16 Inch Original Bike
43116 Inch Original Bike
So much to love in one bike
SureStop, Easy Reach Brakes
With SureStop, there’s only one brake lever, so your kid can’t get confused when things happen fast. Our patented brakes won’t ever flip the bike, and the lever is in just the right place for kid-size hands.
Ultra-lightweight Design
The Guardian Original is made of ultra-lightweight, aircraft-grade aluminum. It’s exceptionally durable and extremely easy to control, making it both super safe and fun to ride.
Eye Candy Decals
Our bike colors and designs were developed by kids, for kids, to make our bikes the coolest bikes on the block. Our Guardian Originals use a matte black frame with glossy heat-transfer decals, for a popping contrast that will blow your kid’s mind.
Kid-specific Geometry
Kids don’t just need smaller bikes. They need different bikes. With all the right proportions. They need smaller grips. They need less distance between the pedals. They need shorter crank arms and a low center of gravity. All Guardian bikes are designed for kids, from the ground up.
Low Step-over Height
The low top tube makes our bikes easy to get on, and a lot safer if your kid comes off their seat in a hurry.
Adjustable Seat
Every Guardian bike seat is both easily adjustable and easy to lock down. You can adjust the height to fit your kid as they grow up with the bike.
No Coaster Brake
Guardian bikes never have coaster brakes. Period. New riders backpedal to keep their balance. If a bike has coaster brakes, this stops the bike, just when they were getting the hang of it. Our brakes stop faster, with much more control.
Smooth Welding
Toughness is built into every Guardian Original, but we smooth the roughness out—of the seams, that is. Our Original frame welds are reinforced for extra strength, then polished to perfection, without a single abrasive edge to mar that stunning paint job.
Ultra-rigid Construction
Our Guardian Originals are built with a threadless headset for a much more secure assembly, especially over the long term. The bottom line? That headset—and the handlebars attached to it—won’t ever start to wiggle on your kid.
So much to love in one bike
SureStop, Easy Reach Brakes
With SureStop, there’s only one brake lever, so your kid can’t get confused when things happen fast. Our patented brakes won’t ever flip the bike, and the lever is in just the right place for kid-size hands.
Ultra-lightweight Design
The Guardian Original is made of ultra-lightweight, aircraft-grade aluminum. It’s exceptionally durable and extremely easy to control, making it both super safe and fun to ride.
Eye Candy Decals
Our bike colors and designs were developed by kids, for kids, to make our bikes the coolest bikes on the block. Our Guardian Originals use a matte black frame with glossy heat-transfer decals, for a popping contrast that will blow your kid’s mind.
Kid-specific Geometry
Kids don’t just need smaller bikes. They need different bikes. With all the right proportions. They need smaller grips. They need less distance between the pedals. They need shorter crank arms and a low center of gravity. All Guardian bikes are designed for kids, from the ground up.
Low Step-over Height
The low top tube makes our bikes easy to get on, and a lot safer if your kid comes off their seat in a hurry.
Adjustable Seat
Every Guardian bike seat is both easily adjustable and easy to lock down. You can adjust the height to fit your kid as they grow up with the bike.
No Coaster Brake
Guardian bikes never have coaster brakes. Period. New riders backpedal to keep their balance. If a bike has coaster brakes, this stops the bike, just when they were getting the hang of it. Our brakes stop faster, with much more control.
Smooth Welding
Toughness is built into every Guardian Original, but we smooth the roughness out—of the seams, that is. Our Original frame welds are reinforced for extra strength, then polished to perfection, without a single abrasive edge to mar that stunning paint job.
Ultra-rigid Construction
Our Guardian Originals are built with a threadless headset for a much more secure assembly, especially over the long term. The bottom line? That headset—and the handlebars attached to it—won’t ever start to wiggle on your kid.
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United StatesWe were a little leery of introducing gears to our 4 year old, however given his height (already 48") and experience with biking (typically 1 ride/week of around 6-7 miles, with breaks for snacks!) we thought it would be best to "future-proof" our purchase. The concerns turned out to be need-less. This is his first hand-brake bike and the ease of having only one hand-brake to learn on meant he needed all of 5 minutes to become comfortable. The gears are there and we talk about them on our rides as the need comes up (like going up hill) and he is learning and the picture of a bike rider that goes along with the gear numbers has been great for his learning. So far we have been very happy with the bike and our purchase!
Hi Eric, Sounds like he's already a little pro! It's marvelous to hear that he's learning how to use the different gears. We are so happy here at Guardian that your family is loving the new bike. -Laura
United StatesI ordered during COVID so I knew the WAIT would be lengthy. Once the bicycle was assembled* two major things for me are the seat&pedals..they seem like a cheap choice for the price paid for my bike. So, I had tonspend extra money for replacing with a higher quality seat&also pedals. Pamela
Hi Pamela, Thank you for being a Guardian customer and being patient with us during Covid. I have passed along your review to our product development team for review about the saddle and pedals not being up to par. Thank you for your feedback! Thanks, Adam @ Guardian Bikes
United StatesGreat bike, great company and great customer service.
Hi Carolyn, Glad you love your bike. Please reach out to us by phone or email if you have any questions. Sam @ Guardian Bikes
United StatesThe delivery was late and the hand grips on the gear switch handle slide off.
United StatesSince the bike is lightweight, it made it easier for my son to ride it. He finds it so easy to ride uphill when changing gears. He use to complain about uphills with his previous 16 inch Schwinn Burnout bike. Now, I don't have to persuade him to bike. He loves to ride his bike more than ever. As for me, I feel more at ease with the bike's braking system. It stops so smoothly that I don't see him inching forward when he presses the brakes hard. Within one day of riding the bike, he was more confident than ever.
Hi Caroline, Wow, this is awesome! It sounds like he's really getting some quality rides with his Guardian bike. We love hearing that our bikes are building kids' confidence. Thanks so much for being a Guardian customer. :) Best, Laura