Schwinn Safari TT Swivel Jogging Stroller (Blue/Black)

Schwinn Safari TT Swivel Jogging Stroller (Blue/Black)

Ranking: 9.3 out of 10

Manufacturer: Schwinn
Model Number: 13-SC625
Product Code: 038675062597
Price: $219.99 -- get the latest pricing from Amazon

Features:

  • Fully loaded walking/light jogging stroller for parents with a young child
  • Lightweight aluminum frame with swiveling front wheel for flexible steering
  • Well-padded seat with adjustable recline setting and 5-point safety harness
  • Protective sun canopy with tinted visor; parent tray for stowing water and valuables
  • Maximum weight capacity of 50 pounds; weighs 21 pounds; 1-year warranty

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Description:

This luxurious swivel-wheeled stroller is the industry benchmark. With two modes - stroller jogger - this go-anywhere, do anything stroller has loads of storage and features.Features: 12 locking swivel front wheels allows for easy maneuvering in tight spaces Large 16 rear wheels smoothly handle any terrain Sturdy steel frame folds quickly for easy storage and transport Plush, comfortable cabin has removable seat pad Adjustable seat and leg recline Convenient child parent trays Spacious under seat storage basket provides lots of room gear Rear parent storage pouch for personal items 5-point harness offers a safe and secure ride Adjustable height handle accommodates any size user Durable steel frame is easy to fold and transport and features a one hand fold Fabric in rear for sun protection canopy viewing windowSpecifications: Max Weight Limit: 50lbs Folded Dimensions: 36.5 x 25 x 16 Assembled Dimensions: 38 x 25 x 40.5 Assembled Weight: 28 lbs Frame: SteelColor: Blue / Black / Grey Gift Wrap not available.Shipping Note: This item ships via UPS Ground within contiguous United States only. Cannot be shipped to AK/HI, PO boxes, US territories, or APO/FPO addresses.br

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Good, not great!!

Rating: 4 out of 5
Weight: 5.1 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I really like this stroller. It is almost like a jogger at a stroller price. The handles are adjustable so persons of different heights can use it. The back rest is adjustable too, from a low incline to upright for a bigger child. The swivel wheel at the front which can also be a fixed wheel with just the flick of a small switch. It is easy to set up, easy to handle and folds quickly with one hand. Does not take up a lot of space when folded. The large wheels allow me to go over all kinds of terrain and my son who is just 2 months seems very comfortable.
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br /It is not great because I find that the canopy does not come down far enough, sometimes only shielding half his face. Maybe it is because he is still little, I don't know.
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br /It is too cumbersome to get him in and out. I can just lift him over the infant console for now, but when he is bigger I will have to pull off the front console every time
br /I put him in and out and I find it difficult to put back on.
br /The parent console is an excellent idea but the bottle holder is not deep enough to hold my 1/2 liter bottled water. The bottle keeps toppling over.
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br /The storage basket could be bigger, and I find it interesting that the company sells a bigger basket separately as an additional accessory. The company also sells mosquito netting, rain shield and thicker padding as additional accessories.
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br /I do not usually buy a product without customer reviews. I took a chance and am still happy with it. It is a fairly good product 4 stars, but if they could just remedy these issues, it would be excellent.

WE LOVE THIS STROLLER!

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.8 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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We have had this stroller for a little over a month now and LOVE IT! Our daughter is 8 months old and she loves it also. There is plenty of storage space also, which is so handy. The ride is so smooth and quiet. We were using your standard Evenflo stroller before and when we went for our first walk with this one, we were shocked at how quiet it was. I would definitely recommend this stroller.

How did we live so long without this stroller

Rating: 4 out of 5
Weight: 3.6 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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My three year old son has been suffering in the first stroller we ever bought him: he couldn't sit up straight with the hood open any longer. My husband and I are training to walk a marathon in January, and it broke our heart that our son looked so uncomfortable. I researched with Consumer Reports and found that most all terrain/jogger strollers that rated high were very expensive. This was the hightest rated all terrain stroller at this price point with the exception of one other that was sold through Walmart. The Walmart stroller didn't have as much storage space. My husband had the stroller set up for use within five minutes. We absolutely love this stroller. Our walking speed has increased, my son is comfortable, and no one wants to pass the stroller off to the other because it's so effortless to push. Another plus, we no longer feel the need to rent a stroller when we travel to theme parks, which we do often. Here are the problems with the stroller and the reason I didn't give it five stars. Folding could be better. It's akward to fold, and the child's tray should be removed when you fold to avoid putting pressure on it when you put it in the trunk of your car. The child's tray is not too easy to remove and I've already pinched my hand once. If you've been walking in wet or muddy areas, when you fold the stroller, the dirty wheels end up against you while you're loading it in the car. You can't avoid using your body as a stabilizer when folding, and I find it icky to press my son's stroller against my sweat-soaked body. When we took the stroller out of the box, the foam handle cover was split in two places due to not enough wrapping in the box. They don't replace the foam, they send you a "repair kit" which is actually just handlebar tape. I'm not happy that for the money you start off with a defect like this. And finally, I drive a Buick with a huge trunk, and I have difficulty getting the stroller in there when it's empty. I don't know how someone with a smaller car would pull this off. Having said all that, I still think it was one of the best investments we've made.

This stroller ROCKS!

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.4 out of 10
Created: May 4, 2008
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I can't stand when people rip a product apart during reviews like they're getting paid by a competitor or something. Take this product for what it is - A STROLLER! They cannot please every single person's requirements for what a "perfect" stroller is. That being said, let me say this stroller really is exceptional. It is REALLY well made and durable. My son (9 months) is just as comfy as my three year old daughter, so it works out for the big kids as well as the little ones. It turns on a dime, it keeps jolting over terrain to an absolute minimum, and the storage basket is large enough. I have FOUR kids and it holds what I need. If I can keep my load to a minimum on outings, you can, too! For what I wanted this (walking/shopping), it's awesome and serves my needs well. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a fine stroller. Buy this one with confidence. Thanks for the GREAT price, Amazon! (I paid under $100 for mine with free shipping!)

Great Stroller

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.2 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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I purchased this one year ago on Amazon for $80. What a deal! This stroller is great, easy to fold, easy to get the child in and out, easy to lock or unlock the front wheel. My daughter will be in this stroller for years! Great quality.

Muy bueno

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.2 out of 10
Created: May 21, 2008
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Uso este cochecito para patinar con mi hija de 8 meses, es super comodo para ella y anda muy bien...Las ruedas son grandes y hacen q sea mas facil el rodado. Altamente recomendable si queres hacer deportes con tu hijo. La rueda de adelante se puede fijar

great stroller

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.0 out of 10
Created: Aug 9, 2008
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I was a little reluctant to buy this stroller because of the reviews, the not removable child tray, the too swallow cup holders, it turns out none of them were true. The child tray can be removed, and even if you decide to keep it, the space is big enough that your child will not be cramped. It is very spacious, my daughter is almost 4 now and can get in and out easily. The cup holders are not very wide , but they they are deep enough that your bottle won`t fall, and bcs they are a little tight, ur water bottle is kinda stuck in there, I went for a run and it worked perfect, my bottle did not fell. One of the reviews was talking about the size of it and that is not very compact, well, I drive a Hyundai Sonata and it fit only in half of the trunk easily, and still have plenty of space. The wheels are so easy to remove, I am not a very strong person, but this worked perfect. The handle, from where you push is adjustable, so if you are 5 feet tall like I am you can easily have it for your size. The bag underneath the stroller isn`t too deep, but for what I paid I am very happy. A lot of people do not give fair reviews to products, be happy with the price you paid, if you want something close to perfection maybe you should spend more than 100$ on a stroller.

A Comparison with the Jeep Front Swivel Stroller

Rating: 4 out of 5
Weight: 1.6 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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About a year ago, we looked at front swivel wheel jogging strollers. We wanted one with a supportive seat that would allow our son to sit more upright than most jogging strollers allowed. We also wanted one with a child tray. We opted to get the Instep Safari TT Single Stroller (which I think is the same as the Schwinn Safari TT Swivel Stroller) over one of the Jeep® Liberty® Limited Urban Terrain Strollers. We were able to buy the Instep much cheaper than the Jeep. Also, the Jeep we saw had speakers for a cd player which we had no interest in using. We have just recently purchased a used 2003 Jeep stroller. For our current off-road, non-jogging purposes, this is working out better.
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br /I would like to offer our comparison of the Instep/Schwinn Safari and the Jeep. There seems to be a few choices in Jeep models. Ours is used and I don't know which we have. Therefore, these are just basic guidelines.
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br /We've taken both strollers around a neighborhood with sporadic sidewalks and no curb cutouts and both have handled the mixed/rough terrain well. We've also walked on the university campus where there are small (2') hills and both strollers go up and down them fine.
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br /My main complaints with the Instep, and what I like about the Jeep, are little things. The cupholders are so shallow that bottles of water fall over. The child tray is not removable. When our son falls asleep we have to lift him out over the tray. The sunshade is beyond stupid. We live in Arizona and the Instep shade provides no protection from the sun. It actually curves upwards. We bought a Kiddopotamus sunshade. Although it provides ample sun protection, our son must essentially look out a tube. I don't know if the Jeep sunshade will be better, we haven't used it for daytime walks yet. However, it seems bigger and does not curve up and let the sun in. I will address the bad Instep brakes later.
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br /The Instep is bigger and the seat for the child is roomier. However, there is more head clearance space under the Jeep Canopy. I wonder if the foot rest on the Jeep will be outgrown faster than the footrest on the Instep.
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br /The seat on the Jeep seems better padded. The one we bought was FILTHY when we got it and it cleaned up easily. I had been certain it would be covered in stains, but it looks brand new. The Instep has a thin seat cover that can be removed for washing. However, it is velcroed in place. When our son sits down, we have to hold the pad in place or it slips and wads up underneath him.
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br /There are reflectors attached all over the Jeep. The Instep has no reflectors that I've ever noticed.
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br /The handle on the Instep is adjustable, so you can make it taller. You can also position it facing backwards and be further back from the stroller. This is probably advantageous for joggers. The Jeep is okay height for me 5'7" and I think my 6' husband is okay, but much taller and the Jeep handle might be too short.
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br /The back wheels on our Instep are bigger than the rear wheels on the Jeep. That might make a difference for someone who jogs. I haven't jogged with either stroller.
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br /Our Instep has a locking front wheel as does our Jeep. I don't know if all models of each brand lock or not.
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br /The brake system on the Jeep is better. Although they both have foot brakes that interact with the rear wheels, the Instep partially falls into place when you go over bumps. You then get a bump-bump-bump rhythm in the stroller. My husband actually stretched a bungie cord between the handle bar and the foot bar to prevent this. I haven't noticed the Jeep brake falling into place.
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br /I like the cargo basket better on the Jeep because it is bigger and much more accessible. Another advantage of the Jeep is for our son. He loves to push the stroller like he does shopping carts. He grabs the horizontal bar at the back of the stroller and pushes. On the Instep, this is the brake so he sets the brake. On the Jeep, he grabs and pushes with the cargo basket so he does not set the brake. The cargo basket on the Instep is very inconvenient. It's small and it is hard to get stuff in and out. I suspect for someone jogging, they would collide with the Jeep basket but not with the Instep basket.
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br /We've never used the Instep as a jogger, but rather as an off-road stroller. Now that I have used both, I think the Jeep is better for off-road general stroller, but the Instep is probably better for jogging. I still like the cup holders, sunshade, brakes, and removable tray of the Jeep MUCH better and think the Instep would be a superior stroller if it had those. Although I like the jeep cargo basket for my purpose, I think the Instep cargo basket that doesn't stick back, the handle that folds backwards, and the large rear wheels could possibly make a difference for a jogger.
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br /As of this writing, amazon does not offer the front swivel Jeep. However, it can be ordered from other sites. Some models are as cheap as $100 at some retailers.