BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 Duallie review
The best-riding double on rough ground, and the one measurement that decides whether you can own it.
The verdict
On trails, grass and broken pavement, the Duallie rides better than any urban double, and the suspension plus air-filled tyres are why. Buy it if your walks and runs are off pavement and you have a wide car boot and wide doorways. Skip it if your life is shop aisles and lifts, because a side-by-side this wide will not clear a standard doorway and no amount of suspension fixes that.
BOB Gear Revolution Flex 3.0 Duallie Double Jogging Stroller
~$1,020
A side-by-side double jogging stroller with a suspension system, air-filled tyres and an adjustable handlebar.
Check price on AmazonSpecifications
| Layout | Side-by-side double |
|---|---|
| Ride | Suspension system with air-filled tyres |
| Handlebar | Adjustable for parents of different heights |
| Harness | No-rethread height adjustment |
| Car seat compatibility | Chicco KeyFit, KeyFit 30, KeyFit 30 Zip, KeyFit Zip Air, KeyFit Magic and Fit2, with an adapter |
Specifications above come from BOB Gear's published product specifications. Treat pricing as approximate, since Amazon pricing moves.
What it does well
- Air-filled tyres and a real suspension are the difference between a stroller you can run with and one you cannot, and on gravel or a rutted path the gap is not subtle.
- The adjustable handlebar matters more on a double than a single, because you are pushing more weight and a wrong handlebar height becomes a back problem rather than an annoyance.
- A no-rethread harness means adjusting two children as they grow takes seconds rather than an evening with the manual.
- It converts to a travel system with a compatible Chicco infant seat, so it can be the stroller from before a second child can sit up.
Where it falls short
- Width is the deal-breaker and it should be checked first. Side-by-side doubles are wide by definition, and this one will not pass through many interior doorways, older shop entrances or supermarket checkouts. Measure your doorways before you order.
- Air-filled tyres puncture and need pumping. That is the price of the ride quality and it is a genuine maintenance job rather than a theoretical one.
- It is heavy and the fold is large, so a small car boot rules it out even if the doorways do not.
- Running with a baby is not something to start early. Paediatric guidance is that jogging strollers are for children who can sit up unsupported with good head and neck control, commonly quoted from around six to eight months, and the manufacturer's manual sets its own limit. Ask your paediatrician about your own child rather than working from an age on a website.
- The car seat compatibility list is short and Chicco-specific. If you own a different infant seat, factor in the cost of the right adapter or a different stroller.
What owners report
Published owner reviews are consistently strong on ride quality and durability, with many owners reporting years of use across two children. The suspension is the single most praised feature and the reason people accept the size.
The recurring complaints are entirely predictable from the specification: width, weight, folded size, and tyre punctures. Very few owners criticise how it performs, and most criticise where it fits.
Who it suits
- Parents of two who run, or who walk on gravel, grass and trails rather than pavement.
- Anyone with a large car boot and wide doorways who wants the best ride available in a double.
- Families who want a double that will survive two children and hold resale value.
Who should skip it
- City families navigating narrow doors and lifts, where the Bugaboo Donkey 6 is the only side-by-side that fits.
- Anyone with a small car, since the folded size rules it out before the width does.
- Parents who want a light everyday double for the school run and the shops.
Alternatives worth considering
Bugaboo Donkey 6 Single-to-Double Convertible Stroller
~$1,699
At 29.1 inches in double mode it clears a standard doorway, which this stroller does not. It gives up the off-road ride entirely, so this is a straight choice between fitting through doors and handling rough ground.
Check price on AmazonBaby Jogger Summit X3 Double Jogging Stroller
~$800
A side-by-side double jogger for about $220 less, with a hand brake for downhill control. It has the same width problem, so it competes on price rather than on fit.
Check price on AmazonBOB Gear Alterrain Pro Jogging Stroller
~$830
The same suspension philosophy for one child, with a hand brake and a self-standing fold. If the second child is hypothetical rather than present, this is narrower, lighter and cheaper.
Check price on AmazonCommon questions
Will a BOB Duallie fit through a standard doorway?
Frequently not. Side-by-side doubles are wide by design and standard interior doorways are around 30 inches. Check the current published width against your own narrowest doorway, lift and shop entrance before ordering, because this is the single most common reason a double gets returned.
When can a baby go in a jogging stroller?
Not as a newborn while you are running. The common guidance is that a child needs to sit up unsupported with good head and neck control first, often quoted from around six to eight months, and each manufacturer sets its own limit in the manual. With a compatible infant car seat and adapter the stroller can be used for walking earlier. Ask your paediatrician about your own child.
Do the air-filled tyres puncture?
Yes, like any pneumatic tyre. That is the cost of the ride quality. Keep a pump and a spare tube, and check pressures regularly, because an underinflated tyre pushes badly and wears out faster.
Which car seats fit the BOB Duallie?
BOB publishes compatibility with the Chicco KeyFit family and the Fit2, using an adapter. If you own a different brand of infant seat, confirm before buying rather than assuming an adapter exists. Our Chicco KeyFit versus Graco SnugRide comparison covers the seats themselves.
BOB Duallie vs a tandem double?
Side by side rides better and is easier for talking to both children. Tandem fits through doors. If your journeys are outdoors and your storage is generous, side by side wins. If your journeys are indoors, tandem wins and it is not close.
Keep reading
- Best double jogging strollers
- Jogging stroller guide
- Chicco KeyFit vs Graco SnugRide
- BOB Alterrain Pro review
- Thule Urban Glide 3 review
- Bugaboo Donkey 6 review
This review draws on published specifications, manufacturer figures, published safety standards and the general consensus of verified owner reports. We have not tested this product ourselves, and we say so rather than implying otherwise. Nothing here is medical or safety advice: car seat installation belongs with a certified child passenger safety technician, infant sleep follows your paediatrician and current safe sleep guidance, and no product prevents SIDS. Confirm current specifications, fit and safety information for your own child and vehicle before buying. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.