Frog Tadpole Balance Bike
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This is the most popular model of the tadpole collection. Fitting the majority of kids who are starting to get pumped on cycling..
Why buy a Tadpole balance bike?
- Best-selling balance bikes for kids
- Lightweight 12-inch toddler bike that’s easy to manoeuvre & light for parents to carry
- Small, easy-to-reach brake levers for tiny hands to brake with confidence
- Safety steering lock to prevent oversteering
- Free 10-year extended warranty on frames and forks
- Top-mounted brake arms to avoid feet catching
- Bell included
- Suitable for 2 to 3 years with a recommended inside leg of 31cm-41cm
The 12-inch balance bike will make riding as easy as walking. It is essentially a toddler bike without pedals and is designed to introduce toddlers ages 2 to 3 to the world of cycling, allowing them to develop the balance necessary to ride a bicycle. This premium toddler’s bike has a lightweight, sturdy aluminium frame, weighing just 4.17kg, making the bike easy to manoeuvre and easy for parents to carry.
The Tadpole balance bike is a great alternative to training wheels. It comes fully equipped with high-spec age-specific components, designed for comfort and longevity.
The toddler-sized saddle with quick-release seat post allows for easy height adjustment as they grow and become more confident, and the Tektro brakes with small, easy-to-reach brake levers, mean better control for mini riders. It also comes with chunky tyres for maximum stability and grip, and for added security, the bike offers the added benefit of a steering lock, which acts as a safety mechanism to prevent oversteering and serious falls.
Please note: Valve dust caps are not supplied with this model in order to adhere to safety regulations
Get sized for cycling success
The Tadpole balance bike is suitable for 2 to 3 years with a recommended inside leg measurement of 31cm-41cm.
One of the biggest temptations is to buy a child's first bike that they will grow into. However, this will likely have the opposite effect and put your child off bikes and cycling altogether! Another common mistake is to purchase a budget kids' bike but these models are often as heavy as a child which can lead to frustration at not being able to cycle. That’s why Frog bikes are lightweight and designed to specifically accommodate the anatomy of children.
specification...
Approx Age | 2-3 |
Wheel Size | 12" |
Colours | Red, Pink, Green, Spotty, Orange, Team Sky White, Union Jack |
Weight | 4.17 kg |
Frame | Aluminium 10cm / 4" Tadpole Frame |
Fork | Aluminium Fork |
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 |
Head Set | Locking headset, 27mm |
Handlebar | Frog Bikes Aluminium Little Handlebars Width 420mm |
Stem | Aluminium, 1"1/8, 38mm, 4 bolt clamp |
Brakes | (Rear only) Tektro Aluminium J310 Black. Mounted above the stay |
Grips | Frog Bikes specific, lock on, slim grips |
Brake Levers | Tektro JL352-RS, aluminium, easy reach brake lever |
Brake Calliper | Tektro J310, aluminium, mini v-brake |
Saddle | Frog Bikes, child specific saddle (small) |
Tyres Primary | Kenda K909A, 12.5"x1.75", Hybrid, (ETRTO/ISO 47-203) |
Accessories box | Bell, bike reflectors white/red, wheel reflectors orange/white, paint plasters (excl. Union Jack- touch up paint supplied), frame protector patches, right brake lever (Tektro JL352-RS) |