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Baby Jogger City Tour 2 Single Review

A well-built stroller that packs a punch for the price
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Baby Jogger City Tour 2 Single Review
Credit: Matt Lighthart
Price:  $260 List
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Manufacturer:   Baby Jogger
By Wendy Schmitz ⋅ Senior Research Analyst  ⋅  Jun 9, 2024
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RANKED
#7 of 11
  • Transport/Storing - 30% 7.2
  • Ease of Use - 30% 7.0
  • Maneuverability - 20% 7.3
  • Quality - 10% 7.0
  • Kid Comfort - 10% 7.6

Our Verdict

The Baby Jogger City Tour 2 is an impressive mid-range travel stroller in our best travel stroller review. This option offered above-average performance in most metrics with a cozy seating area with padded leg rest, a large canopy, and easy-to-access storage. We like the quick fold, and it is easy to push on most surfaces, even if you won't want to push it off the road very far. While the City Tour folds fairly easily and is small, we didn't like that it deploys so easily when we didn't mean to open it. The open button is on the handle, and while there is a different handle to carry the stroller, we suspect many harried parents will grab the handlebar instead since it sticks up and is easy to find. It also performed below average for ease of use and quality, but given the lower price, it was good enough. Overall, the Baby Jogger didn't disappoint so much as it didn't keep up with competitors, and we can see why parents would choose it.
REASONS TO BUY
Rigid Frame
Nice leg rest
Good handle grip
REASONS TO AVOID
Tough to adjust leg rest
Fold doesn't fully lock
Not the softest

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Awards  Best Value Award
Best Budget Travel Stroller
   
Price $260 List
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Bottom Line A nicer travel choice that hits the mark and is sure to please, but pops open easily when foldedBetter performance and a durable design make this budget option an impressive contenderA longer fold makes it less packable, but otherwise, above-average features make it easy to useTight budget choice with below-average performance in most metrics but is very lightweightDisappointing budget option that did not perform well in our comparison tests
Rating Categories Baby Jogger City To... Zoe Traveler UPPAbaby G-Luxe Kolcraft Cloud Plus Summer Infant 3D lite
Transport/Storing (30%)
7.2
6.9
4.8
5.9
6.6
Ease of Use (30%)
7.0
7.2
7.2
6.2
6.0
Maneuverability (20%)
7.3
7.3
6.8
5.4
4.4
Quality (10%)
7.0
7.0
8.0
5.0
4.0
Kid Comfort (10%)
7.6
7.6
7.0
4.7
4.3
Specs Baby Jogger City To... Zoe Traveler UPPAbaby G-Luxe Kolcraft Cloud Plus Summer Infant 3D lite
Capacity Limits Minimum: Birth
Maximum: 45 lbs
Minimum: 3 months
Maximum: 45 lbs
Minimum: 3 months
Maximum: 55 lbs
Minimum: Not specified
Maximum: 50 lbs
Minimum: 6 months
Maximum: 24 months/50 lbs & 43"
Measured Weight 14.1 lbs 13.2 lbs 16.1 lbs 10.1 lbs 13.0 lbs
Measured Folded Dimensions 19.4"W x 8.1"H x 23.1"L 18.6"W x 10.3"H x 23"L 11.7"W x 10.3"H x 41"L 19"W x 10.3"H x 33.3"L 12"W x 10.3"H x 42.3"L
Folded Volume 3,630 cu in 5,134 cu in 9,834 cu in 6,327 cu in 4,822 cu in
Handlebar Height Min/Max 40 in 40 in 43 in 38 in 43 in
Mfr. Max Allowable Total Storage Weight 15 lbs Not specified 10 lbs Not specified 10 lbs
Car Seat Compatibility Baby Jogger N/A N/A N/A N/A
Wheel Type Foam Foam Foam Foam Foam
Brake Type Single Double Single Double Double

Our Analysis and Test Results

Baby Jogger, Part of Newell Rubbermaid since 2015, started in 1984. Launched by parents looking for a jogging stroller, they decided to create what they couldn't find. Baby Jogger continues to make a variety of strollers, car seats, and other products for babies.

Performance Comparison



The Baby Jogger has a simple fold that works well, but it can accidentally flop open when you don't want it to if you hold it by the handle.
Credit: Matt Lighthart

Transporting and Storing


The City Tour 2 earned a slightly above-average score for transporting and storing.


The City Tour 2 weighed in at 14.1 lbs in our tests. This is about average for the group, with several favored options weighing closer to 13 but several weighing more than 17.

We weighed each travel stroller and the City Tour 2 weighs 14.1 lbs.
Credit: Sentry Kelly

Folded, the Baby Jogger measures 19.4"W x 8.1"H x 23.1"L or 3,630 in^3. This makes it one of the smaller folded options.

The Baby Jogger has a relatively small fold.
The Baby Jogger has a relatively small fold.
The City Tour 2 fits easily in the trunk of our compact SUV.
The City Tour 2 fits easily in the trunk of our compact SUV.

The carry handle is the fold pull and it doesn't self-stand. We had trouble accidentally grabbing the handlebar where the unfold button resides and frequently partially deployed the stroller when we didn't intend to.

baby jogger city tour 2 single - despite some unique features like front access to the storage bin...
Despite some unique features like front access to the storage bin, it is somewhat below average for ease of use.
Credit: Matt Lighthart

Ease of Use


The City Tour 2 earned a slightly below-average result for ease of use. While it isn't challenging to use, it didn't perform as well as competitors.

The Baby Jogger fold is simple, but it can partially deploy if you lift it by the handlebar instead of the folding handle.
Credit: Matt Lighthart

Fold and Unfold


The fold is a one-hand operation that auto-locks but doesn't self-stand. - unfolds very well. The lock must be unlatched before you can unfold it. It has a sort of push-down fold that divides the stroller into thirds. We consistently had trouble getting the last portion to snap into place, but it wasn't a deal breaker.

The baby Jogger has front storage bin access but it is tight and not as easy to use as the rear access.
Credit: Matt Lighthart

Storage


The storage bin has unique front access with the lifting leg rest, but it isn't as wide as the back. We still think this is useful and appreciate the thoughtful design. The bin easily held our medium-sized diaper bag, and we could cram the larger bag with some effort but no extra space. It has a maximum weight capacity of 15 lbs, making it one of the best in the bunch and on par with many full-size options.

baby jogger city tour 2 single - the buckle on the city tour 2 requires more pressure to press the...
The buckle on the City Tour 2 requires more pressure to press the button than most.
Credit: Matt Lighthart

Harness


The Baby Jogger harness webbing is mid-grade without being a standout for softness or discomfort. The straps are easy to adjust, with a wide size variation. The buckle is average and requires 20-25 lbs of pressure to release, which is more than the average buckle.

baby jogger city tour 2 single - the single-action brake pedal on the baby jogger is easy to press...
The single-action brake pedal on the Baby Jogger is easy to press and release.
Credit: Matt Lighthart

Brakes


The brakes are single-action with a pedal near the right side rear wheel. It is a press-to-set and lift-to-release design. While it isn't as nice as those that do not require underside lifting, this one was not hard and didn't hurt sandaled feet.

The City Tour 2 is easy to put together, unpacking and putting the wheels on.
Credit: Sentry Kelly

Ease of Setup


The Baby Jogger comes almost fully assembled and requires no tools. It only needed the wheels to be clicked into place, and it took us around 4 minutes to unpack and get ready to roll. Our only complaint is that the manual is inside the packed stroller, which makes it harder to access.

Car Seat Compatiblity


This stroller is compatible with infant car seats made by Baby Jogger. Check your manual and the Baby Jogger website for specific details, as compatibility often changes over time.

The City Tour 2 has locking swivel front wheels.
Credit: Matt Lighthart

Maneuverability


The City Tour 2 is neither impressive nor disappointing for maneuverability, with a score slightly above the average. The Baby Jogger has locking swivel front wheels for help over uneven terrain. The wheels are small, but that is common in this category.

The Tour is relatively nimble, but you can see the front wheel swivel when it really shouldn't.
Credit: Matt Lighthart

This stroller has a rigid frame that helps it easily move smoothly over flat surfaces. The small wheelbase has more potential for tipping, but all the travel strollers had this issue. The rigid frame also comes to the rescue in thicker grass, making it manageable in the grass, but the small wheels thwart any real love of uneven terrain.

baby jogger city tour 2 single - the baby jogger offers nicer materials and construction at a lower...
The Baby Jogger offers nicer materials and construction at a lower price than others.
Credit: Matt Lighthart

Quality


The Baby Jogger is a nice quality option for the price range, but it doesn't match the upper echelon of the options in our review. That said, we don't think most parents will be disappointed with what you get.

baby jogger city tour 2 single - the foam-filled plastic wheels on the baby jogger are not the best...
The foam-filled plastic wheels on the Baby Jogger are not the best quality, and a different design would be more durable.
Credit: Matt Lighthart

The wheels on the Baby Jogger are small and dense with plastic spokes. It is 5 inches in diameter and has a cheap foam-filled plastic design. They do not feel durable and are only 71 HA for Shore A hardness testing.

The City Tour 2 has durable and soft-feeling fabric. It is relatively thick and feels higher quality than many competitors. The frame is sturdy with very little flex for a travel stroller. The overall fit and finish are a nice matte black finish with clean joints and nice rounded edges.

baby jogger city tour 2 single - the city tour 2 has a padded sling-style seat and padded leg rest...
The City Tour 2 has a padded sling-style seat and padded leg rest that adjusts up for napping.
Credit: Matt Lighthart

Kid's Comfort


The City Tour 2 performed well in our tests for kids' comfort with a roomy seat, padded leg rest, and more.

Seat


The City Tour 2 has a deep reclining seat back with a plastic toggle adjustment that requires one hand to lower and two to raise. The leg rest is padded and has two positions.

baby jogger city tour 2 single - the baby jogger seat recline has a pinchable toggle to recline and...
The Baby Jogger seat recline has a pinchable toggle to recline and two straps to pull to make it upright.
Credit: Matt Lighthart

It is sufficiently rigid and requires only one hand to adjust. The adjustment could be better, and might be hard with a child in the seat. The footrest is sturdy, but curved and wider shoes might be uncomfortable with the side curves.

baby jogger city tour 2 single - the baby jogger mesh peek-a-boo window is adequate but we aren't...
The Baby Jogger mesh peek-a-boo window is adequate but we aren't fans of Velcro closure as it can be loud for napping children.
Credit: Matt Lighthart

Sunshade


The Baby Jogger sunshade is UPF 50+. It is an average size with a pop-out visor and has a smallish mesh peek-a-boo window. The cover for the window is Velcro (which is not our favorite since it is loud) and is held open with a toggle and loop. It's better than average, but not as big as others.

baby jogger city tour 2 single - if you are looking for a mid-range option with a middle-of-the-road...
If you are looking for a mid-range option with a middle-of-the-road price, the City Tour 2 could be it.
Credit: Matt Lighthart

Should You Buy the Baby Jogger City Tour 2 Single?


The answer is maybe. This stroller missed being an award winner by a narrow margin, largely related to our repeated accidental deploying when folded. It offers just enough to keep kids comfortable and parents pleased, and we think many will find it to be a great option in their baby gear lineup. It is compatible with Baby Jogger infant car seats, which could be a selling point if you already own one. We don't think you'll be frustrated or disappointed in the City Tour 2, but we think there are similarly priced options that can also please.

What Other Travel Strollers Should You Consider?


The Zoe Traveler is a similarly priced option with an equal score. It performed slightly better and slightly worse depending on the metric, but we gave it an award because it never accidentally opened when folded, which happened with the Baby Jogger. The Zoe is a durable stroller that folds small, has enough features for travel, and is one of the largest sunshades in the group. If given the choice between the two, we would choose and did choose the Zoe over the Jogger.

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