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The Tadpole Mini is a great first bike which helps children achieve the necessary balance to cycle. A playful way to introduce your child to the world of cycling liberating them to practice riding a bike their own way, and most importantly, at their own pace.
The Tadpole Mini Balance Bike is suitable for toddlers aged 1 and 2 with an average inside leg of 24cm.
Wheel Size: 10″ inch
Why buy a Tadpole Mini? – Lightweight but sturdy Frame making the bike easy to manoeuvre for your child and easy for you to carry!
– Tektro rear brake with small easy to reach brake lever for tiny hands to brake with confidence
– Safety steering lock to prevent oversteering
– Top mounted brake arms avoids feet catching
– Quick release seat post for easy height adjustment as they grow and become more confident
– Free 5 year warranty on frame and forks
– Bell included
Available colours: Green, Pink and Red
Approx Age | 18 months+ |
Wheel Size | 10″ |
Bike Weight | 3.46 kg |
Frame | 6061 T6 heat treated aluminium alloy, seat tube 3.5″ (90mm) |
Fork | 6061 T6 heat treated aluminium alloy |
Front Hub | Quando, aluminium, sealed hub, 5mm allen bolt internal fixing, 16 hole |
Rear Hub | Quando, aluminium, 16 hole, sealed hub with 5mm allen bolt internal fixing |
Rim | Aluminium, 10″x1.5″, single wall |
Seat Post | Aluminium, micro adjust, 27.2mm |
Seat Clamp | Aluminium, QR |
Saddle | Frog Bikes child-specific saddle (small) |
Headset | Neco, 1″1/8 , threadless, safety steering stop, Frog Bikes top cap |
Handlebar | Aluminium, straight, 360mm |
Stem | Aluminium, 1″1/8, 38mm, 4 bolt clamp |
Grips/Bar tape | Frog Bikes specific, lock on, slim grips |
Brake Levers | Tektro JL352-RS, aluminium, easy reach brake lever |
Brakes (F&R) | Tektro J310, aluminium, mini v-brake |
Tyres | 10″x1.75″, BMX Style, (ETRTO/ISO: 54-149) |
Accessories box | Bell, paint plasters, frame protector patches, right brake lever (Tektro JL352-RS) |
*subject to change.
We are constantly working on improving our bike range, which sometimes results in a component being replaced by a newer/better version. As a consequence, it is possible that some of the bikes of this range have more up to date components than reflected in this table.
£190 - Reserve for £20 in our savings club
Available colours: Green, Orange, Pink, Red, Spotty, Union Jack and USA
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The perfect first bike for your toddler, these playful little bikes have proven to be a great introduction to riding a bike by helping children refine the core cycling skill of balance. Balance Bikes are a convenient accessory to occupy little ones during trips to the park, shops or beach.
The Tadpole balance bike best suits 2 and 3 year olds with an average inside leg of 31cm.
Wheel Size: 12″ inch
Why buy a Tadpole?
– Lightweight but sturdy Frame making the bike easy to manoeuvre for your child and easy for you to carry!
– Tektro rear brake with small easy to reach brake lever for tiny hands to brake with confidence
– Safety steering lock to prevent oversteering
– Top mounted brake arms avoids feet catching
– Quick release seat post for easy height adjustment as they grow and become more confident
– Free 5 year warranty on frame and forks
– Bell included
Available colours: Green, Orange, Pink, Red, Spotty, Union Jack and USA
The perfect first bike for your toddler, these playful little bikes have proven to be a great introduction to riding a bike by helping children refine the core cycling skill of balance. Balance Bikes are a convenient accessory to occupy little ones during trips to the park, shops or beach.
The Tadpole balance bike best suits 2 and 3 year olds with an average inside leg of 31cm.
Wheel Size: 12″ inch
Why buy a Tadpole?
– Lightweight but sturdy Frame making the bike easy to manoeuvre for your child and easy for you to carry!
– Tektro rear brake with small easy to reach brake lever for tiny hands to brake with confidence
– Safety steering lock to prevent oversteering
– Top mounted brake arms avoids feet catching
– Quick release seat post for easy height adjustment as they grow and become more confident
– Free 5 year warranty on frame and forks
– Bell included
Available colours: Green, Orange, Pink, Red, Spotty, Union Jack and USA
Approx Age | 2-3 |
Wheel Size | 12″ |
Bike Weight | 4.17 kg |
Frame | 6061 T6 heat treated aluminium alloy, seat tube 4″ (100mm) |
Fork | 6061 T6 heat treated aluminium alloy |
Front Hub | Quando, aluminium, 16 hole, sealed hub with 5mm allen bolt internal fixing |
Rear Hub | Quando, aluminium, 16 hole, sealed hub with 5mm allen bolt internal fixing |
Rim | Aluminium, 12″x1.5″, single wall |
Seat Post | Aluminium, micro adjust, 27.2mm |
Seat Clamp | Aluminium, QR |
Saddle | Frog Bikes child-specific saddle (small) |
Headset | Locking headset, 27mm |
Handlebar | Frog Bikes Aluminium Little Handlebars, Width 420mm |
Stem | Aluminium, 1″1/8, 38mm, 4 bolt clamp |
Grips/Bar tape | Frog Bikes specific, lock on, slim grips |
Brake Levers | Tektro JL352-RS, aluminium, easy reach brake lever |
Brakes (F&R) | (Rear only) Tektro J310, aluminium, mini v-brake |
Tyres | Kenda K909A, 12.5″x1.75″, Hybrid, (ETRTO/ISO: 47-203) |
Accessories box | Bell, paint plasters, frame protector patches, right brake lever (Tektro JL352-RS) |
*subject to change.
We are constantly working on improving our bike range, which sometimes results in a component being replaced by a newer/better version. As a consequence, it is possible that some of the bikes of this range have more up to date components than reflected in this table.
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£200 - Reserve for £20 in our savings club
Available colours: Green, Pink, Red and Union Jack
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The Tadpole + is a great first bike to help your child to achieve the necessary balance to cycle. Our balance bike range is well-equipped with adjustable child-size brakes to provide the best fit for your child. We understand active kids can sometimes get a little carried away so we offer the added benefit of a steering lock, which acts as a safety mechanism to prevent any serious falls and damage.
The Tadpole + is suitable for children aged 3 and 4 with a average inside leg of 38cm.
Wheel Size: 14″ inch
Why buy a Tadpole+?
– Lightweight but sturdy Frame making the bike easy to manoeuvre for your child and easy for you to carry!
– Tektro rear brake with small easy to reach brake lever for tiny hands to brake with confidence
– Safety steering lock to prevent oversteering
– Top mounted brake arms avoids feet catching
– Quick release seat post (no tools required) for easy height adjustment as they grow and become more confident
– Free 5 year warranty on frame and forks
– Bell included
Available colours: Green, Pink, Red and Union Jack
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A balance bike is an ideal first step for a child to learn how to ride without pedals. The child scoots along by sitting on the saddle and moving their feet backwards and forwards, keeping either one foot or both feet on the ground at all times. They learn basic cycling skills; balance and coordination whilst having great fun and looking good
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