Sizing

How do I choose the correct size or teach my kid to ride a bike?

What is the RideSizer tool?

Ridesizer is the world's first kids bike sizing tool that helps you choose the perfect bike for your child and tells you how long it will last.

How do I measure my child's inseam (leg length)& why is it important?

Your child's leg length determines how far off the ground their heels will be while sitting on the Guardian Bike. This measurement adds 5% more accuracy when determining the correct bike size. 3. Measure from the ground to the top of the book to get

I'm a small adult. Can I ride a Guardian Bike?

Our kids bikes can be ridden by small adults as long as your height is under 64 inches. Our bikes are tested at 150lbs but they can handle about 180lbs. That said our kids bikes are specifically designed for kids (small brake levers, shorter reach, l

How do I teach my kid to ride a bike?

1. How to teach a kid to ride a bike. 2. Transition from a balance bike to a pedal bike. 3. How to change gears on a multi-speed bike.

Why is the recommended bike size different than another bike my child has tried?

All bikes have a different geometry. If you were to try a bike at Walmart, Target, or even at a bike store, that shared the same wheel size as our bikes, it will not fit the same. Guardian Bikes are specifically designed with an extended wheelbase &

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

The rest of the frame geometry is then engineered to fit a child that size. Also note that the 20" Large is a 6-Speed, whereas the 20" Small is a single speed. The best way to figure out which size is correct is to use our awesome RideSizer tool. Sea

In RideSizer, when I put in the height it tells me one size and when I put in their leg length it tells me another. Which size should I choose?

Using your child’s leg length is the most accurate way to size your child because we are able to match your child up to the seat height of the bike. When calculating by height it is less accurate as we are estimating your child’s leg length based on

Do your bikes have a rider weight limit?

That's a great question! We test our bikes with a 150 lbs rider, but they can handle about 180 lbs,