Why buy Tadpole Plus – 14” Lightweight Kids Balance Bike - Age 3–4
Balance Bikes
The Frog Tadpole Plus 14-inch balance bike is an award-winning first bike for toddlers aged 3–4, designed to build balance, coordination, and confidence before they move on to pedals.
The Frog Tadpole Plus 14-inch balance bike is an award-winning first bike for toddlers aged 3–4, designed to build balance, coordination, and confidence before they move on to pedals. With a lightweight aluminium frame, it's easy for little riders to handle, while the adjustable seat height ensures it grows with your child. The ergonomic sweeping frame design, steering limiter, and toddler-friendly handlebars provide comfort and safety, and the durable build is ready for every adventure. Perfectly sized for preschoolers, the Tadpole Plus makes learning to cycle fun and intuitive. Trusted by parents and recommended by experts, it's one of the best balance bikes for toddlers and the ideal start to a lifelong love of cycling.
We're updating the Tadpole's geometry to match the sleek, sweeping frame of our Tadpole Mini, making it even easier for little riders to get going with confidence. During this transition, the colour you choose may determine which frame version you receive. Rest assured, both styles deliver the same lightweight performance and rider-friendly features you expect from Frog Bikes.
The Frog Tadpole Plus 14-inch balance bike is the perfect first bike for children aged 3 to 4. Designed to make cycling feel as easy as walking, this lightweight balance bike (just 3.82kg) is simple for toddlers to handle and light enough for parents to carry. Winner of the Creative Play Outdoor Toys Award 2023, it's trusted by families as one of the best balance bikes for preschoolers, helping kids develop balance, coordination, and cycling confidence before moving on to pedals.
With 14-inch wheels and chunky tyres, the Tadpole Plus offers excellent grip and stability, whether your child is riding in the park, garden, or on the pavement. The quick-release seat post and child-sized saddle make adjustments easy, ensuring the perfect fit for children with an inside leg of 39–51cm. As they grow, the Tadpole Plus grows with them, turning every outing into a fun adventure.
The Tadpole Plus is packed with features that give children confidence and parents peace of mind. It comes with Tektro brakes and easy-to-reach brake levers designed for small hands, top-mounted brake arms to prevent feet from catching, and a safety steering lock to reduce the risk of oversteering and falls.
The Tadpole Plus is made to keep up with your child. As they grow taller and more skilled, the adjustable handlebars and saddle height ensure a perfect fit, so they stay comfortable and in control throughout their riding journey.
This lightweight 14-inch balance bike is easy for toddlers to manage. The strong aluminium frame is built for everyday use, making it durable enough for outdoor adventures while remaining light for parents to carry when needed.
Unlike stabilisers, the Tadpole Plus teaches children to balance on two wheels from the start, making the transition to a pedal bike smooth and stress-free. With its age-appropriate components, bell included, and a free 10-year extended warranty on frames and forks, it's a smart, long-lasting choice for families.
Every Frog bike is rigorously tested to exceed international safety standards - because nothing matters more than your child's safety.
The Tadpole Plus balance bike includes a fun little bell for extra enjoyment.
Note: Valve dust caps are not included to comply with safety regulations.
Your Frog bike arrives 95% pre-assembled to ensure safe delivery and a hassle-free setup experience. Only a few simple steps are needed to get your child’s new bike ready to ride:
Ride worry‑free with comprehensive coverage and optional extended protection.
At Frog Bikes, we stand by the quality of our products with a standard 2-year warranty covering all frames, forks, parts, and paintwork (excluding tyres and inner tubes). Suspension forks are also covered by a 2-year warranty but are not included in our extended warranty offer.
Looking for extra peace of mind? We offer a FREE 10-year extended consumer warranty on frames and forks (excluding MTB suspension forks) when you complete and submit our Warranty Plus application within 28 days of purchase.
This frog bikes extended warranty is available for new, full-priced bikes and bikes purchased directly from our Frog Factory Outlet. For full details, please visit the Frog Bikes Warranty Plus application page below.
Note: The Warranty Plus offer is non-transferable.
Your Frog bike is built, inspected, and delivered to your door with free standard delivery to mainland UK addresses.
Free standard delivery is available for UK consumer orders shipping to mainland UK addresses.*
All Frog kids' bikes are carefully assembled, quality-checked, and typically dispatched within 5 business days of order confirmation.
Our packaging is 82% recycled, 100% recyclable, and virtually plastic-free.
*For deliveries to non-mainland UK addresses, such as Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, or the Scottish Highlands and Islands, additional local taxes, customs fees, or carrier surcharges may apply. These charges are the responsibility of the customer.
We want you to have the best experience with your new Frog Bike, so our customer service team are only a click or call away!
Our friendly and knowledgeable customer support team is ready to assist you with anything you need, from order updates and product questions to assembly guidance and warranty information. We're here to make your experience smooth and stress-free.
Get in touch via email or phone, and we’ll be happy to help!
Before reaching out, check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page; it’s the quickest way to find clear, helpful answers to common queries. From choosing the right bike size and understanding delivery times to assembly tips and warranty info, we’ve covered all the essentials.
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| Approximate Age | 3-4 years |
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| 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 |
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| A - Wheelbase (mm) | 594 |
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| B - Seat Tube Angle (°) | 68 |
| C - Head Tube Angle (°) | 68 |
| D - Effective Top Tube (mm) | 333 |
| E - Head Tube Length (mm) | 82 |
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