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Frog Tadpole Mini

The Frog Tadpole Mini is our most popular balance bike. This is easy to understand when you consider its award winning design and lightweight frame making it the ideal first bike for your child. It has a locking headset to limit handlebar movement and a rear brake for small hands to ensure safety. The Tadpole Mini is a favourite and an excellent 12" balance bike for helping your child develop their balancing skills.

For children aged 1 - 2 years old

(Inner leg measurement: 23 – 31cm)

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Details

  • Lightweight but sturdy frame
  • Weighing only 3.46kg
  • 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

Tech Spec

  1. Weight 3.46 kg or 7.6 lbs
  2. Fork 6061 T6 heat treated Aluminium alloy
  3. Frame 6061 T6 heat treated Aluminium alloy, seat tube 90mm (3.5")
  4. Wheel Size 10"
  5. Head Set Neco, 1"1/8, threadless headset, safety steering stop. Aluminium Frog Bikes top cap
  6. Rear brake Tektro V-brake
  7. Brake Levers Tektro JL352-RS, Aluminium, easy reach brake lever
  8. Stem Aluminium, 1"1/8, 38mm, 4 bolt clamp
  9. Handle Bar Aluminium, straight, 360mm
  10. Grip Soft rubber grip with lock ring, 30mm OD
  11. Saddle Frog Bikes child-specific saddle (small), w/ steel rails
  12. Seat Post Aluminium, micro adjust, 27.2mm
  13. Rim Aluminium, 10x1.5, single wall
  14. Hubs Quando, Aluminium, 16 hole, sealed hub with 5mm Allen bolt internal fixing
  15. Tyres Kenda 10"x1.75"


  • Details

    • Lightweight but sturdy frame
    • Weighing only 3.46kg
    • 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

  • Tech Spec

    1. Weight 3.46 kg or 7.6 lbs
    2. Fork 6061 T6 heat treated Aluminium alloy
    3. Frame 6061 T6 heat treated Aluminium alloy, seat tube 90mm (3.5")
    4. Wheel Size 10"
    5. Head Set Neco, 1"1/8, threadless headset, safety steering stop. Aluminium Frog Bikes top cap
    6. Rear brake Tektro V-brake
    7. Brake Levers Tektro JL352-RS, Aluminium, easy reach brake lever
    8. Stem Aluminium, 1"1/8, 38mm, 4 bolt clamp
    9. Handle Bar Aluminium, straight, 360mm
    10. Grip Soft rubber grip with lock ring, 30mm OD
    11. Saddle Frog Bikes child-specific saddle (small), w/ steel rails
    12. Seat Post Aluminium, micro adjust, 27.2mm
    13. Rim Aluminium, 10x1.5, single wall
    14. Hubs Quando, Aluminium, 16 hole, sealed hub with 5mm Allen bolt internal fixing
    15. Tyres Kenda 10"x1.75"

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