The Guardian 20 Inch Large 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.
20 Inch Large Bike
Guardian 20 Inch Large Bike
4.9 (Based on 831 Reviews)
Age: 6 - 9 years Height: 45 - 53 inches
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$399
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$319
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SureStop® Brake System
Balance Bike Method Compatible
Kid Friendly Gear Shifter
Training Wheels Compatible
Why Kids LOVE Guardian Bikes
Lightweight Design Learn more about
SureStop, Easy Reach Brakes Learn more about
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.
Kid Friendly Gear Shifter Learn more about
Our unique gear shifter is designed to make shifting easy with a simple twist function and a red visualizer that changes its position depending on which gear your child is in.
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Kid-specific Geometry Learn more about
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 Learn more about
The low cross bar makes our bikes easy to get on, and a lot safer if your kid comes off their seat in a hurry.
Adjustable Seat Learn more about
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.
Eye Candy Decals Learn more about
Our bike colors and designs were developed by kids, for kids, to make our bikes the coolest bikes on the block. Our Guardian 20 Inch Large Bike line uses water-transfer decals with a clear coat finish, giving the whole bike a polished shine.
Double-walled Rims Learn more about
Our double-walled rims can stand up to the extreme beating of a kids’ bike without bends, dents, or buckles. Even under the weight of a grown man. We tested it. A bunch of times.
We Make It Easy on the Parents Too
Fast and Free Shipping
Shipping is free, and in-stock orders leave our warehouse within 1 business day.
365 Smooth Ride Guarantee
We want to make sure the bike is perfect for your family, so we give you a FULL YEAR to test it out.
Quick and Easy Setup
Get the bike from box to pavement in 5 minutes. So easy a busy parent can do it with ease.
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I was hopeful
I was really hopeful with all the reviews of success but that was not the case. She tried it the first day it arrived and hasn't been on it since. She reaches for the smaller, lighter balance bike instead. This is just a guess, she is so hard to read, and she doesn't give me much information to work with, but she seems uncomfortable with the handlebar placement. Can they raised to allow her to be sitting more upright rather than hunched? Her physical therapist isn't sure she can do it without training wheels but she really wants to try. Who knows she may come back to it in a while maybe she wasn't ready.
Guardian Bikes
Hi Aileen, Guardian Bikes here. We're sorry to hear your little one struggles to gain confidence and comfort on her new bike. We feel you know your kiddo best and we do have options to add training wheels on our bikes! We also do have an option to raise the stem which we'd be happy to share. Please reach us at info@guardianbikes.com we can help share these options with you in hopes that your little one might feel more comfortable on her new bike! Thanks, Amber @ Guardian Bikes
Best. Decision. EVER!!!
Well, maybe not “ever” but certainly up near the top. Our 7 yo son was incredibly hesitant about riding a bike, for fear of falling. He’s had a little Schwinn for over a year now & rode it maybe a handful of times with the training wheels. And even then was only a few minutes at a time. He just did not enjoy it. A friend told us their kids’ Guardian bike did the trick so we pulled the trigger & got one. I put the pedals on right away & he tried riding it but got instantly frustrated because he couldn’t balance & ride it. Then, ding!, I remembered he needs to learn to balance first, so I removed the pedals. He scooted around like that for 4-5 days, maybe 10-15mins at a time. Then, on went the pedals and off he went!!! My heart nearly exploded with pride. :’) Our first family bike ride is something I hope none of us forget. Now he rides every day after school. I honestly think the surestop break system is incredibly key here because the breaking on the Schwinn (pushing pedals back in order to break), messed with his head. Also, the design looks waaay more comfortable for him. Perhaps if he had a Strider when he was little, he may have learned to ride quicker. But because of the design of the Guardian bike, and the break system, Guardian would most likely still be in our lives. It really is a game changer. Cannot recommend enough!!
Blessings to Guardian Bikes!
My eight year old grand daughter was struggling to learn how to ride a two wheeler. I went with the recommendation of the 20inch large. I was able to assemble the bike myself. My granddaughter got on the bike and was comfortable with the quick response of the brakes. She also liked how she could lift the bike herself. We adjusted the seat height easily so the balls of her feet touched. She started on her own and was able to balance so much better! She said the bike made all the difference! She has been riding now and more confident each time. Thank you!
Extraordinary Customer service/Exceptional Quality
I bought GB for my grand daughter-7 yrs. I had purchased 3 second-hand bikes. She loves to ride but skiddish and awkward so rides together were stressful. I searched and found Guardian....WOW. Customer service is impressive. I can text, call or email and I get response even if to say we will address asap. Guardian bikes cost more than typical kids retail bikes ...BUT the manufacturing is in USA, detail has been researched and implemented specialized to childrens' needs, size and abilities. Then to seal the deal the company supports and advises you with sizing/purchase. This is the type of customer service that my parents told me existed and we so rarely see in our society that values profit above people. Its seriously exceptional. Our kids are priceless and bike accidents can happen but Guardian has created equipment and service that matches the value of our children. They ask if exchanging bike that you donate rather than return. Like who does that in 2024. I cant say enough good about Guardian. Oh and she rides with less stress. She took a hill in the neighborhood reluctantly at first but I explained how the brakes worked. I ran along side first try. She got to bottom of the hill and looked up at me smiling proud and said, "I can do this. I'm going again by myself." Thanks to Guardian for commitment to safety and for allowing my Ava to be proud of herself!!
Amazing bike!
We were on the fence for my daughter’s 7th birthday about getting this one but went for it. We trusted the sizing guide and it was perfect! It arrived quickly and was super easy to put together. We set it up as a balance bike and she practiced twice. On her third try we put the pedals on and off she went! On her old bike she was always terrified but right away with this one she had tons of confidence and pride! Thanks for a memorable birthday!