If someone told me months ago that my five-year-old would learn to ride a bike in just one day, I wouldn’t have believed them. I have two older sons whose bicycle-learning days are far behind them, and a five-year-old daughter who is just starting out. Comparing the experiences between trying them on a Guardian Bikes and the average bike has been a real eye-opener. 😍
Even though it still took patience to teach our child how to ride a bike, we were confident enough in the methodology and the bike itself to help our experience with Guardian Bikes run smooth as can be. The end result? It was an absolute game-changer.
Easy to learn, easy to ride! 😃
I was nervous to try out a completely new process of bike-riding with our daughter, especially one that involved assembling our own bike. But I learned I love the balance bike method that Guardian Bikes teaches.
They taught us to have our child start out with walking her bike without pedals and give her the chance to get the hang of her balance and build her confidence. Once she got the hang of that, the next step was to install the pedals on the bike, giving her the chance to focus on coordination at a point when balance was second nature to her. Again, I couldn’t believe how quickly and naturally these steps came to her—this process made me realize that generations of parents have been missing a step as they taught their children to ride a bike.
Lightweight with a safe brake system 🦺
When my oldest son learned to ride his traditional bike, I swear half his injuries came from pulling his bike out of the garage. It was so weighty and, in retrospect, way too big for him. It was also a hand-me-down that needed a tune-up, which we didn’t realize at the time. 🤷
Needless to say, Guardian Bikes delivered a whole new world for my daughter! She’s able to maneuver her bike around with ease, and when she’s riding it, she has the benefit of a really safe and reactive brake system. Designed for smaller hands, the SureStop® brake system offers more control by stopping faster and more safely with a single lever. Knowing my baby girl is riding along with the security to brake when she needs to, without risk of a head over handlebar accident, brings me such peace of mind.
RideSizer® fit-finder and adjustability made all the difference 📐
Honestly, I really wish I had a Guardian Bike when I was growing up. Kid bikes can be heavy, unsafe, and designed without taking into consideration how big kids actually are. Guardian’s RideSizer® eliminated my worries in that regard, helping me to find the right size bike for my child. By inputting her height, age, riding experience, and abilities, their experts helped guide me in selecting the perfect bike for my daughter. Moreover, it gave me an idea of how long the bike would last with her.
When our daughter’s bike arrived in the mail less than a week later, we had never assembled a bicycle before but this was actually pretty easy and took less than 5 minutes to assemble. We loved the adjustability of the seat and handlebars. The frame was the right size from the get-go, and the details were easy to customize.
The year-long guarantee and returns policy can't be beat 🙏
As a parent, it felt like a risk to receive a bicycle in the mail. What if it was the wrong size? What if my kid simply didn’t love it? Well, Guardian Bikes eliminated that concern for me; if the sizing wasn’t right, or we were for some reason dissatisfied, their amazing customer service would invite me to donate the bike to a charity or to a child in need. They just issue a full refund or send a replacement - all without a fuss. How amazing is that? 😅
Guardian Bikes also has a one-year guarantee against defects on the frame and components. They'll cover the cost of parts, shipping, and repair work, if necessary. Lucky for us, none of this has been necessary, but this zero-risk element made the decision to try it out so easy.
Guardian Bikes does it right ✅✅✅
If you’re in the process of looking for a new bike for your child, especially a beginner, I would highly recommend trying Guardian Bikes. Given the help finding the correct size, the innovative teaching method, the kid-friendly weight and safe brake system, and the guarantee, I feel strongly that Guardian does it best. What once was a stressful new skill to teach, can actually be a fun and momentous occasion - pretty priceless, if you ask me. 🙋♀️
