If you are looking at this stroller, you are probably comparing it to Bob Ironman. The new 2011 Bob Ironman is coming out soon, so the 2010 model is selling for the same price as the FIT.
You must wonder why the Baby Jogger FIT is not on sale. Well, there will not be a 2011 model for the FIT and the stroller in black/kiwi was discontinued.
UPDATE - There will not be a 2012 model either.
As you know, Baby Jogger and Bob are very similar. The dimensions and weight are almost identical, and they fold down to almost the same size. However, there are 3 major reasons why we chose Bob Jogger over Bob:
-one-handed fold
-seat height (24.5' vs 21" for Bob) and width (25.25' vs 23' for Bob) - I have uploaded 2 pictures of my 8 month old son in the Baby Jogger and Bob. You will see what I mean.
-washable seat cover (you can machine wash your stroller's seat)
Most parents, including myself, purchase a stroller when they are expecting a baby or when the baby is born. They tend to read reviews online and go to baby stores to try out the strollers. However, you will need the stroller for more than few months, even longer if you have a jogging stroller. Many reviewers complain about the seat height of the Bob being too short. Some 2 year old babies cannot fit in them anymore!
PROS: (besides the 3 I listed above)
-Canopy: It is really sturdy, multi-Position sun canopy, which provides extensive coverage so you will not have to purchase an additional canopy. It has a peek-a-boo window on top, which can be secured with velcro.
-Ventilation panel: perfect for the summer to cool down the baby and it can also be covered for colder & rainy days.
-Accessories: many accessories are available for this stroller including a car seat adapter for infants.
-Customizable stroller: we purchased the
Baby Jogger Adjustable Belly Bar which fits perfectly on the FIT and allows to hang some toys for our son.
-Removable large storage basket underneath and large storage net attached to the back seat.
-Steering: although this stroller has a fixed front wheel, we have no problem steering just by pulling on the handle for gentle turns and curves.
-Fixed front wheel: a must have for runners. (We saw the other day a woman running with a swivel front wheel which can be fixed. She was not able to go straight and had to adjust the stroller several times. If you are a serious runner, you should consider a running stroller with a fixed front wheel like this one.)
CONS:
-No parent tray/cup holder (We use
Buggy Buddy - holds 2 large bottles and has a compartment to store your keys, iPod and much more).
-Unadjustable handlebar (still at the right height for me (5'4) and my husband (6'0)) - The center of the handle bar is at 41' from the ground.
-Does no lock into standing position, but you can easily remove the wheels and put it in Baby Jogger stroller bag.
-This stroller, unlike the 2011 City Mini, does not have a "seat support", so we purchased it directly from Baby Jogger for $8 + shipping for additional back support. It is also available on Amazon -
Baby Jogger PE Board for use with Single City Mini Strollers - compatible with Baby Jogger FIT.