Sleek, ergonomic and sturdy, the F.I.T. is a compact Single Jogging Stroller that combine all the features active parents have come to expect in a Baby Jogger stroller. Having read product reviews about the stroller, my first impression of the F.I.T in a shop was the curvaceous and narrow profile design that stood out from the rest of the jogging strollers.
A closer examination of the Baby Jogger F.I.T stroller reveals though that it is not just all looks, serious joggers and runners will like how the fixed front wheel and 16 inch molded polymer pneumatic tires make the stroller easy to push along straight tracks and rough terrains. The handlebar is wide and ergonomic so it can be firmly gripped without straining your arms. And if you are just out for a stroll with your baby in the Mall, you will have no problem going through narrow doors with the jogging stroller.
Baby comfort has also been carefully designed into the stroller with a seat that is generously padded and can be reclined in many positions to give better viewing angles, or nearly flat so babies can easily doze off when they are tired. The seat top is vented to allow good air circulation and there is retractable weather canopy to protect your baby from the elements.
I was pleased to observe that Baby Jogger has preserved my favorite feature in the F.I.T, which is the ability to fold and unfold the stroller in one single step and with one hand. This is a feature that made the Summit XC very popular and is also used in the later version, the Summit X3. Priced at under $300, Baby Jogger F.I.T is a stroller to seriously consider.
You can read the rest of my Baby Jogger F.I.T. Single Jogging Stroller review below:
>>>UPDATE
Baby Jogger F.I.T Jogging Stroller is now discontinued by the manufacturer. You may still be able to buy it from some sellers. It has been an amazing running stroller that remained at the top as one of the best jogging strollers for runners. The Summit X3 though not a fixed wheel jogger, is a newer version of Baby Jogger with all features in the F.I.T, and enhanced additions for runners and joggers. It is a swivel front wheel jogging stroller that converts to fixed front wheel jogger by a simple flick of a switch. You may also have a look at the BOB Blaze Jogging stroller. BOB Blaze is a fixed front wheel running jogger that is similar to the Baby Jogger F.I.T.
BOB Blaze is a great alternative to the the discontinued Baby Jogger F.I.T fixed front wheel jogging stroller.
Table of Contents (Jump ahead!)
- How Easy to Fold & Carry
- Baby Safety Features
- Baby Comfort Features While you Jog
- Choice of Style & Color
- Size and weight Capacity
- Tires and Wheels for All Terrains
- How Smooth is the Braking System?
- Consumer Reviews
- Pros and Cons
- Where to Get a Good Deal
- Jogging Stroller in Video Review!
How Easy to Fold & Carry
If you have struggled to fold or open a stroller while carrying a baby, you will love the Patented Quick – Fold Technology of the F.I.T Baby jogger that will allow you to fold the stroller with one hand, in one simple step. This leaves your other hand free to safely hold your baby. The stroller folds into a small size and has a strap to keep it folded so it is easy to transport or store.
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Baby Safety Features
Baby Jogger F.I.T has many safety features to protect your baby while you jog, starting with the padded adjustable 5 – point harness that keeps babies firmly secure in the seat. The multi position sun canopy will shield your baby from harmful UV rays and direct wind blasts.
The rear parking brake on the jogging stroller is foot operated and very effective at keeping the stroller stationary at a spot when you come to a stop. You can be confident that the F.I.T baby jogger will not slide off with your baby when it is parked.
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Baby Comfort Features While you Jog
The reclining seat of the F.I.T jogging stroller is designed to offer a very good view of the surrounding for your baby as you are jogging, and it is well padded so babies can seat on it comfortably. Covered with a weather shield that can be retracted to suit the intensity of the sun or wind, the seat is vented at the top to allow in fresh air.
With the universal accessory mounting bracket, you can add optional features like MP3 console with built in speaker to the Baby Jogger F.I.T that will increase the comfort and your enjoyment of the stroller.
Storage space in the undercarriage cargo is large, and a compartment is also conveniently provided within easy reach at the seat back to hold items you take along for jogging.
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Choice of Style and Color
Baby Jogger F.I.T single jogging stroller is strikingly stylish with a narrow profile and aerodynamic design. This is a stroller that the chic, fashionable and active parent will love. The front wheel is fixed which is good when you are running on straight tracks. It is available in a dark Slate / Black color.
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Size and Weight Capacity of Baby Jogger F.I.T
At 75 lbs weight capacity, the Baby Jogger F.I.T single jogging stroller is at the top end of heavy duty strollers and designed to take the weight of big kids. It is a stroller your baby will grow into without you worrying about the cost of buying another stroller.
The stroller is compact and light weight at 20 pounds or about 9 Kg that can be conveniently carried with one hand, especially when you have a baby clinging to you.
Dimensions of the F.I.T Baby Jogger
- Folded Dimension with wheels is 41” H x 25.25” W x 52” D
- Folded Dimension without wheels is 10.25” H x 20.25” W x 32” D.
Tires and Wheels Designed for All Terrains
The front wheel of the Baby Jogger F.I.T stroller is fixed and tracks well on straight lines, a feature all keen jogger and runners look for in a jogging stroller. The tires are pneumatic with 16 inch molded polymer quick – release Wheels. Pneumatic tires are simply air filled tires that allow the stroller to glide easily over rough and difficult terrains with just a little push from you .
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How Smooth is Baby Jogger F.I.T Braking System?
Have you ever tried jogging down slope with a stroller carrying a baby and no hand brake to control the speed of the stroller? It is a scary experience I can assure you, as the stroller combined with the weight of the baby gathers speed and pull you down the slope while you struggle to slow it down.
The responsive caliper type hand brake on the Baby Jogger F.I.T eliminates this worry and gives you ability to control the speed of the stroller and match the pace at which you jog or run. The hand brake lever is located with easy reach on the handlebar.
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Consumer Reviews
You will find that many parents looking to purchase a quality jogging stroller have compared the Baby Jogger F.I.T with the BOB Revolution SE jogging stroller before deciding on which stroller to buy. Though the front wheel of the Revolution SE can be locked, it is a swivel wheel stroller that is better suited for strolling the neighborhood and shopping malls. The elegant design and narrow profile of the F.I.T are features that have swayed the decision for some keen jogger parents, while other moms and dads have purchased the Baby Jogger F.I.T instead of BOB Revolution because it has the capacity to carry heavier babies.
Parents also find that optional accessories are also more available in the Baby Jogger F.I.T than other brands of jogging stroller. Priced considerably cheaper than the BOB at under $300, the F.I.T is a very good value for money jogging stroller.
Online reviews of Baby Jogger F.I.T jogging stroller is very complimentary, and it is rated 4.3 out of 5 stars on Amazon at the time of this review. You can read about all the comments parents have made about the stroller at more customer reviews.
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Pros and Cons
Pros:
Baby Jogger F.I.T Single stroller is a sturdy and durable baby jogger that is beautifully designed and pleasing to push around with your baby. These are other nice features that may convince you that this is a stroller for you.
- For me, the price of the F.I.T jogging stroller at under $300 is an attractive consideration since it could save me about $100 over a BOB
- The 75 pound baby weight capacity of the Baby Jogger F.I.T is nice to have and watch your baby grow into it, you will get only 70 pound limit on the BOB and far less on other strollers.
- The profile is the F.I.T is deceptively narrow, as you will find that the seat is wider than close competitions.
- The unique one step quick-fold technology is a great feature that many parents with young baby will like as the F.I.T can be folded with one hand leaving the other hand free to hold your baby.
- You can accessorize the stroller as much as you can afford, with parents console, car seat adapter, MP3 player and much more.
Cons
Some parents have remarked that they would have liked to see the following features in the Baby Jogger F.I.T single jogging stroller.
- A handlebar that is adjustable so parents of different heights can set it at a more comfortable level
- Integrated parent tray and cup holder, though you can purchase this as optional accessory with more features.
Where Can You Get a Good Deal on Baby Jogger F.I.T
We know it is sound advice to shop around if you want a good deal on any product, and that is why I have done the hard work for you, and can say that Amazon has a very competitive price on the Baby Jogger F.I.T. It is is selling at under $300 at the time of this review. And with Amazon free shipping and daily price discounts, you may even get the stroller cheaper if you check the price today.
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