Frog Road 53 | The perfect first road bike for young explorers.
Discover the Frog Road 53 kids' Road bike – the ultimate first road bike for children, designed for safe, fun cycling adventures on tarmac with lightweight aluminium frame and kid-friendly gears.
Looking for the perfect first road bike for your child?
The Frog Road 53 is a lightweight 20-inch road bike designed for young riders aged 5 to 7, perfect for road racing, triathlons and cycling on tarmac. Equipped with slick road tyres for optimal performance on smooth surfaces, it features child-specific narrow and short-drop handlebars for easy handling, dual braking control for added safety, and patented Frog cranks for smooth, efficient pedalling. The youth-specific 9-speed gear shifters with FrogFit Technology® ensure precise gear shifts for an optimal riding experience. Designed to boost confidence and refine cycling skills, the Frog Road 53 is the perfect bike for young cyclists ready to enter the world of road cycling.
A bike that grows with your child
The Frog Road 53 kids’ road bike is designed to grow alongside your child, featuring an adjustable handlebar height and tool-free seat post adjustment. As your young rider develops, the bike adapts effortlessly to ensure the perfect fit. This offers lasting comfort and confidence, helping your child enjoy a smooth, secure introduction to road cycling. The Frog Road 53 is suitable for children with an inside leg measurement of 50-64cm.
Optimised for new road cyclists
The Frog Road 53, a 20-inch road bike for kids, is specifically built for children who are just starting in road cycling. It comes equipped with narrow and short-drop child-specific handlebars, ensuring easy handling and control for smaller hands. Perfect for young riders getting used to the feel of road bikes, the bike’s lightweight aluminium frame and smooth-rolling 20” road tyres create a stable, responsive ride that enhances confidence and helps kids develop their cycling skills.
Lightweight, easy to handle, and built for comfort
Weighing just 8.56kg*, the Frog Road 53 kids’ road bike is lightweight and easy for children to manoeuvre, making it simple for them to gain confidence as they cycle. The bike features patented Frog cranks, designed for comfortable and efficient pedalling. This innovative design ensures that cycling is smoother and less tiring for young legs, helping kids build strength, coordination, and improve their road cycling skills in a fun way.
Dual braking control for safety
Safety and performance are central to the design of the Frog Road 53. Equipped with high-performance disc brakes and dual braking control, the bike delivers reliable stopping power in all conditions. Child-specific Tektro brake levers, designed for smaller hands, ensure young riders can brake securely and easily. The responsive brakes not only enhance safety but also make it quick and easy to swap between road and gravel wheels. Combined with the bike’s stable geometry, these features provide excellent control and confidence, making the Frog Road 53 an ideal choice for your child's road cycling journey.
Youth-specific 9-speed gear shifters
The Frog Road 53 20-inch road bike is built to handle a variety of terrains with ease. It features a road cassette with a wide gear range (11-34T), making it easy for young riders to tackle steep hills and enjoy smooth rides on all kinds of surfaces, giving kids extra help when they need it most. Paired with youth-specific 9-speed gear shifters that use FrogFit Technology®, the bike makes gear changes smooth and easy for smaller hands. This thoughtful design not only helps children shift gears efficiently but also builds their confidence, independence, and control as they take on new riding challenges.
Ready to ride - What’s included?
The Frog Road 53 kids’ bike is fully equipped with essential features for a safe, fun, and smooth ride. It includes reflectors for enhanced visibility, ensuring your child is visible in low-light conditions and improving road safety. The bike is also fitted with 20-inch slick Kenda road tyres, designed for maximum grip and speed, providing a fast and smooth cycling experience on roads. Additionally, the bell included with the bike adds an element of fun while promoting safety, allowing your child to announce their presence as they ride.
How can I adapt this bike for gravel cycling?
If your child is interested in gravel cycling, adapting the Frog Road 53 is simple. Just purchase the separately available Gravel Wheel Kit, which includes fully built front and rear wheels with knobbly gravel tyres, quick-release skewers, discs, and a new cassette (11-38T), giving you the ideal setup to transition from road to gravel riding. Thanks to the bike’s interchangeable wheelsets, switching between slick road tyres and grippy gravel tyres is quick and easy, with no adjustments needed - just swap and go!