Frog Tadpole Plus Junior Balance Bike - Kids

Frog Tadpole Plus Junior Balance Bike - Kids

£265.00
In Stock

Estimated delivery: 2-5 working days. (In stock items only, check stock status above)

Why buy a Tadpole Plus balance bike?

  • Lightweight 14-inch balance 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 3 to 4 years with a recommended inside leg of 36cm-47cm

The 14-inch balance bike will make riding as easy as walking. It is essentially a child’s bike without pedals and is designed to introduce preschoolers ages 3 to 4 to the world of cycling, allowing them to develop the balance necessary to ride a bicycle. This premium child’s bike has a lightweight, sturdy aluminium frame, weighing just 4.18kg, making the bike easy to manoeuvre and easy for parents to carry.The Tadpole Plus 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 child-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 young 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 Plus balance bike is suitable for 3 to 4 years with a recommended inside leg measurement of 36cm-47cm.

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*: Electric Blue, 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.

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Product Safety CertificationEN71 and ASTM F963-17
Approx Age3-4
Wheel Size14"
Bike Weight4.18kg
Frame6061 T6 heat treated aluminium alloy, seat tube 4.7" (120mm)
Fork6061 T6 heat treated aluminium alloy
Front HubQuando, aluminium, 16 hole, sealed hub with 5mm allen bolt internal fixing
Rear HubQuando, aluminium, 16 hole, sealed hub with 5mm allen bolt internal fixing
RimAluminium, 14", double 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 PrimaryKenda K193, 14"x1.5", Hybrid, (ETRTO/ISO: 40-254)
Accessories boxBell, paint plasters, frame protector patches, right brake lever (Tektro JL352-RS)
HandlebarAluminium, 30mm riser bar, 420mm
Brake LeversTektro JL352-RS, aluminium, easy reach brake lever
SaddleFrog Bikes child-specific saddle (small)

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

Colours Electric Blue, Green, Pink, Red
Sizes 14'' Wheel
Brand Frog
Model Year 2022
Barcodes 5060488650000, 5060488650002, 5060488650840, 5060488651595
SKUs / Part Numbers L-FHTP-EBL, L-FHTP-GRE, L-FHTP-PNK, L-FHTP-RED

AWheelbase (mm)594
BSeatube Angle (Degrees)68
CHead tube angle (degrees)68
DEffective top tube (mm)333
EHead tube length (mm)82

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Bike Build & Delivery

We are proud to say that all of our bikes are pre-built and go through a rigorous inspection procedure before the bike arrives at your doorstep. In order to minimise packaging and transit damage, all bikes are partially dismantled for shipping. Please note that some assembly will be required, which we recommend be carried out by an experienced mechanic. To help with assembly we have created our helpful assembly guide.  Click here to view assembly guide

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