Thule Chariot Jogging Kit 1
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Convert your Thule Chariot single trailer (not included) into a high-performance jogging stroller with the Thule Chariot Jogging Kit 1.
Shop similar products- Kit includes aluminum arms and a 16 in. quick-release wheel; designed for 1-seat strollers
- Installation is simple by clicking the kit into Thule VersaWing
- Includes convenient tracking adjustment to make sure the carrier tracks straight
- Locked wheel for a steady ride
- Compatible with Thule Chariot Sport, Thule Chariot Cross and Thule Chariot Lite (not included)
Imported.
View the Thule Chariot Product LineView all Thule Trailer Accessories| Best Use | Running |
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| Material(s) | Aluminum/rubber |
| Dimensions | 18.7 x 16 x 4.8 inches |
| Weight | 3 lbs. 12 oz. |
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Jogging Kit Poorly Designed
We were hoping to reduce the number of strollers we have - bike trailer, jogging stroller, and regular stroller. Unfortunately the Thule Chariot Cross doesn't solve getting rid of jogging stroller. I'm not sure why people are buying this jogging kit. It's poorly designed because the front wheel is fixed which makes turning it very difficult (it's sad that this is for their top of line product Thule Chariot Cross). I was suprised no product reviews called this issue out. Thule makes a Thule Urban Glide that is designed correctly where the front wheel isn't fixed. Save yourself time and money and don't get the kit
Not My Favourite
The locked wheel isn’t my favourite feature. Quite expensive for a wheel that doesn’t turn at all. I thought with the single wheel it would push more like a B.O.B stroller and would have a lot more control but it is 100% locked straight. Which is fine for some trails but living in the mountains a lot of our trails are winding which makes this wheel pretty impossible to use. Love the bike attachment and the stroller wheels aren’t bad but not quite rugged enough for trails I like to run. Wish there was a single front jogging wheel that swivelled :(
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your feedback on the Thule Chariot Jogging Kit. I understand your frustration with not having a swiveling front wheel on your jogging stroller. Most jogging strollers on the market have a fixed front wheel for stability at higher speeds. Most that have a swiveling front wheel, and are intended for jogging, have the ability to "lock out" the front wheel in a forward position. This safety feature is included in the Thule Urban Glide 2 stroller. While this may be slightly inconvenient, it is a feature designed for the safety of the child riding the jogging stroller.
Great!
I saw somebody gave this a one star review and was curious why. I had to add a review, as I disagree entirely with the one star review. I love that the jogging kit doesn’t have a swiveling front wheel. I find it so much nicer when running with the stroller. It’s more stable, more efficient, and it tracks straight even when running on gravel and dirt. Not to mention much harder to tip over. After running with a BOB stroller for kid 1, and the Thule for 1 and 2, I think the Thule is much better for jogging. The swiveling front wheel is much more manageable for walking and everyday daily use, but it’s so easy to switch between stroller wheels, jogging wheel, and bike trailer, why not use what works best for what you’re doing? It’s expensive, yes. But after using the stroller, and all it’s attachments, for 2 years now, I don’t want to use anything else.
Fantastic
I bought the jogging kit to use with my Chariot Thule Lite and while I find it awesome to run with on roads and fire trails, I can't figure out how to store the wheel and its arms with the little black strap that is provided with the kit. On the regular Chariot there's a boxy-bin on the back of the unit with 4 little attachment points but that isn't there on the Lite. Any suggestions?
Good for straight runs, but bad for frequent turns
Avid runner, got Chariot so spouse can use the trailer to join my runs sometimes. The wheel is too fixed, so much so that it doesn't allow for even subtle turning. Pleasant experience: running on a very straight path like a paved rail trail. Unpleasant experience: running on curvy or oval-like paths around your local park or running around a neighborhood with cul-de-sacs. If you have to turn at all, or even need to veer slightly in one direction, you need to lean the stroller back. I'm comparing this to my Urban Glide 2 that I just had to retire after 6 years. The Urban Glide 2's wheel can be locked for running, but the design of the Urban Glide 2's allows for enough subtle swivel when locked that you can turn/drift on curvy paths without having to lean the stroller back to lift the front wheel off the ground. Notice the Glide 2's wheel is attached from a point above the wheel and the wheel is setback from the attachment point just a bit...so when you give the handlebar a little nudge left or right, the wheel will swivel - with stability - just enough in that direction to allow you to follow curves in a path while keeping the front wheel on the ground. The Urban Glide 2 is a superior running stroller. The only thing better about the Chariot jogging kit is that the wheel is bigger than the Glide 2's front wheel, so it allows for smoother rolling of cracks in the sidewalk, etc. The Thule reps have responded to similar reviews by saying that the front wheel needs to be fixed for safety. This is somewhat misleading. The front wheel needs to be stable, but it doesn't need to be completely fixed. It is unsafe to run with a front wheel that can fully swivel, like the "walking" mode of the Glide 2. It is also unsafe, imo, to have a front wheel so fixed that you spend half your run balancing the stroller on the back two wheels just so you can control which direction it's going. If you will use the jogging kit as much as the bike trailer setup, I would seriously consider getting the Glide 2 and a separate trailer instead of the Chariot.
Awesome addition to the Chariot
If you are a runner, and you have the Chariot, this is for you. There have been comments about it being static but if you have ever run with a swivel wheel up front on a relatively heavy stroller, you will know that having a static wheel up front is the only way to go as it's WAY more stable and keeps rolling straight. The wheel features an adjustment for which you can use to alter the alignment. I have seen other wheel not have this feature and over time, you can get a wheel that you will have to adjust constantly to keep rolling straight. The wheel is big enough to get over anything I run over. I do single track trails, road and loose gravel and the wheel handles the obstacles well. If I go into the thick with it, I reduce the PSI in the front so that it's a little easier on the kiddo and when on the road, I keep the PSI high for better rolling resistance. Overall - very happy with the wheel. Only negative remark (which isn't about the product itself) is that it would have been nice to have been included with an otherwise expensive stroller.
only done one run
I we just received it last week and have only done one run but it worked great.