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EMILY’S TAKE
This is a great jogging and all-terrain stroller with a compact fold. It has a nice canopy and comfortable seat with good recline, airless tires and fantastic suspension, and I love being able to lock and unlock the front tire from the handlebar. This is an excellent option for a family looking for a versatile outdoor stroller that can still be used as an everyday stroller.
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My husband and I have used the Guava Roam with our children, including my eight-month-old, two-and-a-half-year-old and four-year-old. My husband tested it while jogging, and we have taken it through dirt, gravel, packed sand and snow. It did really well in the snow, too.
The Guava Roam includes the stroller and parent organizer for the handlebar. Guava also offers bundles with accessories, including the snack tray, rain and weather shield, and padded roller backpack.
It is expensive, but I love that I can take it on a trail and still fit it in my trunk without taking the wheels off. That compact fold is a big reason I recommend it for everyday use, too.
I love the seat on this stroller. The straps are no-rethread, making them easy to adjust between kids or as your child grows. The materials are plush and GREENGUARD Gold certified. The buckle is annoying to undo. You have to press four buttons to release it.
The regular stroller seat is for six months and up. To use it from birth, you need a compatible infant car seat and adapter. There is no newborn recline or bassinet option. The seat holds up to 60 lbs.
Jogging stroller seats tend to sit a little reclined, even in their most upright position. The Roam is actually one of the more upright options I have tried.
Unfortunately, there is not an adjustable footrest for smaller children. My eight-month-old’s feet hang a bit in this stroller. However, there is a nice lower footrest for older children, and my two-and-a-half-year-old and four-year-old are very comfortable in it. There are also two mesh cup holders inside the seat.
I have been really happy with the canopy coverage. You can unzip it for more shade, and I like that my child can still see out through the mesh along the bottom. The big peekaboo window is one of my favorites, and the magnets keep it open so I can easily check on my child.
To recline the seat, push the button on the back and pull it down. The recline is decent, but it does not lie flat. There is also a ventilation panel on the back with a Velcro cover. To bring the seat back up, pull the straps and push up on the back of the seat.
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If you want to use the Roam from birth, you will need a compatible infant car seat and the matching Guava adapter. There is no newborn recline or bassinet option.
With a car seat attached, stick to walks on smooth paths. Do not jog or take it onto bumpy trails with that setup. The regular seat starts at six months; before you start running, make sure your child is ready and follow Guava’s jogging guidance.
STEERING & TURNING
Great
Ease of turning and navigating tight spaces, compared with other single jogging strollers.
UNEVEN SURFACES
Great
How it pushes over bumps, gravel, and uneven sidewalks, compared with other single jogging strollers.
The handlebar is foam-covered and adjustable . The middle setting of the adjustable handlebar is comfortable for both me at 5’5″ and my husband at 6 feet tall. The multiple handlebar adjustments ensure comfort for a wide range of heights. The parent organizer for the handlebar fits well and is the perfect spot for your water bottle.
I love that I can lock and unlock the front wheel right from the handlebar. I do not have to bend down or touch the tire. It is such a nice feature when switching between a walk and a jog.
I also like having the folding instructions printed right under the seat. They are easy to check if you need a reminder.
There are two cup holders on the sides of the seat, which are great for your child’s water cup. There’s a nice mesh storage pocket on the back of the seat and a zipper basket on the bottom that can hold 10 lbs. It is spacious, and the additional parent organizer on the handlebar adds some storage.
The brake is updated from previous styles and is a toggle brake system, green for go and red for stop. I have no complaints about the footbrake. I wish there were a hand brake like other joggers, but there is a handlebar strap for safety, and my husband has no complaints when he jogs with it.
The tires are airless. Most traditional joggers have air-filled tires, but I was pleasantly surprised by how smoothly the Roam pushes. I love not having to worry about leaks, flats or inflating the tires.
The independent rear suspension is excellent. It pushed smoothly and maneuvered well through snow, mountains, dirt, gravel and packed sand.
EASE OF FOLDING
Easy
The fold is really easy. Put the handlebar in its lowest setting, lock the front wheel with the lever on the handlebar, and pull the red handle under the seat.
There is no latch to hold it closed, and I actually prefer that because it makes the stroller so easy to open. Some parents would rather have a latch to keep it shut when carrying it or lifting it into the trunk.
To open it, just pick it up by the sides and it pops open.
The stroller weighs 28.5 pounds. The compact fold helps it fit in vehicles other jogging strollers would not.
THE DETAILS
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Stroller weight
28.5 lb
Open dimensions (L × W × H)
39 × 25 × 43 in
Folded dimensions (L × W × H)
29 × 15 × 17 in
IATA size reference
No · exceeds 22 × 18 × 10 in
Auto-fold
No
Stands when folded
Yes
The IATA reference uses 22 × 18 × 10 inches (approximately 56 × 45 × 25 cm). Airline and aircraft allowances vary.
Seat-to-canopy height
22 in
Seat width
15 in
Seat depth
9.5 in
Child weight limit
60 lb
Reversible seat
No
Most upright position
Slightly reclined
Maximum recline
Partial recline
Adjustable footrest
No
No-rethread harness
Yes
Handlebar
Pivoting
Handlebar height
34–45 in
Tire type
Airless
Front wheels
12 in
Rear wheels
14 in
Suspension
Rear
Flip-flop-friendly brake
Yes
Hand brake
No
Approved for jogging
Yes
Basket capacity
10 lb
Basket access
Easy
Canopy coverage
Generous
Peekaboo window
Yes
Snack tray
Available separately
Included items
Single stroller and parent organizer. Car-seat adapters and other accessories are separate purchases.
GREENGUARD Gold certified.
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