26 Inch Bike
Guardian 26 Inch Bike
4.8 (Based on 192 Reviews)
Age: 10 - 14 yearsHeight: 54 - 64 inches
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$549
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$369
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SureStop® Brake System
Balance Bike Method Compatible
Kid Friendly Gear Shifter
Easy 10 Minute Setup
Meet the Guardian 26 Inch Bike
The ideal bike for your independent tween
The First of Its Kind
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.
Lifespan up to 4+ Years
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.
Assembled in the USA
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
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 10 minutes. So easy a busy parent can do it with ease.
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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!
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
Great Upgrade
Great. Very easy to assemble. The neck had some goop from the glue they use to secure the shipping pad. But they provided suggestion to clean it off. I ended up using goo-gone. But the said it I couldn’t remove it or didn’t want to hassle they would quickly send out a new neck to install. My son jumped on it a road it like broke in old pair of shoes. He loves his new bike.
Guardian Bikes
Hi there, Guardian Bikes here. I'm sorry to hear your stem arrived with glue on it! This tends to happen in transit due to the warm weather. But, I'm happy to hear you were able to remove it! I'm glad to hear your kiddo is loving their new bike and making such strides!! 🥳 If you have any questions or concerns along the way please, don't hesitate to ask! Our team is here for you. Thanks, Amber @ Guardian Bikes.
Awesome bike for learning
My son loved the learning experience only problem was rising the seat. The raised seat kept lowering itself even when tightened.
Guardian Bikes
Hi Vincent, Guardian Bikes here. I'm sorry to hear about the troubles regarding the seat and adjusting its height. Our team would be happy to help with some tips and tricks to help raise/lower the seat and keep it in place! Please reach out to us at info@guardianbikes.com. We'd be happy to help with any questions or concerns you may have. Thanks, Amber @ Guardian Bikes
Noticeable difference
So just like many of the other parents have mentioned, my kid is a late bloomer when it comes to riding a bike. Mainly because learning to ride a bike is scary. But the guardian bike decreases the learning curve. My 11-year-old daughter learned how to ride in two days. The biggest thing that stood out is her confidence. That’s what every parent wants to see. I didn’t give it five stars because upon receiving the bike, the front break was not connected. I didn’t want to go through the hassle of contacting the company again because the back brake works really well. And contrary to what the instructions have said about the front brake activating when the lever is pressed, I think it is more of an assembly issue. Overall, we’re extremely happy with our purchase and will be making another one for my younger son.
Guardian Bikes
Hello Jose- So glad to hear your daughter is now riding with confidence! My apologies for having issues with the front brake. Please reach out to us at info@guardianbikes.com if you are still having this issue. We would be happy to help. The Guardian Bike Team
Excellent bike for my 9 year old - need to calibrate before shipment
This is my 2nd bike from Guardian. The first bike was calibrated well. However, for this bike, the derailleur was not calibrated and the bike did not shift well. Nothing was bent and I assembled the same way as the first bike out of the box. Shipping was very fast. I would rather Guardian spent an extra day making sure the shifting was calibrated similar to the first bike. For this bike, I calibrated the derailleur myself and was issued a small refund for my troubles. Overall, satisfied with this purchase.
Guardian Bikes
Hi there, We're always striving to improve our products and experience, so we appreciate your feedback! Thanks for choosing Guardian! Best, Teralyn