Guardian Bikes have really carved out a unique space in the kids bike market. Their Shark Tank presented Surestop technology essentially limits the dreaded endo or over the bars crash. A single lever activates rear brake and mech that also initiates front brake without locking that front brake on the rim...think anti-lock brakes for your kids bike. For the safety conscience parent that wants to see their kids grinning from ear to ear while zipping around the neighborhood, Guardian Bikes checks a lot of boxes. Thanks to Guardian for providing the bike for review.
Guardian 20 inch Large Details:
- Intended Age: 6 to 8 (45-53 inches tall)
- Weight: 19.5-22.9 lbs
- Min/Max Seat Height: 22.5-28.5 inches
- Features: Two frames (alloy or steel), surestop brake tech, freewheel, 6 spd grip shift, quick release seat post, kids specific cranks and grip diameter
- MSRP: $359-$459 USD
- Available at: Guardian Bikes
The Bike Dads' Take:
"A fantastic 20 inch bike for kids to rip around the neighborhood, to and from school and soccer practice. The stand out here is Guardian's sure-stop single lever braking system. Its so intuitive for young kids and a single pull gets them stopping quickly and safely ever single time. Combine that with some good geometry and gear range from a 6 spd grip shift and you have a bike any kiddo is sure to have a blast on." -Colin
