Thule
Glide 3
Configuration: Manufacturer base single-stroller configuration (Black, model 10101970), confirmed against this exact ASIN (B0FRJ7K6SL): the listing title names the Glide 3 with a fixed front wheel and air-filled tires, and its detail table Model Number 10101970 and UPC 872299049578 match the Thule US product page exactly; 'What's in the box: Jogging stroller' — no bundled accessories; the absent cup holder is corroborated by the read Vine reviews.
Thule Glide 3: a 24.9 lb dedicated running stroller with a fixed 16 in front wheel, 18 in air-filled rear wheels, suspension, an integrated twist hand brake, a one-handed fold to 35 x 22.8 x 12 in, and a documented ride window of 6 months to 4 years.
- Age suitability6 mo
- Stroller weight24.9 lb
- Max child height44 in
- WarrantyLifetime frame
Detailed conditions for each figure live in the specifications below.
Product details
Our Take
The Glide 3 is a dedicated runner, and its geometry says so: a fixed 16 in front wheel with 18 in air-filled rears, suspension, and a twist hand brake that gives real speed control on descents. Straight-line tracking is the point of the fixed wheel - steering means lifting the front end, a fair trade on open road and a real constraint in crowded aisles. The one-hand fold leaves a 35 x 22.8 x 12 in package, the ride window is 6 months to 4 years within 49 lb and 44 in per child inside a 75 lb total load, and Thule covers the frame for a limited lifetime.
The owner side needs a label: the page shows 4.9 out of 5 across 11 ratings, and all seven individually written reviews behind it are Vine free-product cards - a small, incentivized sample, not a verdict. Inside it, a smooth roll on mixed terrain recurs, the hand brake is liked, and the folded footprint stayed large enough that one reviewer removed all three wheels for a trunk.
The box holds the stroller alone - no cup holder - air-filled tires want regular upkeep, and no newborn configuration is documented, so this is a 6-months-up runner, not a from-birth system.
What we like
- 24.9 lb runner's frame with a one-handed compact fold
- Fixed 16 in front wheel and 18 in air-filled rear wheels with suspension, built for running
- Integrated twist hand brake plus parking brake for speed control on hills
- Magnetic-buckle 5-point harness, one-handed recline and a built-in adjustable leg rest
Worth knowing
- No numeric unfolded size is published, and the Vine reviewers read found the folded footprint large
- Air-filled tires need inflation to 30-35 psi and regular upkeep
- The box holds the stroller alone — no cup holder in the package
- The fixed front wheel trades swivel steering for straight-line tracking
Best for
Runners who want a light dedicated jogging stroller for one child inside the 6 months-to-4-years window and prefer a fixed front wheel for straight-line speed.
Consider another option if
You need a documented newborn option, swivel steering for tight city turns, or a small folded footprint for a compact car.
Written by googaia from verified manufacturer documentation and published reviews. We do not test products ourselves.
Specifications
Primary figures come from manufacturer sources for the configuration shown. Where a row rests on a secondary source (retailer listing or independent test), the row's source link names it. Missing means not found in the sources checked — we never estimate.
Size & portability
- Stroller weight
- 24.9 lb (11.3 kg)
- Assembled dimensions
- Not found in the manufacturer sources checked
- Folded dimensions
- 35 x 22.8 x 12 in (LxWxH)
- Fold
- One-handed compact fold with fold handle and fold lock for storage and transport
Child fit
- Age suitability
- 6 months to 4 years, ending with whichever comes first of the weight and height limits
- Maximum child weight
- 49 lb (22.2 kg)
- Maximum child height
- 44 in (111.8 cm)
- Newborn configuration
- Not documented in the manufacturer sources checked; no from-newborn configuration is claimed for this stroller
Everyday features
- Seat direction
- Not found in the manufacturer sources checked
- Recline
- One-handed recline, multi-position seat with built-in leg rest; seat attaches to and detaches from the frame
- Adjustable calf support
- Built-in adjustable leg rest.
- Wheels
- Fixed 16 in front wheel; 18 in rear wheels; air-filled (pneumatic) tires inflated to 30-35 psi (2.0-2.4 bar); front wheel on a quick-release skewer; reflective rims
- Suspension
- Yes; smooth suspension for parent and child
- Basket capacity
- 15 lb
- Handlebar
- Ergonomic adjustable handlebar with height adjustment via the handlebar adjustment lever; numeric adjustment range not published
- Canopy
- Multi-position canopy with zipper extension and mesh ventilation, peek-a-boo window and reflective edge
Additional specifications
- Brakes
- Integrated twist hand brake for speed control plus a parking brake (lever to the 'Max!' position)
- Seat configuration
- Single-child all-terrain jogging stroller (dedicated runner with fixed front wheel)
- Warranty
- Thule warranty (US): limited lifetime warranty on the stroller frame; three years on stroller fabric and parts; both subject to the conditions of Thule's published warranty policy.
- Seating capacity
- 1 child
- Max Stroller Weight Capacity
- 75 lb (34 kg) total load; child plus cargo plus accessories
- Jogging suitability
- Manufacturer-designated jogging/running stroller with a fixed front wheel; Thule states it meets and exceeds the strict requirements of the new running stroller safety standard
- Harness
- Padded 5-point harness with magnetic buckle, fully adjustable; wrist strap on the push handle
- Storage
- Large cargo basket, rear mesh pocket and two mesh compartments
- Sitting Height
- 21 in
- Door Pass Through
- 27 in
- Materials
- Aluminum, steel, plastic parts with solution dyed polyester fabrics
- Model Number
- 10101970 (Black)
- Cup Holder
- Not in the package; the offer ships the jogging stroller only
Care & Warranty
Warranty
Lifetime frame.
Full care instructions & warranty terms
Warranty: Thule warranty (US): limited lifetime warranty on the stroller frame; three years on stroller fabric and parts — both subject to the conditions of Thule's published warranty policy.
Ratings & Reviews
Customer ratings
Professional review findings
No scored expert review available. Award listings and qualitative mentions are kept out of the Reviewer Rating.
Owner feedback
No verified owner feedback available yet for this exact configuration.
All rating sources & methodology
Ratings come from verified customer scores and eligible published review scores; qualitative mentions and duplicated pools are recorded but excluded from scoring. How ratings work →
Compatibility & Extras
What ships with this configuration, what's sold separately, and what fits — verified per seat and accessory for this exact model.
In the box
- Jogging stroller
Check before buying
- Trunk fit against the 35 x 22.8 x 12 in folded size — the read Vine reviewers found the folded footprint large — plus tire inflation to 30-35 psi before first use, and the fact that the manufacturer documents no newborn configuration for this model.
- Single child within the published limits: 49 lb, 44 in and the 6-months-to-4-years window, whichever comes first, inside the 75 lb total stroller load (child plus cargo plus accessories). The manufacturer documents no newborn configuration for this model, and no infant car seat or bassinet route is documented for it in the checked sources, so none is claimed.
- The Amazon detail table lists 'Item Weight 15.49 kg' while the official product page and the manual both state 24.9 lb / 11.3 kg; the Amazon field appears to be a shipping figure. The manufacturer value is used and the Amazon field is cited nowhere on the page. — confirm the current figure with the manufacturer or retailer before buying.
- The Amazon detail table's dimension fields (folded 23 x 24 x 36 in; item 27.17 x 15.75 x 35.43 in) disagree with the official folded size of 35 x 22.8 x 12 in on every axis. The manufacturer figures are used throughout and the Amazon fields are not cited. — confirm the current figure with the manufacturer or retailer before buying.
Helpful Questions
What are the child limits on the Thule Glide 3?
How small does the Glide 3 fold?
What does setup involve?
Is the fixed front wheel a steering problem?
Sources & Product Information
View sources and product documentation
Official product information
- Thule US — Thule Glide 3 product page (model 10101970, Black) — page fetched 2026-10-26; spec table, features and gallery re-rendered in browser the same day · US (en-us site) · Checked 2026-10-26
- Thule Glide 3 — user manual (doc 5562626001, rev 2.1) — rev 2.1, doc 5562626001; cover header 'Instructions — Thule Glide 3, 101019XX' (covers 10101970); a separate Urban Glide 3 manual surfaced in search and was NOT used · US (manual linked from the en-us product page; std.lang.all multi-language document) · Checked 2026-10-26
- Thule US — warranty page (Thule Guarantee) — page fetched 2026-10-26 (cached copy) · US · Checked 2026-10-26
- CPSC saferproducts.gov recall service — Thule recall query plus… — Checked 2026-10-26
- Thule US — product recall index (brand mirror, cross-check for S04) — page fetched 2026-10-26 · US (en-us site) · Checked 2026-10-26
Where to buy
Buyer reviews
- Amazon US — Thule Glide 3 listing B0FRJ7K6SL, global ratings — Checked 2026-10-26
- Amazon US — Thule Glide 3 listing B0FRJ7K6SL, individual review cards — Checked 2026-10-26
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