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Product FAQs

A little bit of everything!

Where can I find accessories and which ones work with my bike?

Check out our accessories page for the full lineup: Accessories and Spare Pars. Looking for a wider or softer saddle? The saddles on our 20", 24", and 26" bikes can easily be swapped out with any saddle that attaches with dual rails. Here is a compat

How much do your bikes weigh?

12" Balance Bike = 8.5 lbs. 16 inch = 17.5 lbs. 20 inch small = 20.7 lbs. 20 inch large = 22.9 lbs. 24 inch = 25.5 lbs. 26 inch = 24.75 lbs.

What is my bike SKU?

12" Balance Bike Green/Electric/Lime - GBBB-12-GEL. 12" Balance Bike Blue/Neon Green - GBBB-12-BNG. 12" Balance Bike Mint/Purple - GBBB-12-MP. 14" ETHOS Pink/Teal GBE-14-1-PT. 14" ETHOS Black/Blue GBE-14-1-BB. 16" ETHOS Black/Blue - GBE-16-1-BB. 16"

This is a gift. What does the bike box look like?

Our boxes just have the Guardian badge on them, so it's a "G" with wings. There is no photo of a bike on the box, with the exception of a small bike on the top flap which is required by law.

What's the difference between a 20" small and a 20" large?

The 20 inch small vs 20 inch large is based on the size of the frame design. Although the two bikes share the same tire size, the 20 inch small bike has a lower seat height so it fits a smaller child. The rest of the frame geometry is then engineered

Can I add training wheels to the bikes?

Guardian Training Wheels. LEARNING TO RIDE WITHOUT TRAINING WHEELS. There is an easier and quicker way to teach children to ride a bike. Over the past several years, balance bikes (bikes without pedals), have become incredibly popular by teaching chi

Can I put larger tires for mountain biking on my bike?

Here are the tire sizes for all of our bikes:. 26 inch = 26 x 1.75 in

Can I see an online version of the product manual?

Here is a PDF: Guardian Bikes Owners Manual

Can I use the bike on trails?

What's the recommended tire pressure?

12" Bike - 30 PSI. 14" Bike - 35 PSI. 16" Bike - 35 PSI. 20" Small or Large Bike - 40 PSI24" and 26"  Bike - 45 PSI.

Do the bikes include a kickstand?

Yes, all of our PEDAL bikes (not the 12 inch balance bike) come with a high-quality alloy kickstand pre-installed on the bicycle.

Can I add a quick release to the wheel?

No, all of our wheels come equipped with a threaded axle and wheel nuts, so you won't be able to install a quick release. We made this decision because we feel it is a safer option for kids. With all of our 24 and 26 inch bikes, we include a high-qua

What type of valve is on the tires?

We use a Schrader valve on all of our bike tires. For our Balance Bikes only the valve cap operates differently.  You will need to push down and turn the cap like a medicine bottle cap.  This is required by law. The valve stems on our balance bikes a

Can I add gears to a single speed bike?

Great question! It is not possible to add gears to a single-speed bike. This is because the rear dropouts (where the rear wheel fits in) are only 100mm wide, whereas geared bikes have 130mm wide dropouts to account for the gearing system.

Do you sell refurbished bikes?

We don't have any returned or refurbished bikes to sell. Instead of having customers who'd like to return send the bikes back to us, we ask that they donate them to local charities in their community. Although it's a cool return policy, it doesn't al

Are your tires and tubes air-filled?

Yes, all of the wheels on our bikes come with tires and air-filled inner tubes.

Are Guardian Bikes suitable for children with special needs?

Yes, Guardian Bikes are designed with the needs of all children in mind, including those with special needs. The design removes unnecessary complexities, such as multiple brake levers and coaster brakes, to make riding easier and more enjoyable for c

What are the measurements and geometry of the bike itself? (length, height, width)

Below you will find diagrams for each bike's measurements. The clamp diameter for replacement handlebars is 25.4 mm.

Can I add pedals to the 12" balance bike?

The 12" balance bike does not have the option to add pedals or a chain drive.All other sizes are balance bike/pedal compatible and can be used with or without them following the balance bike method.

Serial numbers

Your bike's serial number can be on a QR code sticker on the frame. It will look something like this:.