BOB is your Uncle! BOB Revolution SE Stroller Review
I originally wrote a review of our BOB Revolution stroller in November of 2012, only having used it for 2 months. Now, BOB’s been around the block a few more times, so I thought I’d add some more observations before re-posting my original review.
The honeymoon phase with BOB isn’t over: we still love it! Adding to my original reasons for loving it are these new experiences:
Stair master: I continue to have no problem going up and down the stairs to our apartment by “bumping” the stroller backward down or up the staircase. When Cub is asleep, I bump him up the stairs and park him in our front entrance to continue napping.
Sliding doors: Montreal is the worst city for wheelchairs, and by extension, strollers. Automatic doors are a rarity. Luckily, I find I can manage to hold a door open with one hand and steer the stroller in with the other. BOB is super easy to maneuver!
Frequent flyer: I didn’t imagine I would take BOB on the plane since it’s a pretty big stroller, but after one trip back to Vancouver with just the umbrella stroller, I missed using BOB so much I decided we’d be flying with it from then on. (I spend a month visiting my parents, and we go on a lot of walks!) It has been absolutely zero trouble taking the BOB through the airport and up to the gate. I fly alone, and with Cub, in the Ergo I can fold up the BOB with no trouble before boarding the plane.
Skytrain: We rode the Skytrain in Vancouver without any issues. Of course, unlike the STM in Montreal, the Skytrain is fully equipped with elevators!
‘Snow problem: BOB has served us through two winters (well, winter 2 isn’t quite over yet, but I’m being optimistic) and it shows zero signs of wear and tear. I’ve had to pump up the tires once. This stroller is a total blast in the snow. Ice, slush, soft or packed snow… I can get through it with relative ease.
(Almost) no accessories required: We have the Warm Fuzzy seat cover, we don’t use it. Once it’s cold enough to require it, we use a full sleeping bag-style blanket anyway. The canopy is sufficient for the light rain and heavy snow that we get in Montreal, and with a waterproof blanket on his legs, he’s been fine in rainy Vancouver weather. I thought by now we’d have bought the snack tray that clips onto the front, but so far we haven’t found any need for it. The only accessory I really recommend is the handlebar console.
Cool running: I kidded myself into thinking I’d go for jogs with BOB. The only place I’ve run since Cub was born is after the bus. However, my brother has taken BOB and Cub running on two occasions, and had no issues!
Car talk: Since writing my first review in ’12, we bought a car: a Hyundai Elantra Touring. Since it’s a hatchback wagon, BOB is easy enough to get in and out of the trunk. I keep the umbrella stroller in the trunk for running errands, however, since BOB is not compact and light!
So, without further ado, here’s my original review from November 2012:
Yes indeed, the BOB Revolution SE is your Uncle- and not your drunken uncle who sabotages family gatherings. He’s your favorite uncle who buys you the best presents and sneaks you extra dessert when your parents aren’t looking.
I spent the first 6 months of my pregnancy researching strollers and narrowing down my choices. I quickly came to the conclusion that no matter which of the top choices I chose, I would always be sacrificing some feature but gaining another. What ultimately convinced me to buy a BOB was the fact that my neighbors, whose son I often babysat, had a BOB., and it fits their lifestyle, which was similar to ours.
I’m not going to repeat all the specs of the stroller; you can find those on the BOB site. What I’ll do is give you a rundown of why I am happy with Uncle BOB. Keep in mind, however, that since I’m not a professional stroller tester, I can only compare BOB to what I’ve seen in stores and what my friends “drive.” Here is the model we own. (Update, June 2016: Our model is no longer made, it was the 2012 BOB Revolution SE.)
Let’s start with the stroller’s drawbacks. I firmly believe that no stroller on the market is perfect… It’s about finding a stroller that meets your needs without having to compromise on the features that are most important for you.
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