Schwinn Turismo Swivel Single Jogger Reviews

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1. 406 of 413 people found the following review helpful

   
   Excellent Jogger For The Price – Great features, November 8, 2010

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   Driveby79 –

   This review is from: Schwinn Turismo Swivel Single Jogger (Sports)

   I am extremely happy with this stroller, I am an Engineer and I found it to be very well designed and constructed. It tracks perfectly straight with the front wheel locked in the fixed position, and does not pull to any side at all. The front wheel has absolutely no wobble, I have heard this complaint about swivel wheel strollers, but this one tracks perfectly. There is a nice feature that I haven’t seen on other swivel wheel strollers, it has a lock/unlock release lever under the handle, so you can lock or release the front swivel wheel on the go, and not have to bend over and find the release above the swivel wheel like on other models. The cup holder and storage tray are great quality and have rubber tabs to hold drinks securely. The child tray swings out of the way to help getting children in and out. The quality of all materials used on the stroller are above what I expected, and what I have seen used on other strollers. The adjustable rubberized handle is great since I’m 6′-4″ and my other children like to push the stroller sometimes as well. Storage basket underneath is ample and can be removed. Folding the stroller is easy, you grab (2) red finger tabs just forward of the handle and push the button on the right one, and it collapses easily. There is a swing bracket to hold it in the closed position. A common complaint is that joggers aren’t small when folded, and this one is no different. Removing the rear wheels is simple. and the front one has a spin remover like a bicycle. Assembly was easy(it’s 90% assembled in the box, only (4) small screws to attach the plastic protector above the swivel wheel, all other parts snapped in place including parent tray, child tray, and the rear wheels(you need to inflate the tires). Seat adjustment is simple with a locking tab and strap system that lets you coose any position in the strap range.

   My only complaint so far is when the faux lamb seat cover is in place, and my one year old daughter has a winter coat on, the permanent seat belts are snug, seat belt extensions are included that solve the problem, but increase the number of clips to get your child in and out. In the summer, I think this won’t be an issue since the lamb seat cover and winter coat aren’t needed, and the seat belt extensions won’t be needed. The only other item I will note, but it’s not one I care about, is there aren’t pockets on the canopy, seatback, or stroller for misc. items like I have seen on other strollers. I did find (2) small pockets on either side of the stroller that hold the infant carrier straps when not in use.

   Some other information that may help you with your decision. First, this model is the same as the In-Step Grand Safari if you want to price compare. The main differences I saw are the wheel style, color scheme, and warranty. I went with the aluminum spoked wheels on the Schwinn vs. the molded 5 spoke wheels on the Grand Safari. Also the plastic parts are black on the schwinn vs. grey on Grand Safari. (I liked the black to help hide future scuffs) Also the canopy/seat color schemes are different. The Schwinn has a 5 year warranty and I believe the Grand Safari is 1 year. The Turismo and Grand Safari have the spring suspension on the rear wheels(you can zoom in on the photo and see the springs) that the lower In-Step models like the Safari do not have. The MP3 speaker is a single speaker, not stereo. The front of the seat under the legs is fixed and does not tiltdown, some other Schwinn strollers have tilt down, and this one does not(not an isssue). There is a small clear plastic rain visor built-in to the front of the canopy, that folds up under the front of the canopy when not in use. It is only a couple of inches wide, and I don’t think it would be very helpful in the rain and I haven’t had a need to try it yet. There is a clear viewing window in the top of the canopy with a velcro cover flap.

   Overall, I would definitely recommend this stroller to others.

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2. 119 of 124 people found the following review helpful

   
   Lots of Pros and Cons, February 7, 2012

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   S. N. Shively “Amazon Buyer” (Los Angeles, CA) –

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   This review is from: Schwinn Turismo Swivel Single Jogger (Sports)

   I ordered this jogging stroller because it was the best-reviewed jogger, not the best selling one (which had more features but also had more negative reviews). I’ve had this jogger for four weeks now and have developed the following Pros, Neutrals, and Cons that I would have liked to know prior to purchasing.

   PROS:
   – Smooth ride for toddler and runner: I expected the unit to be heavier and more difficult to maneuver, but was pleasantly surprised. The suspension is great. The frame seems sturdy but light-weight. The wheels arrived inflated, which was good so you could use it as soon as it was assembled. (I read a complaint about another stroller in which the wheels had to be inflated before use.)
   – Adjustable handlebar: My husband and I are able to set it on different positions for running. However, I am a female and the width of the handlebar is exactly the width of my shoulders. It may seem too narrow for a man, but my husband has never mentioned it.
   – Front swivel wheel: This is A MUST for running! I tried locking the front wheel to run, but I had to constantly adjust the stroller for any slight curve on the trail. If you will run with both hands on the stroller, it may not be that bad, but I like to sometimes run with only one hand, and the swivel wheel allows me to do that with ease. Also, if you plan to use this as your primary stroller (which I now do), a locked front wheel will make it very difficult to maneuver in restaurants and other non-straight paths.
   – Four cup holders: Two for the runner and two additional cup holders for the kiddo.
   – Can accommodate a rear-facing carseat: We’ve never latched our carseat to this, but supposedly, it can support most standard, rear-facing carseats (without the base, of course).
   – Visually appealing: I can spot this red stroller from a sea of other strollers at the park.
   – Well made: Good construction. Sturdy frame.
   – Easy assembly: I was able to do it without assistance.

   NEUTRAL:
   – Child’s safety harness: I personally don’t like that the shoulder straps and waist straps are connected. (With my regular stroller, you can connect the waist straps without having to attach the shoulder straps.) My daughter is 2 years old and likes to lean forward to reach her cup and food in the tray. I have to loosen the shoulder straps completely so she is still strapped in, but has more mobility. Fortunately, the straps are very easy to adjust.
   – Fully adjustable canopy: Keeps my daughter fully covered from the front or from the back. The back does not attach to the unit so you can have a full, unobstructed view of your child. However, when I’ve placed the canopy to fully cover my daughter from the front, she is partially exposed from the top and the back.
   – Basket underneath: It’s good to have, but the basket in this jogger is fairly small. Probably not large enough for a decent-sized diaper bag with all the stuff. Also, there is a bar by the basket that makes it difficult to easily pull things in and out.
   – Food tray for the child: This is common among strollers, but this has a particularly small tray.
   – Built-in MP3 speaker: It’s OK to have, but DO NOT buy it for this feature. The speaker is very cheap and not very loud. Also, if the canopy is fully forward, the cord will not reach your MP3 in the cup holder.
   – Size from tip to tip: This jogger is fairly long from the front wheel to the handlebar. I’ve seen more compact joggers.

   CONS:
   – Individual back brakes: This is the biggest con for me. Some jogging strollers I’ve seen have a one-step brake bar in the middle that locks both back wheels. For this jogger, you have to lock each back wheel individually, and sometimes it is difficult to tell if you’ve locked them. (Also, my legs are kind of short, so they’re a stretch to reach.) If you’re wearing running shoes, UNlocking them is OK, but if you’re wearing sandals or open-toed shoes, forget about it! Just reach down and unlock them. It really hurts to unlock them if your toes are unprotected.
   – No hand brake: Some jogging strollers have a hand brake by the handlebar. I wish this had one. It would not only be very helpful while running downhill, but also when running uphill and you need to pause and hold the weight of the stroller, your toddler, and all your stuff.
   – Awkward folding: When folding, the front wheel folds underneath the unit, which is fine. But when unfolding, you need to lift the unit so the front wheel comes out and that constantly scrapes the front of the jogger (and sometimes, the child’s tray).
   – Very small case for valuables: My previous stroller had a bigger, covered tray to store my keys, phone, etc. This jogger’s case is very small… not even large enough to hold my iPod touch, so I keep my iPod in one of the cupholders.

   All in all, I am still very pleased with this jogger…

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3. 81 of 83 people found the following review helpful

   
   Better Bike Than My Previous Dahon, May 26, 2014

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   Thomas J. Bieter “legal philosopher” (St. Paul, Minnesota) –

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   This review is from: Schwinn 20-Inch Loop Folding Bike, Black (Sports)

   I’m age 72 and I weigh 255 lbs. The Loop’s weight limit is stated as 230 lbs. Previously, I owned a Dahon folding bike.

   The bike arrived undamaged. It was expertly packed. And I only had to cut three cords to easily remove the bike from the box.

   Unlike the Dahon, the Loop is solidly built; bumpy terrain is not a jarring experience; the seat is not too close to the handlebars; and last night I rode several miles on the Gateway Trail to Lake Phalen without getting a back pain.

   The Loop handles quite similar to my full-sized bike.

   To activate the warranty and for safety, before the first ride, the purchaser is required to have the bike adjusted by an authorized bike mechanic. I cheered when I read this requirement and I rushed my Loop to my bike shop.

   I also bought the Sunlight mesh basket and the Sunlite Cloud 9 comfort seat. Both products are well made. In my twilight years, my bony ass deserves only the best.

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4. 36 of 38 people found the following review helpful

   
   This is a very good folding bike, July 26, 2014

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   Eduardo Katalbas (Mission Hills, Ca USA) –
   
     

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   This review is from: Schwinn 20-Inch Loop Folding Bike, Black (Sports)

   This is a very good folding bike. It weighs 31.8 lbs. Using a fridge magnet to test its material components, the magnet clings to the fork, handle bars, seat post and the crank arms, but not to the frame that includes the rear rack. Out of the box, only one pedal had to be attached to the crank arm to completely assemble the bike. And it only needed a little bit of air to be fully functional. For tuning, the bike we received only needed an adjustment of the cable length of the rear brakes for a balanced stopping power with the front brakes. The bike performed with high marks from Will Rogers State Beach to Santa Monica and Marina del Rey and back here in Southern California, for about 20 miles of test ride.

   Rating the bike, it’s a 4 star because the seat of the bike is awful. For a cruiser at this price point, the bike can still be improved with a wider and more comfortable seat.

   08/16/2014
   Another flaw worth noting is that the manufacturer used a very shiny/slippery seat post for the bike. As a result, securing the seat on the frame of the bike requires a very strong turn of the hand tightened collar that grips the tube of the frame of the bike to the seat post. This can be very irritating because the seat easily slides or turns sideways when the collar that grips the tube of the frame of the bike to secure the seat post is not tightened strong enough. To remedy this problem, I roughened the surface of the seat post with a steel file. With this, a lighter turn of the hand tightened collar now secures the seat post to the frame of the bike. Still a 4 star bike.

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