Guardian Balance Bike
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Summary of Reviews
We have read all expert and user reviews on the Guardian Balance Bike. In summary, this is what cyclists think.
19 reasons to buy
- Testers praise the simplicity and effectiveness of Guardian’s SureStop braking system. It allows young riders to activate both brakes with one lever.
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Reviewers praise “top-notch components” a sturdy build, and
“exceptional durability”.
- A tester describes a “fun and natural ride”.
- One tester commends the Balance Bike’s “widely adjustable” 12.5”-16” seat height.
- Air-filled tires provide “great traction and cushioning”.
- At 8.5lb, it’s light, weighing about the same as comparable bikes with no brakes.
- A kids’ bike pundit likes the Balance Bike’s “cute”, colorful, and kid-friendly design.
- It comes in 3 colorways, one with polka dots.
- Experts say the Balance Bike fits kids in 2T-3T pants, with a 12.5″-14″ inseam. Guardian recommend it for ages 18 months to 4 years.
- Experts laud “dialed-in, kid-friendly geometry”.
- An expert admires how the long wheelbase enhances the Balance Bike’s stability.
- A removable turning limiter stops the Balance Bike from ‘flopping over’.
- A reviewer says the saddle is comfortable, plush and appropriately sized.
- Reviewers say assembly is straight-forward, using the provided video and labeling.
- Parents and testers like the easy-to-use quick-release seatpost clamp & lever.
- The Balance Bike is competitively priced, next to similar options.
- One tester says the Balance Bike’s adjustable brake levers are easy to reach.
- The Balance Bike’s wheel bolts are rounded, to protect riders’ legs.
- For one tester, the best feature of the Balance Bike is its low standover height.
5 reasons not to buy
- One expert notes a lower-than-usual maximum seat height.
- A tester is disappointed that the Balance Bike’s handlebar can’t be raised.
- Some test-riders made contact with the rear brake or brake cable when pedaling.
- One tester is upset that the Balance Bike won’t fit the very smallest riders.
- One 2 y/o test-rider was too short for the Balance Bike. A 3 y/o test-rider had trouble reaching the brake.
Bottom line
Guardian Bikes use the SureStop braking system. It enables riders to operate both brakes by pulling one lever. Balance Bike reviewers say this system is "fast, easy, and effective”. One went so far as to say it provides, “…superior braking power for athletic and aggressive preschoolers”. Whoa. Testers say their own children easily moved on to pedal bikes after riding the Balance Bike. One reviewer believes that room for growth is limited, due to limited handlebar adjustability and maximum seat height. Interestingly, another reviewer notes a “widely-adjustable seat-height” as a plus. Some saw the bike as heavy, while others called it “lightweight”.Expert Reviews
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