Need a great all-around double sport stroller? The Thule Urban Glide 2 may just be exactly what you need. Check out my full review of the Urban Glide 2 below.
I've partnered with Thule for this review.
Last fall I'd just started running again and was so excited to break out my trusty jogging stroller to train for a 5K with my little guy in tow. Of course, just a few weeks later I'd find out I was expecting baby number 2 and I ended up suffering from pretty severe morning sickness. My plans to train for a 5K and ultimately a half marathon got shelved... at least for the time being. Now that our baby girl is here, I'm already looking forward to losing this baby weight (all 40 pounds of it!) and getting back in shape. That's why I was thrilled when Thule reached out about their new Active with Kids line of products, including the Thule Urban Glide 2 double sports stroller.
Thule was established in Sweden in 1942 and their mission is to bring you closer to the world and your passion for life. They have a true passion for helping active families and outdoor enthusiasts and wants to help you transport anything you care for safely, easily, and in style. With Thule, you're free to live your life to the fullest. They have a full line of products including carriers and racks, travel and sport bags, general bags and case, and perhaps their most precious cargo carriers -multifunctional child carriers, bicycle trailers, child bike seats, and sport strollers. Applying expertise and rigorous testing standards, Thule offers safety, ease of use and perfect fit for your active lifestyle.
Thule Urban Glide 2
The Thule Urban Glide 2 is available in Dark Shadow (Black), Blue, and Mars (Red).
Thule sent me a Blue Urban Glide 2 and I couldn't wait to take a closer look at it. I had set aside some time with my husband for assembly because I figured it would be a lengthy process, but to our surprise the Urban Glide 2 came almost fully assembled. All we really had to do was pop on the wheels and we were ready to stroll.
First, let's take a look at the seats on the Thule Urban Glide 2.
The Thule Urban Glide 2 has two identical, well-padded seats, each measuring 10.5" wide at the very back of the seat (the seat fans slightly outward so it ends up being 11.5" wide) and 21" tall; and it's about 22" from the base of the seat to the very top of the canopy. The seat depth measures 7.75" and there is a 9.5" drop from the front of the seat to the foot rest. The depth of the seat is quite a bit more shallow than our single jogging stroller (with a seat depth of 10"), so just keep that in mind if your children are older and/or taller. The seats are designed for children ages 6 months and up and accommodates children up to 50 pounds (100 pounds total for the stroller). If you'll be using this stroller with an infant, you'll need to use the Thule infant car seat adapter (purchased separately and it's compatible with many major brands).
The infant car seat adapter easily attaches to the frame of the stroller. When standing in front of the stroller, you'll attach the adapter to the left seat. It just takes a minute to attach or remove the adapter. I'm using this adapter with our Britax B-Safe infant car seat and I think it fits great. You can see from the head-on shot above that the adapter does encroach a bit on the other child's seat, but my 3 year old hasn't found this to be troublesome at all. Just a note - it's not recommended to jog/run with an infant less than 6 months old; you'll mainly use the adapter and infant car seat for general strolling.
Each seat has a 5-point padded safety harness and the buckle is very well made. To release the buckle you'll have to compress the two red buttons and squeeze the bottom of the buckle on each side. It's just difficult enough that your toddler likely won't be able to escape. The Thule logo crotch pad is sewn onto the harness, which I love so it doesn't get lost in the hustle and bustle of getting your child in and out of the seat.
The shoulder straps are adjustable by sliding the should belt height adjustment buckle on the vertical web straps. A no re-thread system is awesome in my book. I also really like the length of the pads on the shoulder straps. They're plenty big for older kids, whereas most strollers have pretty short pads that don't do much in terms of comfort for your little passengers. Each seat has a mesh storage pouch on the side which is perfectly sized for bottles or sippy cups.
Each seat on the Urban Glide 2 can recline independently to a near-flat position by using the infinite recline clamp located on the back the seats. Just squeeze the handles of the clamp and move the seat either up or down until you reach the desired position for your child.
When the seat is reclined, you'll be able to open the optional venting window for additional airflow to your little one. Just lift up the flap and tuck it into the pocket above and you'll reveal a mesh panel. I absolutely love this feature since it's so hot and humid here in the south. A little airflow is always a good thing!
The canopies on the Thule Urban Glide 2 are definitely full coverage and this Florida mom appreciates it! I also love that each seat has it's own adjustable canopy rather than it just being one large continuous canopy. That way if one child wants their canopy down and the other one wants it up, it's no problem and no fighting will ensue (thank you Thule!). If you're using the infant car seat adapter you'll be able to fully cover your baby with the combined effort of their car seat canopy and the Urban Glide's canopy. They'll sort of meet in the middle but you'll still have airflow between them. Just a tip - if your older passenger wants their canopy down, be sure to do that before you secure your infant seat in the adapter because it may impede the other canopy's ability to move forward (depending on your model of car seat).
Each canopy also has a peek-a-boo window (made of waterproof plastic) with magnetic closure. Again, Thule shows it's thoughtful design by including a magnetic closure instead of Velcro. There's nothing worse than waking your sleeping child with the loud tear of Velcro as you're trying to sneak a peek at them. There's a little pocket at the top of each window that you can tuck the flap into if you want a continuous view of your child.
Another thing that's going to make ride more comfortable for your kiddos are the large 16" rear and 12" front pneumatic tires and rear suspension (you can see the suspension in the photo on the right above - those stacked, ribbed plastic pieces on each side of the frame compress to absorb bumps on the ride). I've been putting the suspension system to the test on our morning walks and I think it's pretty great. You can also see the parking brake pictured above. Just push down on the red foot pedal to engage the break, and lift it up with your foot to start strolling again.
As I mentioned, the front wheel on the Urban Glide 2 is 12" in diameter. While you're strolling, the wheel can pivot a full 360 degrees. When you're running or going over bumpier terrain, you can lock the wheel either forward or backward.
Underneath the stroller is a large storage compartment (and I'm talking HUGE) with a zippered water resistant cover. This is probably the best storage solution I've ever seen on a stroller. Not only is this super functional and awesome for jogging, but it's also great for trips to the zoo or theme parks when you're bringing a lot of stuff with you and maybe you'd like to conceal some items when you have to leave your stroller behind for a ride or attraction. There's also an easy access zippered pouch on the outside of the storage compartment. Besides this large storage compartment, there is also a good sized mesh pocket on the back of each seat. This is usually when I store my water bottle and the kids' necessities that I need to easily access.
This stroller has an ergonomic, foam-wrapped handlebar with a range of heights for the caregiver's comfort. With just the push of a button, you can adjust the handlebar height up or down. There's also a great hand break and safety strap to loop around your wrist as you're strolling or jogging. The handlebar does feel a little "thin" to me and I wish it was a bit more substantial since you're potentially pushing a lot of weight in front of you, but it does get the job done.
The fold on a stroller can really make or break it for me. Luckily, the Urban Glide 2 offers a one-handed fold. All you have to do is lift the flap on the front of the seat, then slide and rotate the folding handle until the frame collapses (it even has a standing fold, which I love). Then you can attach the locking strap to ensure the stroller stays folded.It's truly super easy. For a side-by-side double stroller, the Urban Glide 2 has a pretty compact fold and you can easily pop the back wheels off to save even more space if needed. This stroller only weighs 32 pounds (which is about 2-5 pounds lighter than other popular double jogging stroller brands). My almost 3 year old weighs 32 pounds as well, so it's no real burden for me to lift this stroller in and out of my SUV, I'm pretty used to it.
The frame of the stroller measures 30.75 inches wide. Since most standard door frames measure 30" to 36" in width you may be able to navigate this through some door frames without a problem. As you can see, I'm able to stroll right through my front doorway, but be sure to measure your door if this might be an issue for you. Of course, you could also keep it folded until you get outdoors.
Overall, we're really enjoying using the Thule Urban Glide 2. I think it has a lot of great features and am really looking forward to stretching my legs and running with it as soon as I get clearance from my doctor (I'm about 3 weeks postpartum at the time this review was written). Just from pushing it on our power walks in the morning, I feel like it handles well and my kiddos have been enjoying the ride. My husband has used it while running with our son and he thought it had good maneuverability and was fairly easy to push. We're so excited to have the Urban Glide 2 to get outside with both kids and love the fact that we don't have to sacrifice being fit just because we have small kids.
Another thing we're loving about having this stroller is that it sets a great example for our children. They can see mom and dad being physically active and we can all be together while we're exercising.
This all-around fantastic sports stroller is available in a single model (the Urban Glide) or the double model which I've featured here. Retail value for the Urban Glide is $399 and the Urban Glide 2 is $649 (but you may be able to find them cheaper on Amazon - affiliate link included so check there first).
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Paula Proffitt says
I appreciated the thoughfullness of the giveaway I have a new grand daughter and a preemie great Niece who are going to grow up and be best friends and I would to be able to take them both or a walk together in such an amazing stroller beacuse it looks to be very safe and a comfortable ride for not only me but for the babies as well!!!! Ty
Brooke Berger says
Great review! I run everyday and really need a double stroller now that I have 2 kids. Thule seems like an amazing brand and I would love to try
sabrina macdougall says
Thanks for the review! This looks awesome! I'm always up for a good double!!
Breana Holmes says
I really like that there is a car seat attachment- I could take my two youngest and mommy- needy with me while I run. I also love that it will fit through the door way. I hate taking up a ton of space while shopping- easy to do with my four kids! This would be awesome to win
Deborah D says
I love that this stroller has huge wheels and that the canopies function separately.
Kelly says
Thanks for the reviee. This stroller looks awesome.
Erika Knighy says
Great review! I recently started running and have been shopping for a jogging stroller, this one looks awesome!
brandi greenfield says
I love that it fits through doorways, and also that the canopies function separately. The wheels seem very sturdy as well. this would be awesome to win, i could really use it.
Jessica boyette says
This stroller looks awesome !. For a double jogger is folds up so slim and is so light!
Morgan B says
This looks awesome, I love all the features and the cimpact fold down
Twilla Stockon says
Great information. Very nice review.
Renee Smith says
I love everything about this stroller! It's great it can accommodate up to 100 pounds and I love the dual canopies. Great review-I like the diagram with the measurements. It was very helpful!
Jennifer Vaughn says
This is an awesome stroller. The review is very detailed. I love when people take the time to write things like this because it really helps me decide when I'm considering making a purchase, especially an expensive one.
Ellicia says
I said I wanted red but the blue is beautiful
Janet W. says
This looks like such a great stroller to maneuver and very comfortable for children to ride in. I love the larger wheels and it looks like a smooth ride.
kristen says
Looks like an amazing stroller- thanks for the review, we are currently in the market for one and all the accessories too
Regina Wright says
Congratulations on the little one! 🙂
Love the review! I need a double jogger so bad. Even a single will do. I really need to get out and walk some weight off. I love that you mentioned that you didn't have to sacrifice being fit due to having small children. Makes me feel better. Great attitude! And
cassidy ciazza-morelli says
This is exactly what our family needs right now. I am five months pregnant and have a 13 month old. This would be such a lifesaver!
DeBra Staack says
I love that you can throw a car seat in one side without a handle going across the other seat.
Michelle Cypher says
I want to start running/walking again. This looks perfect.
Amanda J says
THULE has great customer service! I adore that tiny extra fold on the shade -- it makes ALL the difference with sun, especially in the early morning. All strollers should have it! Great review!
Lori P. says
Thanks for the great review! Love all of the easy to use features and especially the full canopy! Also love that if fits older children too.
Amanda Saltsman says
These look so useful. I love how you showed the double one fit through the door I wondered about that. I think you covered everything and made all us moms want one bad!
Misty Taylor says
Okay first off what is not to love about the Thule Urban Glide 2 sports stroller! I love how easy it is to assemble and basically comes put together. I hate getting things that take forever to put together. Being a mom of an 11 month old and 3 year old, I am amazed at the seats dimensions, this will help encourage me to get out there and get moving more. The breaking system is another feature I'm loving along with the fact that the bottom area zips to help protect out items. This stroller looks like just the thing our family needs to stay active!
Sandy chiang says
Love the reveiw. Saw this brand at a baby show and your reveiw answers a few questions I wanted to ask. Thank you.
Sandy chiang says
Another product I would love is their sapling elite!
erika thacker says
I have just started running and my younger two need to be in the stroller or they can't keep up! my oldest loves to bike so that'd work perfectly if I were to win one. Otherwise I ill be sticking the the treadmill lol. Our current double strollers wheels are stuck in lock mode and won't turn! I love the color of blue they used with this stroller and the design!
Kari Barone says
The Thule Urban Glide 2 looks like a fantastic option for those parents with two young children who wish to remain active. I also appreciate the one handed fold. The 50 lb. weight limit per seat is great for those with an older child. My 2 year old has just recently outgrown our stroller, so the larger seat is wonderful.Maneuverability is a top factor in choosing a running stroller in my opinion, so the Thule Urban Glide looks like a win for active parents.
Jayne says
I'm in the market for a double jogger and have been trying to research a good one. I haven't come across this one yet, but it looks nice! Would be so great to win! Thanks for the opportunity & for the helpful review! Love being able to see the measurements!
Amber Ludwig says
Oh I love that it comes almost assembled!!! How perfect for us buys mommas!! I love that it fits easily through doorways and also has the vents in the seat shades!! My son at 2, still loves peeking at us through them 🙂 Plud we get such humid summers here that keeping stroller airflow is super important!!
Nadine Drake says
Thanks for a very informative review of the Thule Urban Glide stroller......I've been looking to buy a stroller to keep at my house since I am a first time grandma and watch my granddaughter, now that my daughter has returned back to work.....would love to win one too!!!!!
Kimberly Kleckner says
This stroller looks awesome. I could really use it with my 2 boys.
Stephanie Phelps says
This has to be the most versatile stroller I have ever seen! I love the ease of use it seems to be and I think you covered all the bases in this review to make me want to get one for our newest member!
Julie Huffaker says
Thank you for the review, I have been researching double strollers and I actually have never heard of this one before. I love all the information you list about this stroller, now I really want one!!
Julie Huffaker says
Another Thule product I would LOVE to have is the Thule Coaster bike trailer!
Charmayne says
Great review! This stroller sounds awesome!
Natalie says
Thank you for the review! I love that it has a car seat adapter!
Theresa Hover says
This is a great stroller review, I love how many different photo's you've shared showing the different configurations and all the little details that are so important when deciding on a stroller. The picture with the measurements is super helpful! I could see this being a perfect stroller for anyone with a baby and toddler in tow.
kim vh says
What a great, in depth, thorough review of this product! I love the double stroller and the color choices, too great!
theresa m. says
I really appreciate that you can attach an infant car seat and have a toddler sit next to it with enough room, all while fitting through a normal sized doorway!
wendy browne says
Thank you for the very thorough review, the photos were great. I'm having my third baby with 17 years between the last baby and am looking at all the new products on the market. This looks worth the money, I've never had a jogging stroller.
desiree says
this would come in handy out here in mo we have a lot of parks and then we have hill and then the kid can sit and in joy the sites
Somdad says
I've been looking for a double stroller and this one sounds very interesting. Thanks for the review!
Amanda says
I've always thought a side-by-side double stroller would be too bulky and not fit through a doorway, now I see I should reconsider! This looks like a great stroller.
Carissa F says
OMGosh! I love that this has an option for a car seat! Thanks for including pictures too bc I wouldn't have been able to see how nice it still looks with the car seat in there! Planning on baby #2 in the next year and this would be PERFECT!
Heather T. says
I loved this review! I'm expecting twins and researching has been not so fun but this stroller is awesome! I have always wanted the side by side but the door factor was always a concern but for running it just makes sense to have the kids side by side! Thanks for the great review!
Megan Lemon says
Love this review and the stroller! I am expecting a second baby in December and have been searching and spending hours reviewing double strollers. This one has everything I am looking for!!
Lisa Fox says
Nice review. This stroller looks fantastic, and I especially like that it should be able to fit through doorways...well, most doorways. You never know how that will work with side-by-side double strollers. The zippered, waterproof storage area on the bottom is also a nice feature.
Kathryn S says
Wow! So many great features on this double stroller! Love the large amount of storage space and overall seat adaptability. What a great stroller!
Ashley C says
This sounds like such an amazing stroller! We have been looking for a great stroller and this one certainly seems to fit the bill!
Danielle G says
This looks lovely! It's wonderful that it comes almost fully assembled and that you can purchase a car seat adapter to use for infants!
Claire Rheinheimer says
That basket underneath is amazing! I have good double stroller, but I can't use that basket at all. I love the water resistend zippered part, we often get caught in the rain it seems like. This stroller seems to be way more convenient than what I'm currently using!
Alex W says
I'm LOVING this stroller!!! I really love the sleek design and that it has a break on the handle, you never know when you may need help slowing your stroller down, especially if you are jogging (or in my case power walking) downhill!
crystal davis says
I've been wanting a jogging stroller. I need to get my big butt up and try to lose this baby weight before trying for my little girl, again.
Brittney says
This stroller looks amazing! I've got another little one due in Oct. and it would be amazing to be able to take both my children out in a jogger.
Joey Wright says
Congrats to you and family on new bby
This review was very informative. My wife and i have been looking for a double jogger for quite some time.
Leela R says
This sounds like a great stroller. It's a little sad that the seat depth is so shallow since I tend to have tall kiddos, but otherwise it looks like a great stroller with good storage.
Megan C says
LOVE that the seats recline independently and also... and I know it's a silly detail to fall in love with but.... I LOVE the magnetic closures! I'm on baby #3 and I've experienced the dreaded velcro wake-ups and when one works for a stroller nap, that nap time is SACRED, haha!
Lisa Garland says
I love that it has an infant car seat adaptor! Very nice stroller and would be great for running off that baby weight!
Amy Kat says
I really like the separate canopies, and that they are nice and shady. The blue is gorgeous too!
Meg Brock says
This looks like a wonderful stroller! I'd love to use it with my kids!
Meg Brock says
This looks like a wonderful stroller! I'd love to win and use it with my kids!
Meg Brock says
I'd also love to have the Thule Sapling Elite Child Carrier.
Trisha Chamberlain says
Thanks for such a complete review. Love the safety features and the measurements that you included. Very helpful.
Emily Wilson says
I have been double stroller shopping since I found out I was pregnant with baby girl two! This stroller has jumped to the top of my list after reading your review. I love the one handed fold and the independent shades. The infant car seat adapter is really nice also. My babies tend to stay tiny so the seat depth wouldn't ever be a big problem for us. I also like the storage compartment size. Compared to other double strollers, this has a pretty large compartment for storage. I really love this stroller now!
Jeanette E. says
Wow! Love the quality. The big wheels and suspension would definitely make taking my kiddos around much much easier on everyone! I have a double stroller, it's about 4 years old now and in Dire need of replacing before baby #4 gets here! It has the smaller wheels and doesn't do well on walks over gravel, on trails or anything other then perfectly flat pavement!! I would LOVE a stroller like this, thanks for all the great photos too!
Liz R. says
This stroller looks like it has everything we have been looking for in a double stroller. The seats that recline far enough for both children to nap, ample sun shades, storage, and folding options so it can go into the vehicle. And it looks like it will fit thru most doorways!
kelli boydston says
great review and i definitely take your word for it. i'm glad the double stroller can fit through most doors and that your 3 year old doesn't mind the adapter being on his side.
naomi c says
LOVE that it holds the infant seat and is a jogger
Jeanne Coulombe says
Thank you for the chance at this great giveaway. My daughters friend just had twin girls and she could so use this great double strollers during these beautiful summer days. I would love to bless her with this stroller
Jo-Ann Brightman says
I may have commented in the wrong place. . I like everything about this stroller from the one handed fold to the swivel wheel to,the large Storage compartment.
sarah poole says
I desperately want a double jogger!!
Vickie Douthat says
My daughter is due in December, thank you for the chance to win this great stroller!p
Nikki Strong says
I'd like to try the thule urban glide stroller.
Alison says
I think this is a wonderful review for an amazing stroller!
Cindy B says
I think it's great how lightweight it is for a two kiddo stroller. I hope we'll need it one day, soon.
Amy L says
This stroller is perfect! It has such functionality! Many double joggers don't have a brake which is super important if you're actually going to run. Also, the idea of a zippered storage compartment is genius! Again if you're running things could bounce out or a puddle could splash up. What a great idea, how has no one else thought of this yet? Added bonus? It's preeeetttttty! 😀 I love the sleek shape and beautiful, bright colors!
Jennifer babich says
Looks like a great product!!! Love when companies go beyond the tires and focus on all of the other features that make running with baby easier!
Jennifer babich says
Would love to also win a rolling duffel!
Aneesa says
I really love this stroller.
Crystal De Los Santos says
I really appreciate seeing the measurements and how easy it is to fold.
Sarh S says
I love that you can put an infant carrier in one seat and let your older child sit in the other seat, not many double strollers securely hold an infant seat.
Dandi D says
I would really like to get a jogging stroller, and this looks like a great one to check out!
Helen says
I love all the storage compartments that this stroller has. It would be perfect for using to get back into shape after I have my baby.
Mi Webber says
I love the versatility, and easy open/close features. And of course the big wheels, gotta have those.
Rosie says
I've seen people with a glide2 and it looks awesome! It has so many nice features, and good to know it isn't that hard to finish its assembly.
Nancy says
This looks very nice!
Beth Brown says
This looks like a great tool to help me get in shape, but keep my baby and toddler happy. As a bonus, it looks it will take years to outgrow!
Terri S. says
I love the many fantastic features of this Thule stroller (easy fold, large storage area, foam wrapped adjustable height handle bar, near flat position recline, full coverage canopy, peek-a-boo flap, padded seat, etc.). Your photos are great and really highlight everything about this stroller. Thank you!
Jana says
What a great review! I would love, love, love to have the Thule Urban Glide. I love the harness, the storage, and the covers. It looks so easy to maneuver and would be a comfortable ride for my son!
Emmely Bostic says
Such a thought-out and detailed review! Will definitely consider Thule when shopping for our next stroller.
Keke F says
Thanks for the awesome in depth review. We're due in Oct and are trying to pick a running stroller.
Catherine Alger says
Thanks for the awsome in depth review.
I love all the easy to use features.
Alexandra Morarity says
Thank you for the review! I want this for myself this is definitely riding in style! The double stroller features are amazing and beyond anything I have ever own! My kids would definitely love this!
Veronica says
Thanks for the review! I have a 20 month old and am due with my second in November.
Dani Osenbaugh says
I must have this stroller! I am obsessed with it after reading your review! It looks so incredible!
Sara Sturges says
I am planning on starting the Couch to 5K and this would be perfect for both of my boys! I love how it is made in Sweden since I am Swedish and the fact that it can hold a carseat and has awesome sunshades for the kids makes it even more awesome!!
Elizabeth N. says
his jogging stroller sounds awesome. One of the double stroller features that I keep telling the hubby is important to me is the ability to adjust each seat separately to meet the individual kids needs - such as reclining one and not having to recline the other as well as the canopy. I also love the pouches on each seat to put items in.
Christina Strapp Lambert says
I like that it has rear suspension and I like the large storage basket.
Lynette says
This is a brand we love, and this looks like a great stroller. The storage!
Kathryn Duplichan says
This looks like an amazing double stroller. It looks very comfortable which is high on my list of must haves for my twins
Marha says
So excited Thule makes the strollers now, love their bike trailer.
Marha says
Thule 569 for bikes on our car. Would complete our Thule chariot.
Jennifer Boehme says
This is nice! I like how quick it is to adjust or really do anything with this stroller. Letting the handle bars adjust to height is good. I like the 5 point harness.
Jennifer Kreisler says
Love the sturdiness of it-- the hand brake, the colors, the larger wheels and the movement..... thanks for the review!
Melissa H. says
I love how it folds up! This seems like something worth having for my toddler and baby on the way. I'd love to be more active with them!
Jessica Lodge says
I love that you showed this stroller in the doorway. That is things something people don't think about. What a nice stroller. It looks like such comfortable stroll. I also love that it's only 32 lbs. My single stroller is 23lbs so 32lbs doesn't seem like a big jump for twice the stroller.
Richard Hicks says
I love how it is designed. Three wheels make it easier to maneuver and push.
Stephanie M says
This is amazing, and I'm so glad you took pictures of how the stroller can actually make it through a doorway
Lily Kwan says
These jogging strollers look very nice. Thanks for sharing!
Michelle says
Great review! Thanks for sharing! I was contemplating this and the Bob duallie but I love the look of the Urban Glide so much more!