Frog Tadpole

£194.99
30 days free insurance available
12''

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 5-year warranty on frame 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.

Available colours*:Electric Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Red, Spotty and TdF Yellow

*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.

  • Weight: 4.1 kg
  • Fork: Aluminium Fork
  • Frame: Aluminium 4" Tadpole Frame
  • Wheel Size: 12"
  • Head Set: Locking headset 27mm
  • Brakes (Rear only): Tektro Aluminium J310 Black
  • Brake Levers (Left only): Tektro Aluminium JL352-RS V Brake Lever Black
  • Length of top tube: 318mm (horizontal distance from seat post to stem: 332mm)
  • Stem: Frog Bikes Aluminium 35mm Stem
  • Handle Bar: Frog Bikes Aluminium Little Handlebars Width 440mm
  • Grip: Frog Bikes Specific Slim Grips
  • Saddle: Frog Bikes Saddle Size:201*136mm Black adjustable rails for better fit
  • Seatpost: 200mm long aluminium 27.2 with Quick Release for easy adjustment
  • Bell: Bell
  • Rim: Aluminium 12" x 1.5" 20 holes Black (Weight :155g)
  • Hubs: Aluminium 20 holes
  • Tyres: Kenda 12.5" x 1.75" hybrid tyres
  • Tubes: Kenda 12.5" x 1.75" with Schrader Valves
  • Front Reflector: White
  • Rear Reflector: Red reflector hangs from saddle rails

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

More reasons to buy from us

We price match all products on a like for like basis.

To qualify the item must be available in stock with a UK supplier and any additional costs taken into consideration.

i.e delivery charges, buyers premium, assembly charges.

Call us on 01823 252499 before you make your purchase to enquire about price matching a product.

Please read our full price match policy.

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.

This is part of our 'Support Local Business' initiative, where we want to see local riders supported by their local bike shops.

We hope to see you in store soon.

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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