Frog Tadpole Plus

£205

Tadpole Plus

Why buy a Tadpole Plus balance bike?

  • – Lightweight 14-inch balance bike that’s easy to manoeuvre & light for parents to carry
  • – Winner of the Creative Play Outdoor Toys Award 2023
  • – 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 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.

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Technical specifications
Product Safety Certifications EN71 and ASTM F963-17
Bike Weight 4.18kg
Frame 6061 T6 heat treated aluminium alloy, seat tube 4.7″ (120mm)
Fork 6061 T6 heat treated aluminium alloy
Front Hub Quando, aluminium, 16 hole, sealed hub with 5mm allen bolt internal fixing
Rear Hub Quando, aluminium, 16 hole, sealed hub with 5mm allen bolt internal fixing
Rim Aluminium, 14″, double 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 Kenda K193, 14″x1.5″, Hybrid, (ETRTO/ISO: 40-254)
Accessories Included Bell, paint plasters, frame protector patches, right brake lever (Tektro JL352-RS)
Handlebar Aluminium, 30mm riser bar, 420mm
Brake Levers Tektro JL352-RS, aluminium, easy reach brake lever
Saddle Frog Bikes child-specific saddle (small)
Seat Post Aluminium, micro adjust, 27.2mm
Manufacturer

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

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