Thule Urban Glide vs Zoe XL2 Best V2

If you look at this stroller from the side, you will notice that there is a huge slanting space under the handlebar which gives jogging parents room to run. They can stride without their feet hitting the back of the stroller.

The Urban Glide has a 12" front wheel and 16" rear wheels. It's easy to maneuver because the front wheel can either be swiveled during regular/non-jogging days or locked into place on jogging days. This ability to switch from swivel to lock is an advantage since a swiveling wheel makes it easy to turn corners and switch directions during your normal daily activities. On the other hand, a locked wheel ensures that the stroller runs straight and doesn't shoot off in a different direction as it goes over a bump when jogging.

The ability to adjust the handlebar's height is convenient for parents with different height range. It is important to run with a handlebar that is at a comfortable height to avoid possible muscle injury and increased fatigue.

Although not small, the Thule is relatively easy to fold. The leg rest is a flap that covers a sky-blue lever that you can use to fold the stroller in one pulling motion.

In case you accidentally release your grip on the handlebar, the safety strap worn on your wrist and attached to the handle prevents the stroller from rolling further away from you. It acts like a short leash that limits the stroller's motion.

The Urban Glide, like all strollers, has a 5-point harness with padded shoulder straps, and belts across the hips and between the legs. This is especially important in minimizing injuries in the event of a stroller flip or in the case of a crash.

The suspension system has better shock absorption on varied terrains like gravel and bumpy roads, than non-jogging strollers. It serves as a natural cushioning and allows the front wheel to bounce when passing over a bump in the road. The tires roll over bumps easily, lessening the impact transferred to your baby's body.

Its most beneficial feature is its light weight, thanks to its all-aluminum frame. It only weighs 16 lbs - the canopies, wheels, all of it - which is lighter than most single 'lightweight' strollers.

Parents will find it easy to push and steer this stroller around even with the combined weight of the stroller itself, the children and the added stuff they bring along on the storage basket.

When the seat is fully reclined, there is a zipper you can open at the top part of the seat and a window will be exposed. This is convenient during warm weather since it provides air flow. Also, this will provide a direct line of sight and comfort for the children knowing that their parent is just right behind them.

This is basically just the stroller you need from birth up until your children grow older. Its weight capacity is up to 50 pounds per seat, has a tall seat back of 18" and 23" from the top of the canopy to the bottom of the seat, which means even tall children could comfortably fit in this stroller.

Unlike most strollers which only has a small brake you can step on, the Zoe has an aluminum bar across the stroller frame that you can step anywhere on. This is helpful when you need to stop suddenly, since you don't need to look down for the brakes.

There are "Pull Here" straps at the bottom of each seat that folds the stroller and auto-locks it. It is compact when folded and can fit into a backpack (sold separately).

This seat is equipped with two independent one-hand recline using a cinch strap at the back. You can adjust practically to any angle from 90 degrees (upright) to 135 degrees (almost flat) since there are no pre-set positions.

The 5-point harness system is easy for parents but difficult for children to lock and undo. 30 lbs of pressure need to be applied to unlock the button. This is easy for the parents who can already exert that much effort but hard for the children who do not have that much force yet.

There is a generous gap between the top of the basket and bottom of the seat which prevents your things from getting snagged when you reach for them.

The XL2 has a 4-panel sun canopy that when fully extended, covers the sun up to your children's knees. The 4 panels are entirely SPF 50 and not just the tip of the canopy unlike most strollers have.

The handlebar is 40.5" from the ground and the rear wheels are placed at a recessed angle which allows room for parents to stride without hitting the back of the stroller. This is called kick space. Even if the handlebar is not adjustable, parents can move closer to the stroller and not worry about unintentionally kicking the stroller when they walk.

Consumers are asked to choose what color combination they would want for the canopy, the shoulder straps, and the wheel caps. With these matching accessories, your stroller would really look like you paid more money for it.