Schwinn Joyrider Jogging Stroller (Red/Gray)

One Comment

1. Ivi says:

   July 28, 2009 at 4:11 pm

   The Schwinn Joyrider Trailer/Stroller is “Almost” Perfect…

   I love it, my boys (4 yrs & 16 mos) love it, and everywhere we go it starts conversations, brings questions, and people tell me it is the coolest stroller/trailer they’ve seen (by the way, it is the perfect match in color to the “Baby Trend Sit N’ Stand” Deluxe stroller (also comes in Plus and LX models) in the “Silverado” color that is grey/silver and black with red accents)

   What keeps the Schwinn Joyrider Trailer/Stroller from being “Perfect”:

   1. Yes, the price is quite a bit higher than you can find at your local chain store – but the quality of the Joyrider is significantly better than those products too and the seamless & quick transition from stroller to trailer make it a cut above. The Joyrider offers features such as the adjustable height handlebar, domed mesh screen and detachable weather shield, the removable seat pads (which are crucial when your toddler has an “accident” or spills his drink everywhere), plastic/rubber floor for easy clean-up, adjustable harnesses (sit right, left, center, or two at the same time), storage area that can fit several bags of groceries… I could go and on…. I had an InStep bike trailer from a chain store that converted to a stroller and it served its purpose, but there is no comparison.

   2. I would like this product to come with a sun shield (I would buy it as an additional accessory if they made one). I bought the Joyrider because I couldn’t find a trailer/jogger with anything more than a glorified parasol – which does not work in the afternoon sun and I thought I could use the weather shield in a way to make it suffice. (I safety-pinned on burp cloths to the Instep’s mesh to serve this purpose on long walks). At the very least, the weather shield could have some minor modifications made to serve this purpose more effectively. I have found a not-perfect way to use the weather shield for this purpose (while it is zipped on, I fold it up twice to keep the low morning or afternoon sun off of my fair-skinned toddler). If the weather shield had some additional Velcro tabs on it – that would make it work much better…. When I walk in the wind it is a bit of a hassle to keep it in place to protect my little guy from the sun. And, when I am biking, the wind can unravel the fold and it will flap. A sun shield is not a deal-breaker – since the weather shield sort of works, but it would definitely enhance the product.

   3. Another reason I chose the Joyrider was for the purpose of fitting two boys comfortably, which it does (my eldest is 4 ft tall and 58 lbs. and wears a size 7, and can fit in there with my 16 month old who is 29 lbs and wears 24 months)… the drawback is that it is a little wider than most (by a couple inches) and you do occasionally run into a doorway that you cannot navigate easily. I have only had to take one of the side wheels off once (and that was easy with the push of a button)… (I now know the one store that has a larger entry door than exit door… go figure). In any case, it hasn’t kept me from going where I want to go with it. I even take in in the very back of my Mercury Sable wagon. I can fit my sons bike (16in) and the collapsed Joyrider in the very back – I just release the front swivel wheel.

   4. Lastly, I just had to re-order a replacement for the cup holder & zippered pack accessory. It fell off somewhere while I was riding. It had done that a few times before – especially when going over rough terrain while holding a full bottle of water – so I should have known better. The replacement was only $7 plus shipping – so that was great news – When it arrives I plan to wire that thing on so it will never fall off again. (I’m just glad my cell phone wasn’t in the zippered pack where I normally put it). Perhaps instead of a metal tab, there could actually be clips to secure this accessory better.

   All around an “Almost” Perfect product!