The Guardian 16 Inch Bike has a lightweight steel frame, making it easy to control while still durable enough to outlast your kid. Like every Guardian bike, it’s kid-tested to be safe and fun to ride.
(4.9/5) 200,000+ HAPPY KIDS
Easiest Bike to Learn On
Learn to ride in 1 day with 10 years of innovation and development to make the best kids bike on the block.
Ships from our USA factory
(4.9/5) 200,000+ HAPPY KIDS
Easiest Bike to Learn On
Learn to ride in 1 day with 10 years of innovation and development to make the best kids bike on the block.
Ships from our USA factory
Confidence for kids, peace of mind for parents.
“I have three kids, and taught them all how to ride bikes over the years. With my youngest, we got a Guardian bike. It was like night and day compared to the other two. Within half an hour, she was up and riding by herself. I barely needed to help her balance. She is so happy and excited, and no backache for me!”
-- Emily, mom of 3
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Safer and Easier Braking with SureStop
Our patented SureStop Brake System offers your child more control and confidence stopping their bike.
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"Day one, after an hour I could let go for a few seconds and she rode on her own. Day 2, after an hour she was riding up and down the driveway on her own. This bike is amazing!"
May, 2024
Great for New Riders
"This bike has been great! She learned to ride without training wheels in about 2 hours. This process was so quick and painless and my daughter is super proud of herself. I will be buying one for my 4 year old as well!"
May, 2024
Amazing Bike!
"My 9 year old tried to ride 3 other bikes for years and in less than 3 hours she taught herself how to ride. No doubt these bikes are worth every penny!!"
April, 2024
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Love it!
The bike is great, I got it for my daughters fourth birthday it took only a couple of tries before she was riding all over. She had a balance bike before so I think it helped too. We did not use training wheels. The bike was shipped fast, two days and it was at my door. Really well made, my daughter loves it.
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Purchase experience was fast and easy! I highly recommended ordering a bike from Guardian!
She loves her bike
We've had a great experience. Setup was very simple, and the recommended strategy of practicing with no pedals as a balance bike, then adding the pedals worked great. She was riding in about 35 minutes, and the training wheels never went on the bike. The weight is excellent for her - very maneuverable, easy to pick up, etc. Customer service has been excellent as well. Would definitely recommend. 5 years old (nearly 6), and this is her first big kid bike.
Perfect!
I just bought my grandson his first NEW bike - a Guardian 24inch 7speed. He had learned to ride on an old hand me down 16inch coaster which he had completely outgrown. I used his inseam and your calculator which said he needed a 24" ride. Wow. Two sizes up? He was a bit apprehensive, but we ordered in the red/black that he picked out. The first time he saw it, he hopped on and was GONE! It's a perfect fit. He's a gear shifting pro now. Love the quality, look and comfort. Thanks folks!