Customer Reviews

InStep Safari TT Single Jogging Stroller

5 star:		(18)
4 star:		(24)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

This stroller is fabulous, handles well - easy turn with wheel swivel, very little rolling resistance, stays on course, great adjustable handle. I love the pouch on the back, the canopy funtions well, etc. For the money you just can't beat this thing! The downsides - 1) could use a wrist strap - the rolling resistance in non-existent - if you forget to put on the brake and let go, bye-bye baby. 2) the storage basket could be slightly larger (this is a multi-use stroller, not a straight jogger, so I would like a bit heftier cargo capacity). 3) The baby harness could be a bit cushier, it is perfectly functional, just a bit bare and slightly tough to use.
Overall this is great, if you are looking for a stroller for walking around the neighborhood, jogging on paths, going to the store in, etc. I would highly recommend it!

I love this stroller and it has been getting me off my butt to take walks with my son. The swivel wheel is a dream...it veers to the left a bit when walking, but you have an option to lock the wheel when going for walks or runs....I just choose not to and I'm sure it can be aligned. I was amazed at how easy it was to push this stroller and the handle height is perfect for my 5'10" husband and myself (5'7"). My son is 2.5 yrs and he loves the stroller. He even fell a sleep in it when we went for an evening stroll. The adjustable recline of the seat is great although I wish it could sit a bit more upright (I took off half a star for that). The bottle holder is a bit shallow (as one reviewer has also mentioned) and my water bottle falls out at every major bump (there goes the other half star), but there is a little pouch in the back. The stroller is a bit bulky (as expected) and we have to take off the wheels to fit in the back of my car (lexus sedan) and my husbands car (navigator), but the wheels easily come off on and on. Just expect to put in a little effort when trasporting this stroller to malls, recreation and amusement parks. But the effort is worth it once your all set. The stroller manuevers well in malls. It's nice that the front wheel is situated under the foot rest so it doesn't need extra clearing room when pushing through aisles and stored in the mall. I researched the heck out of all the swivel wheel jogging/walking strollers (thanks to all fellow amazon shopper for their reviews) and I must say for the price you get superb quality. Why pay more when this stroller has everything you'll ever need. I am very satisfied!

I was happy to find a jog stroller with pivotable wheel this affordable, and I have not been disappointed. The stroller is light but sturdy, and handles great on dirt paths and city streets. I love walking with it. When we first got it, one of the tires kept getting flat. I called the 800 number and they sent me a replacement inner tube at no cost. This stroller goes everywhere and I was able to use it with our baby from about 3 weeks on--just had to put a rolled-up blanket around his head to support it. I also bought the rain shield for it, which is great for our Northwest winters.

This stroller is great for jogging with my baby. The front wheel swivels, making turning quite easy (the wheel also locks if you want that). There is a large storage basket, and the parent bar adjusts. This is a great feature for tall parents! The stroller actually fits into the trunk of my small car, wheels and all. The only con I see with the product is that the straps are loose for a small baby. As with most jogging strollers, you'll want to buy a better sunshade and probably a wind blocker if you live where it's cold.
This product makes running with baby easy and is one of the better baby products I own. That's amazing considering this is a lower-end, "cheap" jogging stroller.

We are very pleased with the performance of our safari stroller. Set up was very easy and took only a few minutes. We're not joggers, but we use our stroller to go over all kinds of terrain, including snow and ice, with ease. The large wheels make asphalt curbs especially easy to go over. We've only encountered a few minor problems. The foot brake sometimes drags unexpectedly, so you have to lift it up occasionally. The stroller is a little wide for narrow store or bus aisles. Also, folding the stroller takes some practice. We bought the rain cover for $20 which also works effectively as a wind shield for those cold, but drafty days. Our 10 month old often takes naps in the stroller, so I guess he must be pretty comfy. The price is fantastic for the value. Now if we could only find a nice ski pulk for the same price...

This stroller is a pretty good value if you're not looking to spend a lot of money. I happened to get a great deal here at Amazon ($99 plus free shipping!) so I can't complain too much. I don't use the stroller for jogging, but for taking long walks on some pretty bumpy terrain. It performs well due to the large rubber tires and my daughter seems very comfortable in the nicely padded seat. The snack tray is also a big plus for her. A couple of minor negatives... the parent cupholder is kind of shallow so my water bottle tips over whenever we hit bumps. Fortunately there is a little storage pouch on the back of the hood that you can use for water, keys, phone etc. Also the brake bar tends to drag against the wheels (very slightly) after going over a few bumps. That is something my husband can probably fix if I remind him. :) Overall I would recommend this stroller for anyone on a budget.

I bought this model three years ago, and after a week I wondered why I hadn't bought one when I had my first child. The swivel wheel makes it great for all around use, (the store or just taking a walk.) When the wheel is locked it does work like it should, but still has a slight wobble. If you are going to use it primarily for running, you may want to look at one designed only for running without the swivel capability. This has been a great investment, and at the current price it is even better.

This product was not as good as I was expecting from the other reviews. There are a couple of reasons why I am not exactly thrilled with this stroller. 1) It is not a one hand release to fold it up like it says. You also have to push a foot release to fold it up (which they don't tell you in the directions). 2) Another thing is that the sun shade does not move so when I am running toward the sun, my son is completely in the sun. To solve this problem my husband had to attach a new shade and drill holes in the stroller. 3) One more thing that bothers me about this stroller is that when I am running the foot brake slowly closes and slows the stroller down and makes an annoying sound. I have to constantly stop and pull it up so I can run. 4) One more thing, is that sometimes the stroller does not want to stay up when I try to unfold it. One side will lock into place, where the other side does not want to latch and I have to keep putting it down and pulling it up really hard for it to lock completely.

One thing I do like, is the swivel wheel. It makes it very nice to go from running to walking. I also like the adjustable handle, although when I had my other one without the adjustable handle, I was fine with that one too.

As you can see, I have not been to happy with this stroller, although there are a couple of positives. If I hadn't paid $40 for shipping, I would probably return this stroller and get a different one.

i'm more than happy with the stroller, and the thing is not only the price (thanks amazon for that!), the stroller has all the specifics you need - huge storage, adjustable height handle, straps long enough to accomodate the winter blanket in addition to bulky winter coats and baby.. the swiveling wheel is an incredible plus, i'm not a jogging person, so needed smth with comfortable straps to quickly release and put a baby in during the walking sessions, in "just joggers" the straps are very inconvenient to fasten (but safe), you are not supposed to put/take out/put/take out baby many times. my biggest concern about it was the size, will i be able to put the stroller in my audi a4?..easy busy, one wheel goes apart in a second and off you go...Recommended.

This is a great stroller! It had nice sized tires for a smooth ride. Pushes well over any terrain. Child has ample room inside & padded seat for comfort. Handle adjusts to varying heights for adult pushing...GREAT feature. Only downs to the stroller are sometimes doesn't fit into tight store aisles well and the storage basket could be a bit larger. Otherwise this is the BEST stroller we have purchased. Would definitely recommend to others.