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Frog Tadpole Mini

£169.99
Was £184.99
30 days free insurance available
10''

Why buy a Tadpole Mini balance bike?

  • Lightweight 10-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
  • Top-mounted brake arms to avoid feet catching
  • Free 5-year warranty on frame and forks
  • Bell included
  • Suitable for 18 months to 2 years with a recommended inside leg of 23cm-31cm

The Tadpole Mini balance bike is the smallest balance bike around and will make riding as easy as walking. It is essentially a toddler bike without pedals. This 10-inch balance bike is a playful way to introduce toddlers aged 18 months+ to the world of cycling, providing them with the balance necessary for riding a bike. This premium toddler’s bike has a lightweight, sturdy aluminium frame, weighing just 3.46kg, making the bike easy to manoeuvre and easy for parents to carry.

The Tadpole Mini 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 Mini balance bike is suitable for 18 months to 2 years with a recommended inside leg measurement of 23cm-31cm.

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.

The data obtained during our child-specific frame design research has helped us create a helpful kids’ bike sizing app. View our bike sizing guide to discover the best-sized bike for your child or alternatively speak to one of our local stockists about our children’s bike range.

Available colours*:Green, Pink and Red

*Actual colours may vary. This is due to the fact that every computer monitor has a different capability to display colours and that everyone sees these colours differently. Our photos show the samples as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual colour may vary slightly as paint batches also have variances. We cannot guarantee that the colour you see accurately portrays the true colour of the product.


Product Safety CertificationEN71 and ASTM F963-17
Approx Age18 mnth+
Wheel Size10"
Bike Weight3.46kg
Frame6061 T6 heat treated aluminium alloy, seat tube 3.5" (90mm)
Fork6061 T6 heat treated aluminium alloy
Front HubQuando, aluminium, sealed hub, 5mm allen bolt internal fixing, 16 hole
Rear HubQuando, aluminium, 16 hole, sealed hub with 5mm allen bolt internal fixing
RimAluminium, 10", single wall
HeadsetNeco, 1"1/8 , threadless, safety steering stop, Frog Bikes top cap
StemAluminium, 1"1/8, 38mm, 4 bolt clamp
Grips/Bar tapeFrog Bikes specific, lock on, slim grips
Brakes (F&R)Tektro J310, aluminium, mini v-brake
Tyres Primary10"x1.75", BMX Style, (ETRTO/ISO: 54-149)
Accessories boxBell, paint plasters, frame protector patches, right brake lever (Tektro JL352-RS)
HandlebarAluminium, straight, 360mm
Brake LeversTektro JL352-RS, aluminium, easy reach brake lever
SaddleFrog Bikes child-specific saddle (small)

*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.

Please note: Manufacturers can sometimes change the specification of the products from time to time.

Comment author

Verified Purchase | 2022-10-09 22:19:46

Great little bike, expensive though.

Amazing service, ordered and delivered within a week. Very pleased.

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With all bike sales you will receive an informational bike pack that contains a 15% Off accessories voucher inside.

This voucher is redeemable at your nearest Bicycle Chain, Rock & Road or Climb On Bikes Store.

We currently have stores in Yeovil, Taunton, Bridgwater, Weston-Super-Mare and Hereford.

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When you buy a bike from us in the store or come to collect your Click & Collect order we will adjust your new bike to fit you.

This includes adjusting saddle height, saddle position and where possible adjusting the brake levers / gear shifters.

We will also adjust any accessories you have purchased with your bike where applicable.

When you buy a bike from us you will get a free service at your nearest Bicycle Chain store within 6 weeks of taking delivery of your bike.

The free service is put in place to make sure the bike you have purchased is running correctly and to adjust out any cable stretch that happens to any new bike.

The type of bike you have bought and the type of riding you have planned will affect how soon you need to book your free service.

  • Light use - 6 weeks
  • Daily commuting / moderate use - 4 weeks
  • Hard / aggressive use - After the first 2 rides

However if you experience any issues at any time you should stop riding your bike and book your bike in for its free service immediately.

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