Pacific Cycle 13-SC214 Review

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Brand: Pacific Cycle
Model: 13-SC214
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Pacific Cycle 13-SC214 Review by snowfire555 (USA)

I really struggled finding a good double jogger when I was expecting my second child. I previously owned a single BabyTrend Expedition w/swivel wheel that I put probably 400 miles on in less than 2 years, and honestly it was a pretty cheaply made stroller. After a few months, it was unusable in swivel mode because it would shake violently. But since I only used it for running, it wasn't a huge problem to just leave it in locked mode. So when I started my search for a double, I considered getting a fixed wheel because of this (and since fixed wheel strollers have a larger front wheel than swivel ones). I ended up trying out a friend's double fixed and HATED it. When you have that much weight in a stroller, it is really difficult to maneuver (in my single jogger, it wasn't an issue to have a fixed wheel, but it is MUCH smaller). So I knew I needed a swivel wheel and went back and forth between this and the InStep Safari. I ended up with this one because it had the hand switch to go from swivel to locked wheel mode (which I LOVE), was made of higher quality material, and had nice shocks in the back. I am so glad I went with the Schwinn!

I've been using it for 3 months now and my only major complaint is the weight, but I guess that is a sacrifice you make for a swivel wheel. I know you are technically supposed to run in locked mode, but with this much weight, I'm only jogging at 5-6 MPH and swivel mode is very stable still and highly maneuverable. The shocks in the back make for a smooth ride for my kids and the storage baskets are huge. The MP3 speakers are far from high quality, but it is still a nice feature. The seats don't lay back quite as far as I'd like, but it's a decent amount. The wool liners ARE removable (I have had them out since I got the stroller because of the weather). The child cup holder is a bit far away, but my very small 2-year-old can just reach it if she is sitting completely upright. I was a little concerned when it arrived about how narrow the seats are; my daughter seemed a little squished in there & she is very small for her age. However, we ended up putting my 3-year-old niece in there (who is pretty average size) and she was comfortable so it wasn't as bad as I thought although if you have big kids it might be an issue. The sunshades are fantastic (separate ones are a must!) and they come down pretty far. I can even fit it in my car's trunk if i take the wheels off. It is super smooth to push & just feels like a well-built stroller.

Overall, I'm pretty thrilled with this stroller and I feel like it is just as nice as my friend's BOB with more features.

Pacific Cycle 13-SC214 Review by M. ADAMS (Maryland, USA)

Schwinn Turismo Swivel Double Jogger

4 stars

Bottom line, it is insane to drop 700 bucks on a double jogging stroller that is far from perfect. This one is great, and it is even better than some other double jogging strollers we tested. (We looked at most of them. BOB, Mountain Duo, Bumbleride, Valco Baby, BabyTrend, etc.) There is no one stroller which has everything we wanted (adjustable handlebar, adjustable canopies, large/reachable storage basket, well-designed parent tray, easy to fold and store, narrow enough to fit through doors, individual foot rest, weight, etc.) We researched this purchase for over a month. Finally, we decided to purchase the Schwinn online from WalMart because at $220 it looked like it would fit most of our needs, and so we could return it to the local store if it didn't work out. (This model wasn't available for any test drives in the stores that we visited including fancy baby stores, bike shops, and REI). If consumer reports reviewed these things, this would be a best buy.

General Impressions:
- wheel size matters. the bigger the wheel the cushier the ride (and push.)
- one front wheel is definitely better than two (for us, anyway), especially for jogging. It is plenty stable. We just thought 4 wheels felt awkward. when jogging, pushing with two wheels in the front is much harder-- the more wheels the more friction. we greatly preferred one wheel in front.
- fits 3 1/2 year old girl in 50th percentile just fine. feet dangle but she doesn't care. she just moves them around as needed. there's enough head room because the canopies are effective (and can be individually adjusted) but not massive. the reason we didn't buy the $700 BOB was that the canopies were so large that the material compromised head space for our older child. also, our kids like to look out. we're not trying to cover them up 100%. just enough to block the direct sun as needed.
- smooth, easy pushing
- with wheel locked, works great for jogging. I ran pretty at 50-75 percent sprint for a hundred yards or so on a dirt trail without any problems

Pros:
- handlebar control for locking front wheel is an amazing feature. It's otherwise not feasible to wheel the thing into doors at the top of steps. We tried with the BOB and it was comedy material.
- Folding and storage is comparable with other jogging strollers. Easily fits in our Highlander with wheels off with some (not a ton) of room to spare. Also, with wheels off it stands up easily (maybe even with wheels on--i haven't ever tried it).
-nice quality material and the red looks great and is easily visible by others (cars, bikes, etc.) nice safety feature.
-nice adjustable handle.
-great wheels, suspension
-easily adjustable seat incline for each seat.
-nice lamb inserts for the baby.
-nice child tray for each kid (although we wish the snack cup were bigger with an insert so you could pick what size you want depending on what you have in there (snack cup, water bottle)
-decent parent console; same comment on size of cup holders. Parent console does not fit an iPhone but my wife just puts hers in the cup holder.

Cons:
- seats not extremely well padded, like e.g. BOB. This is very minor, kids don't need fancy padding, frankly. Did you have fancy padding when you were a kid?
- wish there was a metal rod between the two footbrakes. there is a hole in each brake for one, but it would probably get caught on the pole between the back wheels (to which the runaway strap is supposed to be connected--overall, it's a good thing to have the strap connected at the bottom than up at the handle bars where it could tip the whole thing if you fell). Such a rod would make it flip-flop friendly.
- it's basically too wide to get in and out of a standard doorway on any regular basis (it does fit, but not easily), but the same thing goes for all of the double joggers (actually some are narrower at 29" but they have two wheels in the front and are $700.) We even brought a BOB home to test it out and it's just not easy. Since we don't have a garage, our solution is to store it in the trunk of our SUV.
- bottom compartment is big, but it's divided in two by a canvas separator thus impairing utility. works fine just not for a large diaper bag.
-ours arrived with only one speaker. would have requested another if we cared about playing music for the kids but we don't.

Pacific Cycle 13-SC214 Review by Cheryl Conklin (Delavan, WI)

I am vy satisfied with shipment, customer service & quality of the product! I would recommend this company and product to everyone.

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Schwinn Turismo Swivel Double Jogger, Blue/Gray:: Features

Aluminum frame is lightweight for easy handling
Built-in MP3 speaker keeps children entertained
Includes pivoting, molded child tray with two cup holders and exposed spring suspension delivers a smooth ride
Molded parent tray with two cup holders adds convenience
Rubberized, adjustable handle is comfortable and slip resistant
Item Dimensions: 34 x 12 x 28 inches; 34 pounds
Brand: Pacific Cycle
Model: 13-SC214
Product Type: Sports

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