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26 Inch Bike

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Guardian 26 Inch Bike

Age: 10 - 14 yearsHeight: 54 - 64 inches

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$549

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$369

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An image going over the main features of bike. The brake system, the 7 speed gear shifter, lightweight bike frame, ultralight frame, and double walled rims. An image going over the main features of bike. The brake system, the 7 speed gear shifter, lightweight bike frame, ultralight frame, and double walled rims.

Meet the Guardian 26 Inch Bike

The ideal bike for your independent tween

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The First of Its Kind

A Guardian 26 Inch Black Pink bike with a close up of the wireframe style design
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The First of Its Kind

A lightweight frame with striking designs make Guardian 26" bikes stand out on the street, at school, or on a neighborhood ride with friends.

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Lifespan up to 4+ Years

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Lifespan up to 4+ Years

The Guardian 26" bike is the perfect fit for kids who have outgrown a 20" bike and are not ready for an adult bike.

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Assembled in the USA

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Assembled in the USA

Our 26" models will be the second bike model assembled in our new USA factory in Seymour, Indiana! By buying a 26" bike, you’re helping support our transition to manufacturing here in the USA.

We Make It Easy on the Parents Too

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Fast and Free Shipping

Shipping is free, and in-stock orders leave our warehouse within 1 business day.

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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.

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Quick and Easy Setup

Get the bike from box to pavement in 10 minutes. So easy a busy parent can do it with ease.

Customer Reviews
4.8 Based on 218 Reviews
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    DC
    11/03/2024
    Debra C.
    United StatesUnited States

    Best Bike Ever

    It was time to get my 11-year-old granddaughter a new bike for her birthday. We’ve been going local, but after hearing about this company from a friend, we decided to try Guardian. Delivery was super fast and assembly was a breeze Granddaughter loves it! Ride is great. Will be back again soon for the 9 yo!

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    10/30/2024
    Carol
    United StatesUnited States

    Imani rides!

    This bike is still in the box waiting patiently for Christmas! The ordering went smoothly and the delivery was fast. A bit confused about the free lock and pump. So I don’t think we got one. My daughter hasn’t opened the box for my granddaughter yet!

    11/12/2024

    Guardian Bikes

    Hi there, Guardian Bikes here. We're happy to hear that ordering and delivery went well for you! We hope your granddaughter LOVES her new bike. Please contact us at Info@guardianbikes.com. We can definitely honor our free lock and pump promo and get those sent out for you ASAP. :) Thanks so much, Amber @ Guardian Bikes

    JL
    10/29/2024
    Jeffrey L.
    United StatesUnited States

    Bike doesn’t look 100% new

    This was the 2nd bike we have purchased from guardian bikes. They come promptly and are easy to assemble. This one has some cosmetic problems that the first didn’t have. It appears maybe it was returned/exchanged. I didn’t have time to swap it out before my daughters birthday so I guess we’ll just have to live with it.

    11/04/2024

    Guardian Bikes

    Hi Jeffrey, Guardian Bikes here. I am so sorry to hear your bike arrived with some cosmetic damage! This is certainly not the experience we want for our customers as every bike should arrive in perfect condition. I want to reassure you that this was definitely not a returned bike. As per our return policy, we instruct our customers to donate their bikes to local charities in their areas. Therefore, we don't have customers send bikes back to us and even if we did we would not repackage them and sell them as "new" bikes. We're here to help and would certainly love the opportunity to help change this negative experience into a more positive one for you. Please reach us at info@guardianbikes.com. We'll make this right! Thanks, Amber @ Guardian Bikes

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    10/29/2024
    Alex
    United StatesUnited States

    Life changing

    Our almost 9 year old has always been big for his age. Unfortunately, he quickly outgrew any “regular” bikes with training wheels and was also very afraid of riding without training wheels. Before finding Guardian Bikes, we had essentially given up on getting him to try to ride a bike. I hesitated for over a year before purchasing because I didn’t want to invest in this bike if my kid refused to even get on it…well this summer after seeing other kids in our neighborhood riding around, he expressed he’d like to learn to ride a bike. So I pulled the trigger and bought him this bike. Assembly took a little longer than 5 minutes (probably 30) but was simpler than most other bikes but most importantly, my kid was up and riding on the first try!! It took a little bit for him to get the hang of staying up for longer than 30 seconds but by “a bit” I mean less than 20 minutes. He has not gone a day without riding his bike since then. Guardian Bikes have been life changing for us and I will continue to recommend them to everyone but especially anyone who may have had trouble in the past.

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    10/17/2024
    Nina
    United StatesUnited States

    Great bike!

    My 12 year old son who is on the spectrum did not wan to learn how to ride a bike. After reading all rave reviews I got him the Guardian bike & with perseverance and patience he learnt biking within a few days! Now he loves going for his evening bike rides by himself everyday! Thank you Guardian!

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    Training Wheels Compatible

    We recommend using the balance bike method when teaching your child to ride a bike, but understand all children learn differently.

    Compatible training wheels can be purchased here for our 14", 16", and 20" Bikes.

    🎁 Important!

    Guaranteed Holiday Delivery ended at 6:30pm EST, on Friday, December 15th for all in stock bikes.

    For all current in stock bikes, you will see a “May Arrive Before Christmas Badge”. This badge indicates we have inventory ready to ship out.

    Please see transit times below. Note that these are estimated business days, and delays can be expected this time of year. We do not offer expedited shipping at this time.

    Thank you, and happy holidays!

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    Assembly Steps

    Step 1: Attach Handlebars

    Step 2: Attach Pedals

    Step 3: Attach front wheel (not shown here)

    Patented SureStop® Brake System

    • Easier to use – single lever braking

    • Safer to stop – prevents head over handlebar accidents

    • More control – stops faster by balancing front/rear braking automatically

    Kid Friendly Gear Shifter

    • 7-speed twist shifter

    • Red visualizer to help with gear selection

    • Fun and easy way to learn

    The Best Bikes at the Best Price

    What is Total Value?

    We believe great bikes shouldn’t break the bank. When we say you’re saving money, we mean it—no inflated prices, no gimmicky markdowns.

    Our expert team sources top-quality components and frames and assemble every bike right here in our USA factory.

    By manufacturing domestically and managing our own factory, we avoid high tariffs and retail markups, saving you hundreds of dollars on premium bikes without sacrificing quality.

    How Do We Calculate Value?

    We keep it straightforward: we compare the actual prices of three comparable bikes with similar quality and components. Our "Total Value" is always at or below their average price, ensuring you get the best deal every time.

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