Why you’ll love it: Excellent maneuverability, a smooth ride, and aerodynamic design make the
Thule Urban Glide 2 the best jogging stroller.
At just under 24 pounds, this light and aerodynamic jogging stroller seems to skate across the pavement of my neighborhood’s sidewalks. I'm impressed by the way this Thule stroller handles, especially after trying many other jogging strollers.
Of course, sidewalks are ideal conditions and things got a bit rockier when I went off-road with it. I was able to push my toddler over miles of dirt and gravel terrain without a peep of complaint. This stroller really does handle impeccably well.
Serious runners will love the smooth ride and one-handed maneuverability. You can lock the front wheel during runs and let it swivel during walks around town. I adore the ergonomically curved handle and the twisting hand break for easier maneuvering up or down hills. The big overhead canopy also kept my toddler’s little legs dry during downpours.
The under-carriage storage basket isn’t the biggest or the smallest, but it’s a good size, reasonably easy to access, and comes with a weatherproof zipping top, which is an uncommon feature. The Thule Urban Glide 2 is also available as a double stroller.
Now for the few things I thought were less than ideal about this top pick. First, it’s definitely not cheap. So this stroller is not a budget buy. Even though my average-sized 3-year-old is way under the listed weight capacity, the seat area wasn’t quite deep enough for her, and her shoes were already peeking over the foot area. Of course, this won’t matter to people with younger children and babies.
The footprint of the two back wheels was wider than many of the other models I tested. This means I had a bit of squeezing to do to get the Thule Urban Glide through my front gate, which is, admittedly, not super wide. I also found it too difficult to maneuver through tight city spaces like my local cafe’s dining room. Still, this stroller does fold down into a smaller shape than some of its main competitors, especially if you pop the wheels off. All in all, the Thule Urban Glide 2 comes out on top as a stroller that handles beautifully in most circumstances.
Pros: The smoothness of the ride and the precise handling are unbeatable
Cons: On the expensive side, doesn't work as well for ages three and up, and has a wide wheel print
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