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InStep Run Around LTD 2 Double Jogging Stroller | 
 enlarge | Brand: InStep
Category: Sports
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 80527
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 36
Dimensions (in): 0.4 x 0.3 x 0.4
MPN: 11-KS287
Model: 11-KS287
UPC: 038675028715
EAN: 0038675028715
ASIN: B000EI06KM
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| Features:
| • | Stroller provides a secure and comfortable ride | | • | Independent rear suspension | | • | Handbrake and tether for added control | | • | Five-point safety harnesses | | • | Smooth-rolling 16-inch rear wheels |
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Product Description
Busy parents can stay in shape and bring the little ones along. This indoor/outdoor jogger is at home on the sidewalk, in the park and even in the mall. Perfect for short runs or long walks. Get out and exercise without hesitation. Easy-to-push sport stroller has 16-inch wheels for uneven terrain, protective canopy shields children from the elements Reclining seat allows young or older children to be comfortable, 5-point safety harness secures your child during the ride Lightweight frame folds easily for storage and transportation Independent rear suspension provides a more comfortable ride Handbrake and tether provide safe stopping and security while jogging or walking, soft parent console is easy to access for storage of important items
Product Description
InStep 11-KS287 Run Around LTD 2 Double Stroller features smooth-rolling, 16-inch rear wheels and independent rear suspension for a secure and comfortable ride. Features also include a lightweight frame that folds easily for storage and transportation, five-point safety harnesses, a protective canopy, and handbrake for safe stopping. Assembled dimensions measure 42 by 31 by 41 inches and folded dimensions measures measure 35 by 31 by 16 inches. What's in the Box?
Stroller and owner's manual. Manufacturer's Warranty
One year limited warranty
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
 Great Value May 16, 2007
R. Scripps
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This stroller is great for the price. The straps are really flimsy, but they do the job. I love all the storage space. It is compact for a double and easy to manouver.
 Even at a discount price not worth the money April 11, 2007
Adling Clan (Germany)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
We have in the past owned an In Step single jogger. It wasn't perfect but it certainly met our needs. It always needed to be tipped back to change direction and it rusted a little because we left it outside. If we had stayed as an only child family it would have continued working but with the addition of another baby we decided to sell it. After being in transition for over a year and now that the weather is warming up we decided to get a double jogger for strolling. We purchased the In Step Run Around LTD 2 Jogging Stroller in hopes it would meet our new needs. The problems of the single stroller seemed compounded in the double stroller. My husband had no problem getting it together but complained about the cheap caliper style break... it doesn't stop the stroller and barely even slows it down. It took him the same amount of time to work on the break as it took him to assemble the whole jogger. After that we placed our three year old and our 18 month old in it for a test ride. When placing them in we encountered our next problem... the seats even at the highest point are super reclined. They wanted no part of laying back but instead were both utterly thrilled to sit far forward and mess with each other. As for the straps a six inch long safety label sewn to the webbing made it almost impossible to thread them through the front buckle. So off we set on our test drive. It was really hard to push and almost impossible to turn. After a while we figured out that letting the kids sit so far forward threw off the balance of the whole jogger. The only way to make it partially work was to let out both seats to the fully reclined position, criss-cross the shoulder straps and constantly yell "Stay down kids...if you sit up one more time I'm going to sit in it and make you push me!" Well we got home from our test run and my husband pulled out the cardboard box and with a resigned air began the job of taking it apart. I don't recommend this item. In all honesty our Radio Flyer Pathfinder Wagon does the job more effectively
instep double jogging stroller January 27, 2007
Amber Clark
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
the stroller is nice however, the bolts and screws that came with the stroller (it had to be put together) where all rusted. I didnt understand why they would be rusted if the stroller was supposed to be new.
Good jogger January 7, 2007
mjofam4 (Southern California)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
All in all it is a good stroller. My only complaint would be the seatbelts. They are a little weird especially for a toddler.
Nice stroller and a good value. January 1, 2007
Ivan Neulander (Los Angeles)
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
I've had this stroller for a couple of weeks, and so far I'm pleased with it. My older kid is 3 and the younger one is 3 months. Both seem to like it. I've had a single-seat Bob "sport utility" stroller for two years, and here are some comparisons that might be useful:
The InStep is much cheaper (I got it for $80; paid ~$200 for the single Bob). I think it's a better value for the money, though the Bob is clearly better built and probably more durable (more on that below).
The InStep is much heavier, even taking into account the single-vs-double frame. The Bob has an aluminum frame while the InStep uses steel. I'll need to be careful not to leave it out in the rain, as I have done with the Bob.
The InStep has an inferior construction to the Bob:
- fabric is thinner, appears less durable
- quick-release on the front wheel is of lower quality; consequently, it takes more work to adjust the wheel to keep the stroller going straight; the Bob's is more like what you'd find on a quality bicycle, with fewer centering issues. On the other hand, I prefer the InStep's quick-release mechanisms for the rear wheels to the Bob's.
- the handbrake doesn't work as well as on the Bob; perhaps due to the InStep's greater weight, perhaps not. The handle is plastic, though quite solid. It's easy to use from either hand, though it's oriented to the left one.
- the canopy doesn't curve downward as it does on the Bob. As a result, the kids tend to get some afternoon sun in their eyes even with the canopy in place. I've "fixed" this by safety-pinning some fabric down from the edge of the canopy.
The InStep's parking brakes are separate from the hand-brake and engage using cogs attached to the rear wheels, whereas the Bob's parking brake just locks the handbrake. This has the advantage of 1) being more secure and 2) not loosening the handbrake cable over time. The disadvantage is it takes slightly more effort to engage than the Bob's handbrake lock.
As noted in the other reviews, the InStep's seats are very reclined, even at their steepest settings; however, my kids don't seem to mind this at all. In fact, for sleeping, the InStep may be more comfortable.
The seats themselves are smaller than the Bob's, but that's to be expected on a duallie of this size. Speaking of size, the InStep is obviously much wider than the single-seat Bob. It won't fit through narrow (30'') doorways, but that's exactly what I expected based on the published dimensions, which are similar to other dual strollers'. It fits just fine in the trunk of my car (VW Golf) when I remove the wheels. One advantage of the increased width is a more stable stance on sloped terrain. On some of the steeper driveway aprons, I find the narrower Bob near its tipping point; not so with the InStep.
The ground clearance on the InStep is much lower than on the Bob. When I descend tall curbs, the bottom often scrapes a bit. But since the bottom is free to lift up (unless you're in the habit of carrying heavy stuff underneath), there's no real damage.
The InStep has shock absorbers (nice!), but they're much stiffer than the Bob's. Perhaps they'd be perfect for two heavier kids, but with my kids (combined weight = 40 lb), it seems a tad too stiff.
The little pouch attached to the handlebar is a nice addition on the InStep, missing from the Bob.
As noted by other reviewers, the straps on the InStep take more work to secure and remove. The Bob is clearly superior in this regard, though I don't see it as a huge factor given that I strap the kids in, run for an hour, then unstrap them.
The Bob has three 16'' wheels, whereas the InStep has a smaller front wheel. I was a bit concerned about this when I bought it, but after going running with it several times (on pavement), I see no problems with the smaller front wheel. If anything, it makes the stroller slightly easier to pack into my trunk. For off-roading, the smaller wheel and low ground clearance might be a problem, but that's not a concern for me right now.
Overall, the InStep was a terrific value and I would highly recommend it for the right price.
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