Baby Jogger Summit Front Wheel - Suspension & Locking
The Baby Jogger Summit front wheel has suspension it can be changed quickly from swivelling mode to locked mode.
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Front Wheel Suspension
The front fork wheel mounting system incorporates an effective but robust suspension system.
It is the leading (front) wheel which causes the most abrupt jarring for the occupant upon impact with an obstacle (object, hollow or bump). Absorbing that impact improves the ride quality and reduces deflection of the pushchair from it's course. |
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Rear Wheel Suspension
The Summit rear wheels have a robust suspension system. Based on a 'sprung hinge' design the suspension permits movement up/down, forwards/back as is required to absorb jolts/bumps whilst preventing sideways movement - the lateral sway found with some rear suspension systems.
The large 16" rear wheels offer a shallow angle of attack to bumps or hollows, combined with the rear suspension these enable smooth ride to be enjoyed by the child. |
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Reverse Locked or Swivel Mode
The front wheel can be changed quickly between reverse locked (off road use) and swivelling and (town) modes.- simply shift the lever to the desired operation
In swivel mode the pushchair is highly maneuvrable - best for smooth/flat surfaces (around town) where lost of sharp turns are required.
In locked mode the pushchair is less susceptible to deflection by rough ground or veering downhill - best for very rough surfaces (off road) or when traversing sloping ground.
The Summit is unique in the 'reverse lock' design, i.e. the front wheel protrudes forward of the pushchair when in locked mode (normally a swivel wheel locks tucked under the pushchair) - this significantly improves manoeuvrability when locked. Just a light pressure with your pushing hand off centre on the handle will cause the pushchair to veer genrly in the direction you want. To turn sharply push down on the handle to lift that front wheel off the ground and swing the whole front around.
You can, generally, steer one handed which is especially useful with a toddler in the other hand, or with a dog on a lead. |
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