Frog Road 61 | The go-to kids’ bike for young road adventurers
Discover the Frog Road 61 kids' Road bike – a lightweight 24-inch road bike for children aged 8 to 10, designed for speed, safety and fun on tarmac with an aluminum frame and youth-specific gears.Want the best road bike for your child?
The Frog Road 61 is a high-performance 24-inch road bike designed for riders aged 8 to 10, offering the perfect combination of speed and control for road racing, triathlons and cycling on tarmac. Featuring slick road tyres that deliver outstanding traction on smooth terrain, it’s built with child-friendly narrow handlebars and a short-drop design for better handling and comfort. Dual braking control enhances safety, while the patented Frog cranks and youth-specific 9-speed shifters with FrogFit Technology® offer smooth pedalling and precise gear changes for optimal performance. Designed for confidence and skill development, the Frog Road 61 is the ideal road bike for young cyclists ready to elevate their cycling experience.
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.
Engineered for young road cyclists
The Frog Road 61 kids’ road bike is built for young road riders, featuring child-specific handlebars with a narrow, short drop. This setup improves handling and responsiveness, helping young cyclists refine their technique on pavement and tackle longer rides with greater confidence. The smooth 24” road tyres provide excellent grip and speed, making it ideal for training, weekend rides, and exploring new routes.
Lightweight and rider focussed comfortAt only 9.2kg*, the Frog Road 61 road bike for kids strikes the perfect balance between lightweight agility and rider comfort. Equipped with patented Frog cranks engineered for efficient power transfer, the bike helps young riders maintain a smooth cadence and build endurance without excessive fatigue. This focus on biomechanical efficiency supports stronger pedalling and greater road cycling skill developmentPrecision braking for enhanced control
Performance meets safety with high-quality disc brakes and dual braking control that offer reliable stopping power in all conditions. The Tektro levers are specifically designed for smaller hands, allowing quick, confident braking, perfect for young riders pushing their limits on varying road surfaces or entering group rides. The responsive brakes make switching between road and gravel wheels seamless, accommodating riders ready to diversify their terrain.
Youth-specific 9-speed gear shiftersEquipped with a wide-range cassette (11-34T) and FrogFit Technology® 9-speed shifters, the Frog Road 61 kids’ road bike empowers young cyclists to confidently conquer climbs, flats, and everything in between. The shifters are ergonomically designed for smaller hands, ensuring precise, swift gear changes that enhance riding efficiency and control. This gearing setup supports progression from training rides to more challenging routes.
Adventure Ready and versatile
Multiple bottle cage mounts, on the frame and both fork legs, allow riders to carry ample hydration and gear for longer rides and trips. Whether tackling group rides, endurance events, or bikepacking adventures, the Frog Road 61 is ready to support extended road cycling endeavours.
Ready to ride - What’s included?The Frog Road 61 road bike for kids is packed with essential features for a safe, enjoyable, and smooth cycling experience. Designed with child safety in mind, it includes high-visibility reflectors that enhance your child's visibility in low-light conditions, boosting road safety. Equipped with 24-inch slick Kenda road tyres, this bike offers superior grip and speed, delivering a fast and smooth ride on paved surfaces. Plus, the included bell adds a fun and practical safety feature, allowing young riders to alert others as they cycle. Perfect for kids, the Frog Road 61 combines safety, performance, and enjoyment for every ride.How can I adapt this bike for gravel cycling?If your child is interested in gravel cycling, adapting the Frog Road 61 is simple. Just purchase the separately available Gravel Wheel Kitwhich includes fully built front and rear wheels with knobbly gravel tyres, quick-release skewers, discs, and a new cassette (11-42T), 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!
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Key Features & Benefits:
- Adventure-ready mounts: The Frog Road 61 offers mounts on both fork legs, there's also plenty of space for attaching extra bottles, bags, or panniers, making it a great choice for longer-distance adventures.
- Sleek, road-ready design:The Frog Road 61 24-inch kids’ road bike pairs high performance with standout aesthetics. With a sleek, aerodynamic frame and vibrant, modern colour options, it’s the perfect choice for young road cyclists who want a bike that looks as good as it rides.
- Built for safety, trusted by parents:Every Frog bike is rigorously tested to exceed international safety standards - because nothing matters more than your child’s safety
Full Specification:
- Frame: 6061 T6 heat treated Aluminium alloy, seat tube 35.5cm (14")
- Fork: 6061 T6 heat treated Aluminium alloy with 3 x accessory bolts per side
- Number of Gears: 9
- Gear Shifters: Microshift Advent - SB-M090(S)
- Chainset: Frog Bikes Patented,127mm, Aluminium straight arm cranks, 34T chainring, black
- Chainrings: 34T
- Rear Cassette: Microshift CS-H092, 11-34 Teeth - 9 Speed - Chrome
- Chain: KMC X9, 9-speed
- Front Derailleur: N/A
- Rear Derailleur: Microshift Advent - Medium Cage - 9 speed - RD-M6195M
- Bottom Bracket: Neco, square taper, 68/107.5, cartridge bearings
- Pedals: Wellgo R090, resin platform, single sided, toe clips (medium), reflectors, 9/16"
- Rims: KT-XR25 Aluminium, 24", double wall, disc-specific, deep section
- Front Hub: KT-XSF3, high performance aluminium disc hub, sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 24 hole, 6 bolt
- Rear Hub: KT-XS8R, high performance aluminium disc hub, sealed cartridge bearings, QR, 24 hole, 6 bolt
- Front Tyre: Kenda K-1018, 24"x1 3/8", Road, (ETRTO/ISO 23-540)
- Rear Tyre: Kenda K-1018, 24"x1 3/8", Road, (ETRTO/ISO 23-540)
- Brakes: Tektro Mira, Mechanical Disc calliper MD-C400 with Tektro TR160-52 rotors 160mm/160mm
- Handlebars: 6061 Aluminium, custom drop bar, 360mm
- Handlebar Grips or Tape: Black bar tape
- Stem: Aluminium, 1"1/8, 38mm, 4 bolt clamp
- Saddle: Frog Bikes, child specific slimline saddle (medium), steel rails
- Seatpost: Aluminium, micro adjust, 27.2mm
- Accessories: Bell, bike reflectors white/red, wheel reflectors orange/white, paint plasters, frame protector patches
- Weight: 9.20Kg without pedals (9.53kg with pedals)
- Inside Leg or Age Range: 8-10 Years