• FLX Bike

FLX Bike

Overview

FLX Bike has a rating of 2.97 stars from 174 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about FLX Bike most frequently mention customer service, and baby maker problems. FLX Bike ranks 8th among Bicycle sites.

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  • Value
    29
  • Shipping
    29
  • Returns
    24
  • Quality
    69

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Top Positive Review

“FLX Babymaker Pro Review”

Isaiah O.
2/4/22

I absolutely love my Blue Raspberry Babymaker Pro and it came exactly as ordered. Shipping took about 4 months to happen for me, however FLX and FedEx stayed in touch with me throughout the entire process. One thing that was challenging for me was having to change the color and the handlebar style of the bike due to supply shortages, however I am very happy with my second choice and I would not trade it back for the Sterling Silver with upper bars. Thank you FLX.

Top Critical Review

“Dont´´t buy at FLK. Bike!”

Hans S.
10/27/22

Ordered 6 weeks ago. Delivery was planned within 7-14 days. Since there no Bike for me. 3-4 Weeks later I asked about shipping. No valuable Feedback. 1 week later again mails to FLX. No feedback at all. Then a feedback that they have problems with shipping provider / carrier. Now again no feedback at all. Very bad experience. Don´t know if the company still exist or what the matter is. Don´t know what´s next. Started request at Paypal to reverse my order and get money back.

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Thumbnail of user randallo35
1 review
1 helpful vote
May 7th, 2022
Verified purchase
• Updated review

It's a beautiful bike
It took about 10 minutes to put together.
I took it for the first spin. It moves!
The disk brakes are great as well. It's important when you are going fast that you have the ability to slow down and stop rapidly.
The thumb control is easy to adjust the level of assistance.
This is my first ebike. I don't think this will eliminate my opportunity for excersize on the bike, I think it will increase the number of opportunities I will have to use it.

Tip for consumers:
They are significantly backlogged. I waited over 60 days. It would have been nice to have a sense of progress towards that goal - rather than just be left in the dark.

"Sometime in April" was all that I heard. I did receive it on the 29th of April. It just seems they could have a little greater visibility to their schedule of manufacture and communicate it better.

Products used:
eBike - Babymaker II

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The payment process kept me from paying for hours
March 25th, 2022
Verified site experience
• Previous review
Reason I chose this business:

I've been shopping for an ebike for a long time.

* FLX Bike attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

Thumbnail of user thomasd1725
1 review
0 helpful votes
March 30th, 2022
Verified purchase

I placed an order and decided to cancel once I realized my order would not ship for 4-5 months. After seven days and several emails FLX did eventually respond to my request, and they cancelled my order and gave me a full refund. FYI you cannot contact FLX by phone. Their toll-free number has a voice greeting that prompts you to send in an email to create a ticket.

* FLX Bike attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

Thumbnail of user isaiaho9
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 4th, 2022
Verified purchase

I absolutely love my Blue Raspberry Babymaker Pro and it came exactly as ordered. Shipping took about 4 months to happen for me, however FLX and FedEx stayed in touch with me throughout the entire process. One thing that was challenging for me was having to change the color and the handlebar style of the bike due to supply shortages, however I am very happy with my second choice and I would not trade it back for the Sterling Silver with upper bars. Thank you FLX.

Reason I chose this business:

Great design, engineering, speed, and range of the bike for my commutes around the City.

Quality
Thumbnail of user aaronj480
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 31st, 2023

Not sure if I got a lemon but I've had to replace the controller and battery on my Trail SE that only has 2000 miles on it. Brakes, chains and tires, I can understand, but not these expensive components. And having it happen before the front tire even wears out?
The bike has been really fun but I think my next bike will have Bosch components.

Products used:
bike, battery, controller

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Thumbnail of user aarons562
1 review
1 helpful vote
March 3rd, 2021
Verified purchase

It was definitely worth waiting patiently for both our orders. Our first ride on the Babymakers was a delight and the smiles haven't left our faces.

I was anxious about the process a few times but when I emailed I got a response same day from Sarah to put my mind at ease. A few weeks later the bikes showed up and now the wife and I are "back in the saddle again."

Thank you Sarah, Rob and all at team FLX

Tip for consumers:
Get the PRO option - well worth the upgrade

Products used:
The Babymaker

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FLX B. – FLX Bike Rep

Good afternoon Aaron,

We have been working hard to get the bikes to their final destination with the pace of delivery finally picking up from the beginning of the pandemic. We are stoked to hear that you are able to go on joint rides and enjoy your Babymakers together. If you have any questions regarding your Babymakers our support staff is happy to assist you.

Have fun!

Thumbnail of user andrewe440
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
July 16th, 2022
Verified purchase

I did quite a bit of research and decided on this bike because of design. Received it well packaged and in excellent shape. Installed and put together in about 30 minutes. I've only had a couple weeks but so far very pleased.

Reason I chose this business:

I chose the Babymaker because I was looking for a fun bike in between my mountain bike and road bike. I particularly like the carbon belt drive and the internal location of the battery in the frame. Also the light weight makes it appealing compared to other electric bikes.

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FLX B. – FLX Bike Rep

Hey Andrew! We're so proud of the Babymaker and we LOVE hearing this feedback. We're glad to hear the delivery, setup, and first rides are going well. Our Rider Support team is standing by with any questions you may have. Welcome to the FLX family!

Thumbnail of user johns10996
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 1st, 2022
Verified purchase

So far so good. I put the bike together (very straightforward). It seems to work well. Thank you FLX!

Reason I chose this business:

Stealth design and lighter weight for an e-bike.

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FLX B. – FLX Bike Rep

Hi John,

We tried to make sure our bikes are user friendly and easy to use so this is good to hear!

Happy Riding

Thumbnail of user johnk4434
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 9th, 2022
Verified purchase

Original display on my 2020 FLX Babymaker bike no longer worked properly. I replaced it with a new display. Not really happy about that.

* FLX Bike attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

Thumbnail of user johnp4894
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 17th, 2022
Verified purchase

Some issues setting up. Front axle did not readily come out, luggage carrier did not align with bike frame. This company avows telephone support. They neither ever answer the phone nor call back. Had to resort to using sales rep who is excellent!

Reason I chose this business:

Already own one, pleased with product.

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Thumbnail of user kimk973
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 11th, 2022
Verified purchase

The Babymaker II is pretty awesome. Lots of power on the bike. Customer Service was fine, but they definitely under estimate the time it will take to ship out. I wasn't in a hurry for my bike, but would have appreciated a more realistic time frame, as it was shipped about a month after the timeline that had been quoted. Overall, I am very happy with the bike.

Reason I chose this business:

Stealthy ebike

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Thumbnail of user svenk23
1 review
4 helpful votes
August 25th, 2021

It's a young company so I accept, that not all works like it should. I received my invoice which had so many mistakes and did not fit with what I ordered. I wrote customer support, received a second and third invoice, still part of the invoice is wrong. Customer support did not respond one to my E-Mails and contact via Online Form. Haven't heard back from them at all and of course also no bike yet.

* FLX Bike attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

Thumbnail of user peterb1846
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
June 23rd, 2022
Verified purchase

I was dealing with Jonathan and Mark at their store on Morena Blvd. In San Diego.
Couple of things needed to be taken care off and Jonathan and Mark are both two very helpful and knowledgeable people at the company.
Absolute pleasure to deal with these guys. Definetely, my next bike will be coming from FLX again, for sure.

Thumbnail of user billm1482
1 review
1 helpful vote
December 11th, 2021
Verified purchase

I've had no problems at all in my dealings with FLX. They are a dedicated, hard-working group and are doing their best under extremely difficult market conditions. I received my bike - a bit later than estimated - but they were very transparent regarding the situation and I was happy to receive the regular updates. My bike arrived safe & sound, was relatively easy to put together, and performs like a champ! I would not hesitate to purchase from them again.

Reason I chose this business:

My first entry into the electric bike market, and at 66 I thought it would be the best way to go for me. I like the style, the company's presentation was impressive, and the price was right.

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Thumbnail of user lisab3881
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 19th, 2022
Verified purchase

I ordered the part on a Friday but didn't ship until Wednesday. Not sure why the delay

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Thumbnail of user sbb13
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 13th, 2022
Verified purchase

Love the bike! Pre-ordered during the sale period and waited about 2 months for shipping. Received prompt and helpful responses from Marc about questions. A little more detail on the specifications online would be great.

Prompt and complete responses. Kudos to Marc. Thank you!

Reason I chose this business:

The team seems to have a lot of passion and enthusiasm for their product.

Reason I chose this product:

Great potential, battery larger than competitors, and looks good too. I expected to swap out some components with higher end options I have on hand, and made the fit larger with the stem and bars - so far it’s really looking great.

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Thumbnail of user hanss117
1 review
0 helpful votes
October 27th, 2022
Verified purchase

Ordered 6 weeks ago. Delivery was planned within 7-14 days. Since there no Bike for me. 3-4 Weeks later I asked about shipping. No valuable Feedback. 1 week later again mails to FLX. No feedback at all. Then a feedback that they have problems with shipping provider / carrier. Now again no feedback at all. Very bad experience. Don´t know if the company still exist or what the matter is. Don´t know what´s next. Started request at Paypal to reverse my order and get money back.

Tip for consumers:
Don´t buy at FLX.bike

Products used:
No Using. Because they don´t ship.

Thumbnail of user stephenm1852
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 3rd, 2021

Trying to get a battery replacement for 9 months. You pay for shipping of replacement parts; good luck trying to find a bike shop that will offer service.

Tip for consumers:
Research Indigogo crowdfunding startups before investing. FLX Bikes does not offer customer service.

Products used:
Electric bike

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Thumbnail of user martinf362
1 review
0 helpful votes
September 27th, 2022
Verified purchase

I got a message from a customer satisfaction guy, who asked if I was ok with the bike in spite of late deliveries of both bike and necessary parts. I told him I love the bike and had forgiven them, but had a technical problem which he referred to their support. After a quick initial response I have now been waiting for a week and a half for a reply, which is pretty frustrating as I don't feel safe riding the bike.

Thumbnail of user lacitaf2
1 review
3 helpful votes
May 30th, 2022
Verified purchase

I ordered my bike July 30,2020 and still haven't received it. Customer service has told me numerous times that it would be shipped. Tomorrow is May 1st, 2022 (1 yr 9 mo) and I'm still waiting, no contact about it yet. The campaign (with tracking number) says fulfilled when it was not. Highly disappointed.

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Thumbnail of user alexb1209
1 review
2 helpful votes
October 10th, 2021
Verified purchase

I never backed an Indiegogo campaign before and everybody I told about it said I would never get the product. But FLX communicated regularly in live shows on YouTube and answered the questions of their backers. You cannot deny that they saw a lot of challenges in these special times which led to a huge delay. But, I never lost my faith in them and after 15 months I received my wonderful BABYMAKER PRO bike. It was well packaged, is very well built in high quality and rides like a charm. And: it looks super awesome!

Thumbnail of user flxb
FLX B. – FLX Bike Rep

Good afternoon Alex,

We strive to keep our supporters informed on the status of their bikes. We are excited to hear that your Babymaker was what you had hoped it to be. If you have any questions regarding your Babymaker our support team is happy to assist you.

Happy riding!

Thumbnail of user kenta68
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 30th, 2022
Verified purchase

Website was easy and I look forward to getting my bike and hitting the trails

Reason I chose this business:

Light weight, the design is very close to my current regular bike. I want to commute daily (40+) miles round trip, Components seem legit

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Thumbnail of user jerryw635
1 review
0 helpful votes
May 10th, 2022
Verified purchase

Great! Bike was received on time after shipping notice and very well packed.

Reason I chose this business:

Positive reviews.

Reason I chose this product:

Love the look of the bike.

Quality
Thumbnail of user flxb
FLX B. – FLX Bike Rep

Hi Jerry,

We are super happy to hear about this! Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions.

Thank you

Thumbnail of user stenc7
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 8th, 2022
Verified purchase

My rear light that was included in my Babymaker Touring Kit was defective. I sent photos and the next thing I knew I had a replacement. The support team was great! LOVE my bike, love FLX.

Thumbnail of user flxb
FLX B. – FLX Bike Rep

Hey Sten,
We LOVE our Rider Support team too! They're here for any further questions or concerns you may have. Thank you for your purchase, and happy riding my friend!
George at FLX

Thumbnail of user gregoryb692
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 5th, 2022
Verified purchase

I love the bikes. Wish they were able to get them delivered anywhere close to the expected dates. The first one was expected in 3 months and took 15 months. The second one was expected in 2 months. Still don't have it 7 months later.

* FLX Bike attempted to help this customer through the Sitejabber Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond

Thumbnail of user lisab3831
1 review
4 helpful votes
July 1st, 2022
Verified purchase

Bike finally showed up. Three to four weeks after what the sales rep stated on the phone. (I can live with that). However it showed up missing controller, peddles, charger etc. Took multiple attempts to actually get a person on the phone to explain. They did acknowledge the error and said they would send parts asap. Extra two weeks went buy and had to pay additional shipping and duty at border. Bike looks good but very worried if I need parts in the future.

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Business History

FLX is a Southern CA based E-Bike company coming off of a stunning record setting $13.7M Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for its "Babymaker" stealth road electric bike with belt drive. FLX was founded by perfectionists by nature - who set out to create a lineup of electric bikes with the perfect combination of aesthetics, performance and economy. We're a team of passionate professionals with a mission to get more people out of cars and onto bikes. No compromises.

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FLX B.
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