Very simply put the front jogging stroller wheels are either fixed and do not turn side to side or they swivel side to side. The swivel stroller is very good at making sharp turns and is very maneuverable when the stroller is also going to be used in your everyday routine like shopping. The down side is that the swivel stroller wheels are typically smaller than their fixed counterparts and are not as good as the fixed wheel for use in sand or soft ground. Many models with swivel wheels offer an option to lock the wheel in a fixed position but the performance is still less than a standard fixed wheel jogging stroller.
To turn a running stroller with a fixed wheel you would push down slightly on the handle bar while turning the stroller. This is a very easy task when running or jogging but a bit more difficult when walking. Conversely the swivel stroller wheel is very easy to steer as slower speeds but a bit more difficult when walking or in tight spaces.
The question becomes what will the primary use of the jogging stroller be? If you are an avid runner then the you want a system where the jogging stroller wheels are fixed. If you are an occasional jogger or speed walker then a stroller where the jogging stroller wheels swivel may be advantageous since you would be able to use it both exercising and routine daily uses. If you are an active person then either style jogging stroller wheel gives you better options than most traditional strollers.
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