:24:38 GMT -5 cinco said:

May 5, 2014 20:14:59 GMT -5 clseale said:

Ha! I'm just going to use these threads to convince DH that I need the super expensive jogging stroller w/disc brakes. I don't know if it's actually any better (it better ride better for twice the price), but damn it, it looks sooooo cool/sexy!

LOL at anything looking cool or sexy with a baby on board My BOB looks hot with its muddy wheels and duct taped on parent console. The good news is you can always find a stray goldfish in the seat if you get hungry mid run. 

I know, I'm ridiculous. LOL It's so pretty though! Look, some people get wrapped up in designer diaper bags, or some other random crap. I want the cool stroller, damn it! There are some serious mom racers around here. Since my hatred for 5ks runs deep, I already told DH he can have them once we have kids, and I'll happily take the stroller division. For that sacrifice, I should get the intimidating stroller.

In reality, the wastefulness of it would be too much for me to stomach, but the biker in DH totally H&F-geeks out on it too.
 
ETA: To be clear, I have no delusions that it will make me or my baby (LOL) look sexy. It's just a pretty little machine.

[kams]

May 5, 2014 20:41:49 GMT -5 clseale said:

May 5, 2014 20:24:38 GMT -5 cinco said:

LOL at anything looking cool or sexy with a baby on board My BOB looks hot with its muddy wheels and duct taped on parent console. The good news is you can always find a stray goldfish in the seat if you get hungry mid run. 

I know, I'm ridiculous. LOL It's so pretty though! Look, some people get wrapped up in designer diaper bags, or some other random crap. I want the cool stroller, damn it! There are some serious mom racers around here. Since my hatred for 5ks runs deep, I already told DH he can have them once we have kids, and I'll happily take the stroller division. For that sacrifice, I should get the intimidating stroller.

In reality, the wastefulness of it would be too much for me to stomach, but the biker in DH totally H&F-geeks out on it too.
 
ETA: To be clear, I have no delusions that it will make me or my baby (LOL) look sexy. It's just a pretty little machine.

yes! When I only saw the pic and didn't read what you wrote, I was thinking that this seems very geeky aero to me! Lol


but cool, sexy geeky aero of course.

[clseale]

LOL Thank you for humoring me, kams. xo

[darnkatz]

May 5, 2014 20:24:38 GMT -5 cinco said:

May 5, 2014 20:14:59 GMT -5 clseale said:

Ha! I'm just going to use these threads to convince DH that I need the super expensive jogging stroller w/disc brakes. I don't know if it's actually any better (it better ride better for twice the price), but damn it, it looks sooooo cool/sexy!

LOL at anything looking cool or sexy with a baby on board My BOB looks hot with its muddy wheels and duct taped on parent console. The good news is you can always find a stray goldfish in the seat if you get hungry mid run. 

Hey now. I think my Chariot Cougar is pretty sexay.  
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Actually, I use a double now, and it's probably not so sexy anymore. LOL. It IS red, though it's huge. I tried to walk into Starbucks this morning and couldn't fit through the door. Whoops. Fixed wheel only, too. But you can get a hand brake for it! And it can be a bike trailer (and used for hiking, strolling and skiing, too!). Basically, it's awesome. 

[breezy8407]

May 5, 2014 20:35:48 GMT -5 kams said:

May 5, 2014 20:24:38 GMT -5 cinco said:

LOL at anything looking cool or sexy with a baby on board My BOB looks hot with its muddy wheels and duct taped on parent console. The good news is you can always find a stray goldfish in the seat if you get hungry mid run. 

Bingo!

dont worry clseale - you'll find a way to keep it sexy! The only time I get cat-called is when I'm pushing the bob! Isn't that flattering?! 

me too! or at least the only time I get unsolicited comments

[breezy8407]

May 5, 2014 15:43:26 GMT -5 cinco said:

May 5, 2014 13:34:29 GMT -5 arch01 said:

It takes some (learned) skill to steer. It's a bit of an arm workout to steer around all of our corners in our neighborhood, but it's a much smoother ride with the wheel locked. DS loves the "wheelies" we do when we turn corners. Also-for the curves in the road, I've found it's easiest to push on one side to go into the curve, giving one arm a break, then do the other side on the opposite curve, if that makes sense.

I think this is helpful advice. I find it much sturdier to run with the wheel locked, especially on hills and unpaved trails. I had a fixed wheel only for a number of years though, so maybe I just got used to it early on. I forgot to lock the wheel on the Revolution once and the darned thing tipped going down the first steep hill. It wasn't too hard to correct (upper body strength for the win), but it freaked me out. 

We have a BOB with a fixed wheel - no option to unlock. I have never had a problem. Just takes some practice to learn how to push down on the back handle bar a little and pivot to turn. I feel it in my arms and core. 

[hannahb]

May 6, 2014 8:25:45 GMT -5 breezy8407 said:

May 5, 2014 15:43:26 GMT -5 cinco said:

I think this is helpful advice. I find it much sturdier to run with the wheel locked, especially on hills and unpaved trails. I had a fixed wheel only for a number of years though, so maybe I just got used to it early on. I forgot to lock the wheel on the Revolution once and the darned thing tipped going down the first steep hill. It wasn't too hard to correct (upper body strength for the win), but it freaked me out. 

We have a BOB with a fixed wheel - no option to unlock. I have never had a problem. Just takes some practice to learn how to push down on the back handle bar a little and pivot to turn. I feel it in my arms and core. 

Yes. You have to engage your core. After my first bob run my abs were so sore. It took me a minute to realize why

[Stingyshark]

Did I miss something about clseale Or are you just planning ahead ?

[kams]

Stingy, I didn't really answer your question, I just blabbed about other things. Sorry.

I think once you "true" your front wheel, you won't have an issue. If it was about preference, I would probably not lock it. But, since it's a safety issue, it's not a big deal for me to fix it to make it as safe as possible.

[clseale]

May 6, 2014 9:09:47 GMT -5 Stingyshark said:

Did I miss something about clseale Or are you just planning ahead ?

No, not yet! I have a firm commitment to DH, though. After Boston (4/2015), it's baby time. I've run out of reasons to delay, so I'm trying to embrace it & build my excitement. Right now, I just get all sweaty when I think about it. lol 

[osulori]

Dude, I feel ya. Running with the front wheel locked is taking some serious getting used to. I should probably make more of an effort to run with AJ (lately we've just been going on walks, and I leave the front wheel unlocked for that) so I get more used to it but damnit running is my ME ME ALLLLLL MEEEEEEEE time

[hannahb]

May 6, 2014 9:20:36 GMT -5 clseale said:

May 6, 2014 9:09:47 GMT -5 Stingyshark said:

Did I miss something about clseale Or are you just planning ahead ?

No, not yet! I have a firm commitment to DH, though. After Boston (4/2015), it's baby time. I've run out of reasons to delay, so I'm trying to embrace it & build my excitement. Right now, I just get all sweaty when I think about it. lol 

Researching strollers is the first thing I did too. Read baby books? Nope. What to expect when your expecting? Nope. Spend time with actual babies? Nope.

[katinthehat]

This makes me glad my Ironman doesn't have the option (although my P&T did). I guess it sucks but I don't really know any better.