Get Your Child Riding and Watch the Fun Begin! Learn with Hand Brakes from the Start.
There's nothing like the feeling of watching your child riding their first bicycle! The Frog Tadpole 12" Balance Bike is the perfect way to get them started on two wheels. This bike will make riding as easy as walking for your little one. It is essentially a toddler bike without pedals and is designed to introduce toddlers ages 2 to 3 to the world of cycling, allowing them to develop the balance necessary to ride a bicycle. This premium toddler’s bike has a lightweight, sturdy aluminum frame, weighing just 9.2 lbs, making the bike easy to maneuver and easy for parents to carry. It is available in an array of fun and bright colors that your child is sure to love!
The Tadpole 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 tires 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.
FROG TADPOLE FEATURES
One of the best selling balance bikes for kids
Award-winning, lightweight 12-inch toddler bike that’s easy for children to maneuver
Easy for parents to carry
Lightweight but sturdy aluminum frame
Small, easy-to-reach Tektro rear brake with brake lever designed for tiny hands to brake with confidence
Safety steering lock to prevent oversteering
Quick release seat post for easy seat height adjustment as your child grows
Top-mounted brake arms to avoid feet catching
Bell included
FROG TADPOLE SIZING
WHEEL SIZE
12"
RIDER HEIGHT
30" - 38"
RIDER AGE
2 - 3.5 years
MINIMUM INSEAM* (Beginner / Experienced)
12.6" / 12.2"
MAXIMUM INSEAM (Experienced Rider)
16.1"
SEAT HEIGHT
13.3" - 16.5"
STANDOVER HEIGHT†
Coming Soon
BIKE WEIGHT(with Pedals)
9.2 lbs.
*MINIMUM INSEAM measurement for a child who is large enough to ride this bike. Beginner (or timid) riders must reach the ground comfortably and flat footed while straddling the seat, meaning their inseam must be close to the minimum seat height. Experienced (or confident) riders will be more comfortable raising their heels off the ground when straddling the seat. See Kids Bike Sizing Guide. †STANDOVER HEIGHT is measured from the top of the top tube to the ground, passing directly by the front of the chainring.
FITTING YOUR RIDER
Getting your kid on the right size bike is important and easy! All you need is:
RIDER INSEAM = Your child's inseam, measured from the top of the crotch directly to the ground. (This is NOT a pant leg inseam measurement).
RIDER EXPERIENCE = Your child's ability, comfort and confidence levels while riding a bike.
With these two pieces of information, you can easily calculate the MINIMUM SEAT HEIGHT your child needs on their new bike.
Not compatible, as this bike does not have braze-ons (i.e. mounting screws/holes for a water bottle cage
TRAINING WHEELS
Not compatible
GEOMETRY
A
Wheelbase (mm)
569
B
Seatube Angle (Degrees)
68
C
Heat Tube Angle (Degrees)
68
D
Effective Top Tube (mm)
322
E
Head Tube Length (mm)
50
RETURNS & EXCHANGES
Our "Ride Happy" Guarantee: We want you to love your purchase, but if you are not completely satisfied, we offer hassle-free returns on all orders.
You have 30 days from receiving your order to initiate your return with us:
Returns must be in NEW condition with original packaging and product tags.
You are responsible for packaging and return shipping. You may purchase a return shipping label from us, which is likely your least expensive option with our discounted rates.
Please take your new bike for a "test ride" to make sure it's right for your Rider! Our standard for still being in new condition after a "test ride" is similar to a local bike shop that offers test rides outside their shop. We understand some "dust on the tires," but please keep it new (and hold on to packaging) until you are sure you're keeping it!
Your original shipping cost is non-refundable.
If you'd like to return your order, please start here.
WARRANTY
Ready Set Pedal stands behind all products we sell. Most of our brands (including all bikes) offer a limited warranty. We will work directly with the manufacturer (on your behalf) to evaluate and process your warranty claim. If the issue/defect is deemed eligible to be covered under warranty, we work to get you a replacement, repair or refund as quickly as possible. If you're experiencing an issue/defect with an order, please contact us for support.
Frog offers a standard 2 year warranty on all frames, forks, parts and paintwork (excluding tires & inner tubes). Register here for Frog's FREE extended Warranty Plus, which offers a 10 year warranty on frames, handlebars, stems, seat posts, cranks and forks (excluding suspension forks). You must complete and submit the Warranty Plus application form within 28 days of purchase.
Suspension forks come with a standard warranty of 2 years and are not included in the Warranty Plus offer.
That smile says it all. For a kid who has a garage full of balance bikes at his disposal, he consistently chooses the Frog Tadpole. With its lightweight frame, high-end components, and long wheelbase, it’s easy to see why…. Whether on the dirt pump track or cruising the pavement, the Frog Tadpole balance bike delivers. No fancy over-the-top components and no cheap plastic parts. Just a fine-tuned, well-thought-out, and well-executed toddler’s bike…. An exceptional pick for 2.5 to 3.5-year-olds, the Frog Tadpole balance bike is one of our favorite bikes we’ve tested.
A top scorer in almost every area, the Frog Bikes Tadpole is a sturdy bike built for easy balance and speed which it tempers with an exceptional braking system…. While it was one of the more expensive bikes we tested, the high quality of its components justifies the price. It’s certainly worth considering if you're a cycling family ready to take on some trails…. Frog Bikes is a hugely popular brand and, if needed, you can expect the Tadpole to stay in good enough nick for resale.
