Frog Tadpole Mini Junior Balance Bike - Kids

£199.00
Was £220.00
30 days free insurance available

Why buy a Tadpole Mini balance bike?

  • Award-winning lightweight 10-inch toddler bike that’s easy to manoeuvre & for parents to carry
  • Winner of the Creative Play Outdoor Toys Award 2022
  • 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-30cm
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 successThe Tadpole Mini balance bike is suitable for 18 months to 2 years with a recommended inside leg measurement of 23cm-30cm.

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.

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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)
Colours Green, Pink, Red, Yellow TDF
Sizes 10'' Wheel
Brand Frog
Model Year 2022
Barcodes 5060488651366, 5060488651373, 5060488651380, 5060488651632
SKUs / Part Numbers L-FHTM-GRE, L-FHTM-PNK, L-FHTM-RED, L-FHTM-YTDF

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

AWheelbase (mm)456
BSeatube Angle (Degrees)73
CHead tube angle (degrees)75
DEffective top tube (mm)243
EHead tube length (mm)50


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Once processed, items will typically be dispatched via Royal Mail 48hr. However, larger and.or higher-value items may be dispatched via a separate courier.

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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