InStep Flash Fixed Wheel Jogger
From Pacific Cycle
| List Price: | $236.96 |
| Price: | $119.00 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. |
Product Description
With the InSTEP(r) Flash fixed-wheel single jogging stroller, you get a stylish performer to take your child on the road. 16" pneumatic tires deliver performance and style, and the rubberized handle is comfortable and slip resistant. It folds up for easy storage, and the dual-trigger mechanism offers uncompromising safety. The Flash is designed with a bicycle-style handbrake, so it's a simple matter to stop quickly and safely.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #66054 in Sports & Outdoors
- Size: One Size
- Color: Orange/Gray
- Brand: Pacific Cycle
- Model: 11-AR108
- Released on: 2009-12-01
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 12.00" h x19.00" w x31.00" l,25.00 pounds
Features
- 16-inch pneumatic tires with molded rims provide performance and durability
- Molded parent tray with two cup holders adds convenience
- Bicycle-style hand brake gives stopping power
- Dual trigger folding mechanism offers uncompromising safety
- Rubberized handle grip is comfortable and slip resistant
Most helpful customer reviews
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful.Ran with the InStep Flash for the first time today. We had the InStep Run Around LTD for a while, sent it back under warranty and they replaced it with the Flash. My husband and I both run 2-3 times a week with our 18 month old, avg of 3-5 miles per run.Pros:Attractive - orange and gray look great.Folding - very easy folding mechanism, much easier than the old model.Storage basket - very deep and roomy, holds lots of items securely.Padded seat - not actually very "padded" - still feels hard, but better than nothing.Sturdy - seems overall stronger and more sturdy than previous model.Cons:Handle height - I am 5'2" and found the handle to be too high for my comfort. I didn't have as much leverage to make turns, which made steering more difficult. Also, the handle is hard plastic (not cushioned foam), which with sweaty hands, can be uncomfortable and difficult to grip.No shocks - The Flash has no rear shocks, which I feel made for a smoother ride and easier turning with the Run Around.Bulky - can't really specify here, other than to say for a short person, it just felt cumbersome to maneuver/fold/attach and the remove wheels.Folding - takes some practice to get the hang of it. The storage basket needs to collapse a certain way in order for the stroller to fold correctly. Also, the seat back needs to be in the flat/reclined position.Also worth mentioning - I drive a Corolla and was able to fit the stroller in my trunk with the rear wheels removed (which is easy to do). Also, the stroller may veer a bit to one side or the other, but a quick adjustment to the front wheel will help that (though repeated adjustments may be necessary). The manual gives instructions for adjusting the front brake, which I did adjust slightly. It was a little tricky, but doable. The brakes are a little squeaky but do work well.Overall, this feels like a decent quality, solid jogging stroller (as far as "budget" joggers go). It's not terribly comfortable to run with, but it's probably reasonable for shorter runs (2-4 miles). As long as my child is happy (which he was), I can live with it. For the price, I think it's a good deal.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.I love the look, the color, the style but every time I'd take it out for a jog with my 1 year old, it kept pulling more and more to the left. I've emailed the manfacturer hoping for some advice, still haven't heard back. Disappointed that I spent my hard earned money on this....
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.We had to return it because it steered to the left substantially....so much so that the hand brake could not engage properly. The front wheel was fairly bent...not sure if it shipped that way or was damaged in shipping!
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