Graco FastAction Fold Jogger Click Connect Travel System/Click Connect 35, Chili Red
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| List Price: | $319.99 |
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Product Description
Graco's first jogger is the ultimate crossover stroller, combining all the comfort and convenience features of a traditional stroller with the performance and maneuverability of an all-terrain jogger. This stroller is loaded with innovative features like the one-second, one-hand FastAction fold bringing the ultimate in convenience to a jogger. Click Connect technology allows for a one-step, secure connection of infant car seat to stroller.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1334 in Baby Product
- Color: Chili Red
- Brand: Graco
- Model: 1852639
- Released on: 2013-04-09
- Dimensions: 20.47" h x21.14" w x37.95" l,52.00 pounds
Features
- Includes the Graco snugride click connect 35 infant car seat, rear facing for infants from 4-35 pounds and up to 32"
- One-second, one-hand fold provides the ultimate in convenience for moms on-the-go
- Air-filled rubber tires offer suspension for a smooth ride on any terrain
- Locking front swivel wheel provides an easy transition from daily strolling to jogging. Lock the front wheel for added stability while running and unlock the wheel for maneuverability on daily strolls.
- Deluxe, padded, multi-position reclining seat for baby's comfort
Most helpful customer reviews
33 of 36 people found the following review helpful.I should start off by telling you that I've never met a travel system that I love. There's always something about the set that I seriously dislike. My typical complaint is that the stroller is too heavy and bulky. In the case of this travel system the stroller weight is certainly a concern. Graco calls this a lightweight jogger weighing in at 30 pounds. 30 pounds is not lightweight, but we're looking at a jogging stroller here so you can't expect it to be a 16 pound stroller. So maybe for a jogging stroller this is, in fact, "light" but this isn't a stroller that any mom of a newborn is going to want to be lifting in and out of the back of the minivan.As far as putting the carseat and stroller together as a travel system, the two snap together with no issues. Releasing the carseat from the stroller is as simple as taking it out of the car seat base in your car. Just pull the red lever on the back of the seat and lift the seat upwards. It's a breeze, but most travel systems (with the exception of the Britax B-Safe/B-Agile combo) are.When looking at travel systems I like to look at the stroller and the carseat individually. So I'll take a look at the car seat first and then I'll talk about the jogging stroller.The Snug Ride Click Connect 35 seat really impressed me. Two years ago when we were in the market for a new travel system I was very disappointed in the quality of the Graco Snug Ride infant carriers. We had used a Snug Ride with our two older children and we loved the seat. When it came time to buy a new one for our youngest I was unimpressed by the poor quality of the Graco seats. The handles were flimsy and the seat covers were thin and not as nicely padded as they used to be. So two years ago we chose Chicco over Graco. It seems like Graco stepped up the quality over the past couple of years. The handle on this seat is just as nice as they used to be 11 years ago. In fact, I think the handle is just as nice and comfortable to carry as the Chicco Key Fit. The padding for the seat is good. It's not as cushy as the Key Fit, but it's comparable to the Britax B-Safe. The Graco seat has the added advantage of holding a child up to 35lbs. Our Key Fit is only for infants up to 22lbs and was outgrown a while ago. My 18 month old (20lbs 31 inches) fits in this Graco infant carrier with room to grow. So if you're looking for a seat that will have some longevity, this one will work.The seat is light. It weighs in at 7 ½ lbs which is significantly lighter than our Key Fit and B-Safe infant carriers. That makes a big difference in how long you can carry your child around in the seat. I wouldn't want to have to carry my 18 month old around in this seat, but I was able to carry her when we tested it out.Installing the base was relatively easy. It's not as easy as installing the Chicco Key Fit base, but it's a lot easier than fighting with the Britax B-Agile base which is a pain in the rear. My biggest complaint about the base for this seat is there is only one level indicator. If you are installing this seat on the driver's side of the car you will not be able to see the level. I prefer to have a level indicator on both sides to eliminate any confusion. Britax and Chicco both have two level indicators on their car seat bases.Overall, the infant carrier is decent and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.Now we can turn our focus to the jogging stroller. If you are unfamiliar with the nature of jogging strollers let me warn you that they're big, they're bulky and they're heavy. This one at 30lbs is called "light weight" by the manufacturer. I have double strollers that weigh less than this. If you have a car with a small trunk, this stroller will probably take up the entire trunk provided that it fits. In the back of my minivan this stroller takes up a decent portion of the cargo area.The stroller offers a smooth ride. There is plenty of room for you to run behind this stroller without having to worry that you're going to kick the stroller as you run. The stroller has a nice parent tray. There are two cup holders, a storage compartment and a smartphone holder. My iPhone 4s fit nicely in the phone holder. It didn't move at all while I took it out for a test drive.The seat back has four fixed positions. The reclining mechanism is the kind that utilizes a squeeze lever to lower the seatback. I like this sort of recline far better than those horrible infinite reclining seatbacks. The upholstery on the seat is nicely padded. My daughter seemed very comfortable riding in the stroller. The harness was easy to adjust. My only complaint with the harness is the shoulder straps detach from the main belt a little too easily when you unbuckle the harness. I'd prefer it to stay together so I don't have to piece it back together and then wrestle my toddler into the harness.The child tray for the stroller is one that will swing out of the way for easy loading. You can open the tray from either side. The tray offers two cup holders and a snack area to keep little ones happy.The brakes for the stroller are easy to engage and disengage. The stroller has a brake for each of the rear wheels. I'd actually prefer to see a single brake for this stroller.The stroller has what they call a one second fold. You simply pull the pull strap that is located on the seat and the stroller will fold up. I found that I had to manipulate the stroller a bit to get it to latch, which I found annoying. The folding mechanism is similar to that of the Britax B-Agile and that stroller latches once folded with no issues. I am a bit concerned about the seeming lack of a safety for the folding mechanism. There's no button to push before you pull the strap. (On the Britax B-Agile you push a little button on the side and then pull the strap to fold it. I suspect that this prevents an accidental folding.) So I do wonder if it's possible for the stroller to fold if a curious child were to pull the strap while in the stroller. Because of the weight, and the difficulty I experienced in getting the stroller to latch shut, I don't folding this while holding a baby is a reasonable expectation.The stroller is decent, but I'd caution parents to consider whether they really "need" a jogging stroller travel system. If you're hoping for this to be your only stroller, then you may want to look for something more compact. If, however, you see yourself doing more jogging than say shopping, then this might be the travel system for you. Just bear in mind that this stroller is huge. It feels like a chariot. As a jogging stroller along (not part of the travel system), I would highly recommend the stroller.Overall, I'd recommend each of the pieces in this travel system, but it wouldn't be my top pick for a travel system.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful.I am comparing the Graco FastAction Jogging Travel System vs. the BOB Revolution SE**I chose to compare against the BOB Revolution, as opposed to other the other BOB models, because we wanted the option of fixed wheel and swivel wheel.I did a lot of research on the best jogging stroller and had narrowed it down to these two. We're currently expecting our first child, and will update this review after we've met our little one, so this review is only based on research. I am a light jogger and my partner runs 30+ miles per week. As we are only purchasing one stroller, we wanted our main stroller to be a jogging stroller. We made our decision and purchased the Graco FastAction Jogger Travel System. While price wasn't a huge factor, we do appreciate the overall value of the Graco system.GracoDimensions: L: 40", W: 24", H: 42"Folded Dimensions: L: 39", W: 23.6", H: 15.3"Weight: 30lbsWeight capacity: 50lbsOne-step foldingBOBDimensions (swivel mode): L: 46" W: 25.5" H: 40"Folded Dimensions (swivel mode): L: 39", W: 25.5", H: 16"Weight: 25lbsWeight capacity: 70lbs (although most children will outgrow before reaching 70lbs)Two-step foldingWhy the Graco winsWe tested a few different strollers in store, and only looked at strollers with inflatable wheels, suspension, and specifically marked for jogging. I'm 5'8" and my partner is 6'0" and the Graco is a little more comfortable for us height-wise. If you are on the shorter side, you may prefer the BOB. If you are 5'10" or over, I'd recommend the Graco. Even at 5'8" I did find the Graco more comfortable but could go either way, the handlebar height is 40" on the BOB and 42" on the Graco. Neither are adjustable.I liked the folding on the Graco better, as it's easier to be folded with one hand. The kickstand on the stroller to stand up while folded is a nice touch.Included accessories: The Graco includes the parent's console (awesome, with the two rigid plastic cupholders, smartphone holder, and hidden compartment. Larger smartphones (5inch screen phones and larger) do not fit in the smartphone holder, but our iPhone 4s with rubber cases fit fine, and I've heard a naked iPhone 5 fits fine, while a case on an iPhone 5 may or may not work. Larger smartphones will fit in the hidden compartment). Child's tray, and wheel reflectors are also included. All of these must be purchased separately with the BOB and the parent's console is mesh on the BOB, which I didn't like as it didn't feel as sturdy. Additionally with the BOB, you have to buy the car seat adapter. And, the car seat!I won't do a long review of the car seat, but the quality is important to us, and we feel the quality is on par or better than if we were to have bought the car seat separately. Besides the high safety ratings, we like that it is light, rated to hold an infant 4-35lbs., rear-facing, included infant insert, and is LATCH compatible.TieDurability: I think the Graco is on par with durability with the BOB. Both have a metal frame and look they they can take a beating and certainly make it through infant to toddler, and another child. Contrary to the positive reviews I'd read about BOB fabric and canopy materials, I wasn't impressed, and felt the Graco fabric choices were higher quality. The BOB fabric looks like it will fade easily, and when looking at used BOBs on Craigslist, I noticed several noted a faded canopy.Both strollers have the safety features of foot brake, wrist strap, and peakaboo window on top of canopy. Both canopy coverage was similar. Both strollers lack handle-bar brake.Why the BOB winsSuspension: The BOB does have better suspension, coil spring and elastomer core shock absorbers provide three inches of wheel travel. Adjustable shock release knobs allow for two shock positions to fine-tune suspension for varying occupants and cargo. This really made me lean towards the BOB at first, but we're not really trail runners and all of our running is done on level pavement. While we plan to take the stroller onto trails and beaches, we didn't think the suspension and shocks were as valuable there, given the other lacking features. But, if you are a trail runner or regularly run on uneven surfaces, this might make the BOB worth it.Cost difference (online prices)Graco system with carseat and attachments included: $300BOB: $330 +carseat($150) +carseat attachment($55) +parent console($25) +child's tray($25) +tire reflectors($5) = $590The Graco stroller comes in the following colors: RoadRunner (black/gray), Chili Red, Piazza (green), Grapeade (purple), Tangerine (orange), and Tidalwave (teal)All are black or gray based with the color accent acting as kind of a "racing stripe," vroom!Tip: For the carseat, if you do want the foot bootie (aka foot warmer or fabric boot) for your little one's tootsies, you can go to Graco Baby's website and find the SnugRide ClickConnect 35, find the color you like, get the product number of the item, and the fabric boot is available for purchase under the Replacement Parts section of the website for $13. Or you can call Graco and they'll do the order over the phone. While I couldn't find a bootie that matched the Chili Red, there is a bootie in black with white piping (called Lyric) that looks like a good match. Of course, color availability may change over time, so you might be better off making a phone call and asking.Hope this helps with your purchase. Feel free to ask any questions about the Graco and I'll try to answer them. We're very pleased with our decision to get the Graco. Can't wait to meet our little guy and put this sucker to use!
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful.I have been using the very popular Baby Jogger City Mini, and I can honestly say that the Graco FastAction Fold Jogger is a much better stroller.Why?One Answer: STORAGE. The understroller basket on the Graco is large. As large as on the bugaboo and almost as large as the UppaBaby Vista - two strollers known for their storage. The storage under the City Mini is practically non existant, and is certainly very difficult to get to.On the Graco, you can store a diaper bag and a couple of shopping bags in the storage basket. On the City Mini you can store a rain cover and a lunch box. There's just no comparison. And if you've been a mom or dad with a stroller before, you know this is super important. If you haven't been there yet, ask a parent how important the under stroller storage is. It's HUGE if you ever have to do anything with your baby - like shop. Or go to the Zoo. Or walk around the block and hope you have a diaper and a toy and a wipe and your purse and .... man, babies need a LOT of things. Transporting a baby needs to also be about transporting the baby's stuff.Other comparisonsSize: The Graco is taller than the City Mini, but the width of the back wheels is exactly the same. This width is what makes a stroller "big" if you're trying to navigate aisles in a store or on a city sidewalk.Fold: The mechanism is exactly the same - and super easy/quick. Big selling point.Everything else is pretty much similar and not the focus of my review. The storage basket is a very very big deal. The only reason the City Mini wasn't a good alternative to the expensive strollers (Uppababy and Bugaboo) is because of the storage. With the Graco FastAction Fold Jogger, you really don't need any other stroller. This is truly the all-in-one.This stroller replaces up to 3 strollers. Seriously.1. Your snap-n-go - the thing you use when you really need the carseat but don't want to be carrying a carseat around your arm: Because it has the Click Connect for the carseat2. Your big bulky stroller - The thing that you use when you don't have to worry about folding it.: Because it's tall and has a good recline and AMAZING storage.3. Your umbrella stroller - the thing you use when you really just need convenience., because it folds just as easilyAwesome, Awesome stroller. Don't let the price fool you.
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