Baby Trend Expedition Double Jogging Stroller

by Baby Trend

Product Features

• Front swivel wheel
• Quick release tires for storage and travel
• Pneumatic bicycle tires
• Ratcheting shade canopy
• Parent organizer with two cup holders

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 54 x 33 x 42 inches ; 30 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 39 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001NIZSGE
• UPC: 090014011079
• Item model number: DJ96045
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,990 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
  • #87 in Baby > Strollers > Joggers
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (75 customer reviews)

Product Description

Color: Skylar

From the Manufacturer

Skylar Expedition Double Jogging Stroller with front swivel wheel is made for two children. This has 5 point harnesses, multi position reclining seats and an over sized fender. The ratcheting canopy contains speakers for an MP3 player hook up and protects the children from the sun and wind. There are three quick release pneumatic wheels, a parent tray with two cup holders, and the stroller is quick and easy to fold.

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

120 of 121 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Stroller!, July 21, 2009

By 

X_HOBBES (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baby Trend Expedition Double Jogging Stroller, Skylar (Baby Product)

We bought this to use for power walks around the neighborhood and to take it onto hard-packed hiking trails. It has far exceeded my expectations. We may use it to replace the regular double stroller we keep in the back of the minivan.

Also, I don't have the problem with the wobbly front wheel some have complained about (read the tip below).

PRO's:
- Extremely smooth operation
- Kids LOVE to ride in it -- especially when I run over bumps!
- Seats seem very comfortable
- Seats are adjustable from a slight recline to full recline by adjusting a pull strap (very easy to adjust), so kids can take a nap if needed
- Each seat has a mesh side pocket for snacks, etc.
- Seat belt harness is easy to clip on and very adjustable
- Seat bottoms are tilted back a bit so the child sits comfortably cradled in the seat (unlike many other strollers and bike trailers)
- Stroller folds over quickly and easily for storage/transportation
- All wheels can be easily removed with quick release
- Canopy is fully adjustable to block the sun, even if it's head-on
- Canopy has an openable cover to reveal a peek-through sunroof so parents can see the kids while pushing
- Assembly took 5 minutes -- easiest assembly I've ever had for an item this size
- Front wheel has a metal swivel lock pin (not just a plastic clip)
- Plenty of storage under seats and behind seatbacks
- Comfortable handle and a safety wrist strap
- Two parent cup holders and a storage compartment
- Plenty of toe clearance to the rear axle (you won't kick it while power walking)

CON's:
- Underseat storage has a center divider, so it's two long skinny compartments -- not good for a larger diaper bag
- Even when fully upright, the seats are reclined a tiny bit more than I would like -- not bad, but should have been able to go a bit more upright
- Safety wrist strap seems a bit short (still need to test it out)
- Doesn't have a DVD player... It's a joke! =-)

TIP:
For those that experience the wobbly front wheel, try this -- There's a nut under the plastic footrest that fastens the front fork onto the frame. Tighten that bolt down a little bit so the front fork has a little resistance in turning -- not too much so it prevents you from turning easily, but just enough so that it doesn't freely swivel.

While checking out the stroller at the store, I noticed the front wheel was wobbly, as some other reviewers commented. I bought the stroller anyway because it was still the best one I found. When I pulled the new stroller out of the box, I noticed that the front fork was a bit tighter than the one at the store, but it had no front wheel wobble. From a mechanical perspective, it makes sense that a little resistance in the swivel will prevent wobble.

Enjoy!

49 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars GREAT stroller for the price!, May 12, 2009

By 

Lucky Lady (Pasadena, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baby Trend Expedition Double Jogging Stroller, Skylar (Baby Product)

I bought this stroller about six months ago when my two toddlers (now 2 and 3.5) outgrew the lightweight Peg Perego double we had been using. It was easily less than half the price of other high-end double jogging strollers.

My favorite thing about it is that it's SO easy to push, even with one hand and 70 pounds of kids inside. The large wheels run very smoothly. I've pushed both kids around for 10 hours at a time at Disneyland without any issues on my end.

It is a MUST to have the lock/unlock front wheel feature--there are times when you need to use one or the other. In general, I think the faster you push or the more unbalanced the two kids are in weight, the more you will need to lock the front wheel. Fantastic storage on three levels (upper, middle, lower) and I appreciate the two cup holders. The fact that the canopy can swivel all the way from top to bottom (unlike our Peg Perego's) is also a huge plus.

There are two reasons I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5:
1. I do not like having a stroller or carseat that has a covering which cannot be removed and washed in the washing machine. With two kids in this stroller every time it's used, it gets messy to the point where wiping it with a sponge is completely useless.
2. The wheel-to-wheel width seems to be just about 1/2 to 1 inch wider than a standard retail door frame. I've had to bypass certain stores simply because I couldn't get the stroller inside the door! If it was slightly less wide (like the width of a wheelchair?), it would be perfect.

All in all, this is our fourth stroller purchase (single or double) and it's right up there with our expensive Bugaboo Frog in terms of ease of use. We love it.

52 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very happy, May 11, 2009

By 

DJR - See all my reviews

This review is from: Baby Trend Expedition Double Jogging Stroller, Skylar (Baby Product)

I am very happy with our Baby Trend double jogging stroller. I haven't had anything break and it's a pleasure to push, easy to assemble and use. I had previously bought and returned the InStep Suburban Safari Double Stroller and I was not happy with it. I use the stroller everyday for long, fast walks. I have a long stride and I like that I don't kick the back axle of the Baby Trend (that's the main reason I returned the InStep). I also like that the back axle is metal not plastic (the InStep one was plastic) and that the back wheels are large. The front wheel can lock straight or can swivel. On my single stroller I always kept it straight for fast walking, but on this one I've been able to leave it on swivel and it still pushes very smoothly. The sun shade has a flap so you can see your children. It also is ratcheted and not sewn on to the seat so it can be moved to wherever the sun is which works great. The straps don't have pads, so if your child is small enough to need them you would have to add them. The stroller will fit out my front door but not doors inside my house, so I'm not sure how it would do if your main use is shopping. It does fold down easily and fits in the back of my mini van. The wheels can also be removed easily to make it flatter. Hope this helps!

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