Guardian Ethos 20
Shop the Guardian Ethos 20 kids bike with patented SureStop safety braking at The Cycle Zone.
Standard kids' bike brakes rely on a child correctly judging which lever controls which wheel, and grabbing the front brake alone can send a young rider over the bars. Guardian's SureStop system activates both wheels proportionally from a single lever, removing that risk while still teaching proper braking habits.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What height or age is the Guardian Ethos 20 suitable for?
- Wheel size is a better guide than age for the Guardian Ethos 20 — the most important measurement is your child's inside leg length and standover height, not a birthday. Bring your child into The Cycle Zone and we'll size them properly against the Guardian Ethos 20 and similar models so you get a bike that fits now rather than one they'll grow into eventually.
- Will the Guardian Ethos 20 last as my child grows, or will we need to size up soon?
- Like most kids' bikes, the Guardian Ethos 20 has a reasonable amount of adjustment in the saddle height and, on most models, the handlebar reach, which buys a bit of extra time before a full size change is needed. That said, kids' bikes are generally sized for a specific height range rather than "grown into," so expect to move up a size within a year or two of steady growth.
- Does the Guardian Ethos 20 come with a warranty?
- Yes, the Guardian Ethos 20 is covered by Guardian Bikes's standard frame and component warranty against manufacturing defects. The Cycle Zone also carries out a full pre-delivery inspection and build on every kids' bike we sell, so it arrives properly assembled and safety-checked, and we're on hand to help with any warranty queries afterwards.