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The perfect lightweight balance bike to get young children started on two wheels. Suitable for riders aged 2-3 years with a minimum inside leg of 31cm. 
The perfect lightweight balance bike to get young children started on two wheels. Suitable for riders aged 2-3 years with a minimum inside leg of 31cm. 
Frog Bikes

Frog bikes Tadpole Balance bike

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Frog bikes Tadpole Balance bike

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Brand:Frog Bikes

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The perfect lightweight balance bike to get young children started on two wheels. Suitable for riders aged 2-3 years with a minimum inside leg of 31cm. 

• Lightweight but sturdy frame
• Soft handlebar grips
• Easy to grip Tektro rear brake with adjustable lever for smaller hands. The brake is mounted above the rear stay to keep it away from the rider's feet.
• 12" wheels
• Quick release seat-post for easy height adjustment
• The locking headset means the handlebars have a steering limiter, which is safer for learners
• Available in Red, Orange, Purple, Spotty, Pink, Union Jack, Green, and Team Sky

Reflectors and a bell are included. Free 5 year warranty available on the frame and forks, 2 years on all other parts. 

Technical Information

Detailed spec

Approx Age 2-3
Colours FROG: Red, Purple, Orange & White/Spots, Pink TEAM SKY: White/Blue/Yellow
Weight 9.2 lbs or 4.17 kg
Fork Aluminium Fork
Frame Aluminium 10cm / 4" Tadpole Frame
Wheel Size 12"
Head Set Locking headset, 27mm
Bottom Bracket n/a
Crank Set n/a
Chain Ring n/a
Chain Guard n/a
Brakes (Rear only) Tektro Aluminium J310 Black. Mounted above the stay
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 38mm Stem
Handle Bar Frog Bikes Aluminium Little Handlebars Width 420mm
Grip Frog Bikes Specific Locking Slim Grips
Saddle Frog Bikes Saddle Size:201*136mm, Black, adjustable rails for better fit
Seat Post 200mm long aluminium 27.2 with Quick Release for easy adjustment
bell Bell
Rim Aluminium 12" x 1.5" 16 holes Black (Weight :155g)
Hubs Aluminium 16 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
Mudguard n/a

 

Sizing Information

In contrast to many kids' bikes, Frog bikes are sized by the leg length rather than age, as this is the most reliable way of getting the right size of bike for each child. Age alone isn’t a reliable measure as there is a large spread of “normal” leg lengths & heights for each age.

Please take the time to measure the rider’s inside leg. 
It’s easy to measure:

  1. Stand the child in socks against a wall
  2. Place a small book between their legs, as high as is comfortable
  3. Ask the child to move away and measure from the top of the book to the floor, in inches.

Once you have measured the inside leg, use this table to find the right size of bike for your child. Note we give the MINIMUM inside leg length for each bike, with the saddle at its lowest setting. At this height, the child will safely and comfortably be able to get their feet on the ground. Don’t worry - Frog Bikes have long seat posts, so the saddle can be raised a long way as the rider grows.
We recommend that you go to a local store who will have many of our bikes available so the rider can sit on a bike. You will get help and advice on sizing, and get on-going service, as well as support.  
PLEASE NOTE we always recommend that you buy your Frog bike from your local stockist, who will build it for you and ensure the fit is right for your child.  Our bikes should always be built and checked by a qualified mechanic.
 

  Minimum inside leg in cm (in) Approx age Wheel Size Frame Size
Tadpole 32cm (12") 2-3 12"  
Tadpole Plus 38cm (15") 3-4 14"  
Frog 43 43cm (17") 3-4 14" 9"
Frog 48 48cm (19") 4-5 16" 9.5"
Frog 52 52cm (20") 5-6 20" 10"
Frog 55 55cm (22") 6-7 20" 11"
Frog 62 62cm (24") 8-10 24" 12"
Frog 69 69cm (27") 10-12 26" 14"
Frog 73 73cm (29") 12-14 26" 16"
Frog Road/Track 58 58cm (23") 6-7 20" 11"
Frog Road/Track 67 67cm (26") 8-12 24" 14"
Frog Road/Track 70 70cm (27") 11-14 26" 17"

Of course all children have different length arms and torsos too, so to ensure a comfortable riding position, the handlebar height can be tailored, and saddles can be slid backwards and forwards on their rails. (These adjustments are easy to do and just need an allen key; instructions are in the manual).

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