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Improved Compact Pedal Bike: The Frog 38 Model Reduces Size Further and Enhances Performance

Transitioning from kick scooters to traditional pedal bikes becomes more accessible for young bicyclists.

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2025 September 4 . 7:43 PM

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Compact Pedal Bike Revisited: Already Tiny Frog Bike Shrinks and Enhances Further

Improved Compact Pedal Bike: The Frog 38 Model Reduces Size Further and Enhances Performance

The Frog 38, the newest addition to Frog Bikes' range, is designed specifically for younger riders, typically those aged around 3 to 4 years old. This lightweight and child-friendly pedal bike offers a range of features tailored to the needs of very young cyclists.

Key Features and Specifications

Wheel Size: The Frog 38 comes equipped with 14-inch wheels, making it ideal for small children transitioning from balance bikes.
Weight: At approximately 6.06 kg, the Frog 38 is incredibly lightweight, making it easy for young riders to maneuver.
Frame Design: The frame of the Frog 38 is slightly thinner than its predecessor, the Frog 40, resulting in a lighter weight and a slightly lower frame height. This lower standover height helps children mount and dismount easily and start riding earlier.
Child-Specific Components: The Frog 38 is equipped with short-reach cranks suitable for small legs, easy-to-use brake levers tailored for children’s hands, and an upright riding position for comfort and control.
Tyres: The bike features Kenda small block eight tyres, providing good grip on a variety of surfaces.
Chainguard: A new safety feature on the Frog 38 is the Insane Chains guard, which clips over the individual links to prevent chain damage.
Inside Leg Suitability: The Frog 38 is recommended for children with an inside leg measurement from 36 cm to 46 cm.
Colour Options: The Frog 38 is available in several child-friendly colours including blue, green, orange, pink, red, and spotty patterns.
Price: With a price point around £380, the Frog 38 represents a good investment with high resale value due to Frog Bikes’ trusted brand reputation.
Target Group: The Frog 38 is suitable for toddlers and young children starting on pedal bikes who have gained some balance skills and are ready for proper pedals rather than a balance bike.

Additional Features

Large bumpers are fitted to the handlebar grips to protect the bike in crashes and improve force dissipation.
The Frog 38 features an internal headset block to prevent oversteering and the bike from folding up on itself.
The Frog 38 comes with a range of accessories including mudguards, a bell, bike reflectors, wheel reflectors, paint plasters, frame protector patches, and a child-specific saddle.
The brake levers on the Frog 38 have been adjusted for the tester’s small hands, and the pedals are resin platform with a 9/16-inch thread and reflectors.
The Frog 38's seat post is aluminum, micro adjust, with a diameter of 27.2mm. Its crankset/chainring is Frog Bikes Patented, with aluminum straight arm cranks, a 32T chainring, and a black finish.

In summary, the Frog 38 is a lightweight, child-specific 14-inch pedal bike that prioritizes early riding confidence and ease of control with features adapted to the needs of very young riders. It replaces the Frog 40 with improvements in frame weight and height, making it the smallest pedal bike option in Frog’s lineup for young kids transitioning from balance bikes. The Frog 38 can be purchased directly from Frog or through local bike shops.