BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 vs Revolution Flex Similarities & Differences : Why Should You Choose the New Revolution Flex 3.0?

If you are looking for jogger stroller, I’m quite sure that Bob Revolution Flex 3.0 and Bob Revolution Flex are two choices that you are considering. Bob Revolution Flex 3.0 is the mode that introduced as the successor model of Bob Revolution Flex. Why should you choose the new Bob Revolution Flex 3.0 than the older Bob Revolution? To answer that question, it’s important for us to know more about similarities and differences between the new Bob Revolution Flex 3.0 and the older Bob Revolution Flex. This article will talk about the similarities and differences between those Bob Jogger Strollers.

Similarities between BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 and Revolution Flex

Bob Revolution Flex 3.0
Bob Revolution Flex 3.0

As the successor-predecessor models, we can find that there are several similarities between BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 and Revolution Flex. What are their similarities? Let’s talk about that together.

1. Recommended Weight Limit

Both of BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 and Bob Revolution Flex come as Jogging stroller. They come with similar recommended weight limit. Both of those two jogging stroller are recommended to be used from birth to 75 pounds. From 0-8 weeks we need to use infant car seat adapters and compatible infant car seat with those two jogging strollers. We can find that both of BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 and BOB Revolution Flex are compatible with BOB Infant Car Seat and Britax Infant Car Seats when using the BOB Infant Car Seat adapter so that we can use those two jogger strollers as travel system conveniently.

2. Wheels and Suspension

BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 and BOB Revolution Flex come with 3-wheel configuration. They are also both completed with locking swivel-front wheel for stability during jogging time and mobility when used in the city. We can also find that both of those two jogging strollers are also completed with air-filled tires and mountain bike-style suspension so that your child is comfortable in all-terrain.

3. Handlebar and Recline

To make you comfortable strolling your child, both of BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 and Revolution Flex come with adjustable handlebar. We can find that those two jogging strollers comes with 9-position adjustable handlebar. We can also find that both of those two jogging strollers come with multiple position recline to make your child comfortable sitting on those two strollers. Those two jogging strollers come with one-hand adjustment recline that can be down to 70° from vertical (near-flat recline).

4. Frame Materials and Canopy

The frame materials of BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 and BOB Revolution Flex are similar. They both come with high-strength aluminum alloy as their frame materials. We can also find that Extra Large Canopy are both integrated in both of BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 and BOB Revolution Flex. The canopy of those two jogging strollers are rated UPF 50+ to protect your child from the sun.

We can summarize the similarities between BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 and Bob Revolution Flex with the table below.

BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 Bob Revolution Flex
Brand BOB BOB
Stroller Type Jogging Stroller Jogging Stroller
Weight Limit
  • Up to 75 lbs
  • from birth with the use of an Infant Car Seat Adapter & compatible Infant Car Seat
  • Up to 75 lbs
  • from birth with the use of an Infant Car Seat Adapter & compatible Infant Car Seat
Wheel Configuration
  • 3 Wheels
  • Locking swivel-front wheel
  • Air-filled tires
  • Mountain bike-style suspension system
  • 3 Wheels
  • Locking swivel-front wheel
  • Air-filled tires
  • Mountain bike-style suspension system
Handlebar Adjustable 9-position Adjustable 9-position
Recline
  • One-hand adjustment
  • Near-flat recline (70° from vertical)
  • One-hand adjustment
  • Near-flat recline (70° from vertical)
Canopy Extra large UPF 50+ canopy Extra large UPF 50+ canopy
Frame materials High-strength aluminum alloy High-strength aluminum alloy
Travel System Compatibility
  • BOB Infant Car Seat
  • Britax Infant Car Seats (when using the BOB Infant Car Seat adapter)
  • BOB Infant Car Seat
  • Britax Infant Car Seats (when using the BOB Infant Car Seat adapter)

 

Differences between BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 and Revolution Flex

Bob Revolution Flex
Bob Revolution Flex

Besides similarities that we have talked above, we can find that there are few differences between BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 and Revolution Flex. What are their differences? Let’s talk about that together.

1. Storage Pockets

We can find that BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 and BOB Revolution Flex come with different number of storage pockets. BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 comes with 6 zippered/mesh storage pockets, while Bob Revolution Flex only comes with 3 storage pockets. We can find One cell phone pocket, three seatback pockets and two in-seat snack pockets in BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 with additional extra-large cargo basket. While BOB Revolution Flex comes with 2 interior seat pockets and 1 large seatback pocket that completed with extra-large cargo basket. With more storage pockets, you can bring more essential things with your jogging strolling.

2. Peek & Chat Window

BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 comes with unique Peek & Chat Window. The Unique peek & chat window comes as combination of plastic window for viewing and mesh window for chatting that completed with extra ventilation. We can also find quiet magnetic closure along with peek & chat window that won’t disturb your sleeping baby when peeking. The older BOB Revolution Flex comes with plastic window that completed with hook & loop closure.

3. Padding on Seating

While both of BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 and Revolution Flex come with padding on their seat, but BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 as the new model comes with improved Ultra Padded compression design. While BOB Revolution Flex comes with minimalized compression padding. Ultra Padded compression design is able to make your child more comfortable sitting on the stroller seat of BOB Revolution Flex 3.0.

4. Front Wheel

We can find that both of the front wheel of BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 and BOB Revolution Flex come with through-axle design. But there’s a little different between the front wheel of those two stroller. The Front wheel of BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 comes with bold-style and attaches using provided hex wrench, while BOB Revolution Flex comes Quick-release lever for easier installation/removal without any tools. With bold-style that should be attached with hex wrench, the front wheel of BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 is relatively sturdier than BOB Revolution Flex.

5. Price

BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 as the new model is usually offered at the higher price than BOB Revolution Flex as the older model. How about the price difference between those two jogging strollers? Since price of strollers are changing from time to time, it’s a good idea for us to check the price of BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 and BOB Revolution Flex before we can find their latest price difference.

The main differences between BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 and BOB Revolution Flex can be summarized with the table below.

BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 Bob Revolution Flex
Storage Pockets 6 storage pockets (One cell phone pocket, three seatback pockets and two in-seat snack pockets) 3 storage pockets (2 interior seat pockets and 1 large seatback pocket)
Peek & Chat Window Plastic + Mesh Window with Magnetic closure Plastic Window with Hook & loop closure
Padding on Seating Ultra Padded compression design Minimalized compression padding
Front Wheel Bolt-style, front-wheel attachment Quick-release
Price More Expensive Less Expensive

Why Should You Choose BOB Revolution Flex 3.0?

We can find that there are few differences between BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 and BOB Revolution Flex. Why should you choose BOB Revolution Flex 3.0? From our discussion above, we can find that there are few improvements that we can find in BOB Revolution Flex 3.0. BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 comes with more storage pockets, improved peek & chat window, better padding on seating and relatively sturdier front wheel. So if you are looking for the improved version of popular Bob Revolution Flex jogging stroller and don’t mind to spend a little higher, than you should choose Britax Revolution Flex 3.0.

BOB Revolution Flex is the older popular jogging stroller model. Although It’s not completed with few improvements that we can find in BOB Revolution Flex 3.0, but it’s indeed still a good jogging stroller that comes with excellent features. It’s comfortable to be used by your child while it’s also comfortable for the parents. So if you have more limited budget for your child’s jogging stroller, then BOB Revolution Flex is the model that you should choose.

 

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