Frog Tadpole Mini
£185
Tadpole Mini
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 10-year extended warranty on frames 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 success
The 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.
| Product Safety Certifications | EN71 and ASTM F963-17 |
|---|---|
| Bike Weight | 3.46kg |
| Frame | 6061 T6 heat treated aluminium alloy, seat tube 3.5″ (90mm) |
| Fork | 6061 T6 heat treated aluminium alloy |
| Front Hub | Quando, aluminium, sealed hub, 5mm allen bolt internal fixing, 16 hole |
| Rear Hub | Quando, aluminium, 16 hole, sealed hub with 5mm allen bolt internal fixing |
| Rim | Aluminium, 10″, single wall |
| Headset | Neco, 1″1/8 , threadless, safety steering stop, Frog Bikes top cap |
| Stem | Aluminium, 1″1/8, 38mm, 4 bolt clamp |
| Grips/Bar Tape | Frog Bikes specific, lock on, slim grips |
| Brakes (F&R) | Tektro J310, aluminium, mini v-brake |
| Tyres | 10″x1.75″, BMX Style, (ETRTO/ISO: 54-149) |
| Accessories Included | Bell, paint plasters, frame protector patches, right brake lever (Tektro JL352-RS) |
| Handlebar | Aluminium, straight, 360mm |
| Brake Levers | Tektro JL352-RS, aluminium, easy reach brake lever |
| Saddle | Frog Bikes child-specific saddle (small) |
| Seat Post | Aluminium, micro adjust, 27.2mm |
Frog Bikes
is a British company specializing in lightweight, high-quality bicycles designed specifically for children aged 1 to 14. Founded in 2013 by Jerry and Shelley Lawson, the company emerged from their personal quest to find suitable bikes for their own children. Collaborating with sports scientists at Brunel University and renowned bicycle engineer Dimitris Katsanis, Frog Bikes developed child-specific bike geometry, ensuring comfort and efficiency tailored to young riders.
In 2016, Frog Bikes relocated its manufacturing from China to a 120,000 sq ft facility in Pontypool, Wales, enhancing quality control and reducing lead times. The company has received support from the Welsh Government and was honored with the Queen’s Award for International Trade in 2018. Today, Frog Bikes operates in over 56 countries, with exports accounting for more than half of its turnover.
Committed to sustainability
Frog Bikes joined the Race to Zero campaign in 2021, aiming to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Their product range includes balance bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes, and road bikes, all designed with lightweight aluminum frames and child-specific components. Notably, Prince Louis was seen riding a Frog balance bike on his first day of nursery in 2021, highlighting the brand’s popularity and reputation for quality
