The original babymaker is a really nice bike, and the pandemic made it challenging for FLX to commit to delivery dates. However, the FLX support is really, really bad. My bike wouldn't charge, and I am waiting now for five business days for an answer to the support ticket and guidance on next steps.
In all of my communications on the issues in the delivery of my bike. You have always responded promptly and have been a positive bel weather for the face of FLX.
Your attention to me as a consumer has been 2nd to none.
Please share my thoughts with Pete & Rob.
My FLX Attack has exceeded expectations. It has a nice street appeal. Quality seems to match FLX's product info.
Sagui,
All the best in your career with FLX. Your involvement in FLX, parallels and compliments everything Pete & Rob are trying to achieve as they present their bikes to the public.
It has been nice being able to communicate with you. And together resolving any issues I have had.
Purchased in May of 2017... awesome e bike. I have logged 5500 miles so far. Set up for commuting with a thule rack and panniers, lights, and fenders and some schwhabe tires I manage 20 mph over a 44 mile commute everyday. 36 volt 17 amphr battery running at the highest power level setting can easily deliver 22 mile distance. Recharge at work takes 4 hrs and then its back home. Considering that I'm 64 years old this is a game changer. Ride takes about 1 hr and 10 minutes each 22 mile commute. I have regained much of my youthful strength and vigor and can also pack a change of clothes, lunch, and drinks without having to become a world class rider. Leave that car home! SOOO Much fun!
Good afternoon Jack,
We strive to make bikes that change the way we use transportation, a healthy alternative, while maintaining timely transit is a goal we aim for. Stories such as yours, experiencing a life changing shift of your daily routine is what keeps us excited about ebikes. If you have any queries regarding your ebike our support team is glad to assist you.
Safe commuting!
Purchased the Attack in May of 2017. Had some problems with the bofeili motor noise but the FLX team got the problem fixed perfectly and now with the Bafang motor you get an extra 100 watts power! Bike has 3200 miles on it and nothing has failed. I commute 44 miles each day over country roads with elevation gain of 2600 feet per day. 17 amp/hr battery has three bars on it after 22 miles using power level 5. I recharge at work then ride home another 22 miles. At power level 5 I can easily maintain 25 mph on flats and 45 mph down hill. Up hill the gearing is sufficiently low enough to maintain a cadence above 65. The full suspension is a dream to ride... very soft and comfortable. The motor will output 600 plus watts for the first 15 minutes of hard work. Then it will settle down to about 560 watts for the remainder of the ride. I have cycled for 40 years and still love my Cannondale Saeco Team bike but there is no way I can commute day after day hauling my work clothes and lunch using my Cannondale. The FLX works and runs like a dream. Get one, get fit, and laugh at the traffic.
I have been an avid cyclist (6k - 9k miles annual) for many years. A back injury took that away from me. I recently rode a friend's cycle and found I can manage in an upright riding position on an e-bike. My research lead me to focus on mid-drive cycles. I found the FLX Step-thru to be one of the best price performers 11 speed higher quality Shimano, 500W, 120 NM, torque, better tires, great brakes - overall best for the money. After actual time on the bike and riding friend's bikes from other manufacturers, I am convinced I made the right decision
Wanted to get 5 yr warranty - would have paid difference from Warranty2 discount
Wanted whitge/silver - would wait for deliverfy
I've had virtually no problems with my babymaker, the only thing I had to replace was the controller as the original one was overtightened and eventually the plastic cracked.
The bike rides much like a regular road bike and not some creepy coaster electric bike (think Aventon)! I replaced the seat, tires and handlebars since this bike is aluminium and every bump is transmitted through both. Otherwise it's very stock.
It seems to love working with the gatorskin hardshells that I put on it.
It was one of the best purchases I made last year.
We got our 2 Trail bikes 7 days after we ordered them. They were really easy to assemble from the boxes. There was just one issue and Rob and Pete reached right out to us when we told them and completely resolved it. The bikes are amazing. I loved the first time my wife tried hers and yelled WooHoo! When she started pedaling and felt the assist. Great job guys and we will be reccomending FLX bikes. We are having an amazing time FLXing.
Good afternoon Jeffrey,
We strive to make the ebikes as simple to assemble as possible, keeping down the amount of elements that need to be completed by our supporters. We appreciate you sharing your story about your wife on her bike, it seems as though the bikes make us feel younger. If you have any questions regarding your Trails, please contact our support staff they are happy to help.
Have fun!
The bike arrived, but the tour package was 6 weeks late. Additionally, the tour package shipment was poorly packed. The box arrived crushed and open, with loose parts inside. There was no documentation, no parts list, and no assembly instruction. For the money, go elsewhere. Do not buy a flx bike.
*Update*
As of yesterday, after multiple chat sessions and a lengthy phone call with support, my problem with flx was resolved in my favor. However, the very friendly support person did not read any of the extensive notes before talking with me, which included the photographs of the damaged shipment.
From purchase to this point, six weeks.
So, i recommend that you reserve time in your life for dealing with after purchase support. In my experience, the best way to get their attention is through chat. You can send a transcript of the exchange to yourself in email. Don't call, even though the option to do so is available. When i called, there was only an electronic music loop, not even a robot saying i had reached flx support, just music, and not very good music at that.
Flx has a good bike to sell, but they know nothing about treating you well if something goes wrong, you must work the support line repeatedly.
Cheers!
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.
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!
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!
The LCD display on my BabyMaker broke and I asked about getting it replaced under warranty. FLX support we're happy to get it replaced and quickly sent me a new one.
Hi Tanner,
We are so happy we were able to get everything worked out quickly and efficiently, feel free to reach out if you need any further support!
Happy Riding!
I received a call today following up on maintenance inquiries (after a crash), and Flx is trying to help me confidently resume riding. I'm hopeful I'll experienced a positive resolution for my needs.
Just took my White Lightning Roadster out for the first time, and OH MY GOD! It is ridiculously fun. Thought I'd go a couple of miles. I went 10! I can't wipe the smile off my face. This bike is revolutionary, extraordinary. This bike is going to save my life! And, no, that's not an exaggeration. I can't thank Rob and Pete and the whole FLX crew enough! I am nearly 60 years old with a lot of pain and, well, a few extra pounds. A neurological condition called Tourette Syndrome makes it difficult to sleep, and saps my energy. Biking always has helped me tamp down the pain, and relieve the crushing stress. But while I've ridden all my life, lately it has become too hard to get up steep hills. The FLX Roadster changes all that! It laughs at high hills, and it makes biking long distances possible (and fun) again. And that, in turn, literally helps save my life! It relieves pain and stress, and will help me lose weight and sleep better. I am indebted to Rob and Pete. I will not only be an FLX customer for LIFE, I will tell everyone I know to drop what they are doing and buy an FLX bike NOW. Thanks again guys. You and your amazing bike are a godsend!
Good morning David,
The act of riding is quite therapeutic. There's a mental barrier that many encounter when trying to ride at an older age in which they are unhappy with not being able to perform in a similar manner to when they were younger. With the assisted pedaling we strive to break through those barriers. Your story is inspiring to all of us, working through pain and neurological conditions can strain a human greatly. Hearing about how our ebikes can help is truly humbling. If there is anything you need regarding your bike, our support team is ready to assist.
Ride on!
I paid extra money for a two day delivery on the Phone holder and got it in five days. Why haven't I received the spare battery I ordered along with my tour package?
Order #*******
FLX has been great! I love my bike and they were good throughout the whole buying shipping and assembling process.
I have ordered 2 additional bikes from separate companies. I just received both.
The baby maker? Nope! Order months before the others!
What does that tell you!?
It's been two weeks since I ordered a new key and I still haven't received it.
Please advise.
Thanks.
I received the FLX F5 trail. It is a terrific bike. Well packed, arrived with minimal and simple assembly. Terrific videos on the website about how to assemble. Riding experience on the bike is outstanding so far. The motor is a little noisy, but the motor buzz is worth it for the great torque. I live in a very hilly area and this bike climbs like a mountain goat! VERY good value for the price.
Only negative is the service from FLX. I originally pre-ordered one of their other models in April which was supposed to arrive in June. That arrival date then slid to August, then to Sept and finally Nov. I said uncle and switched to this model.
I hear constantly about the supply chain issues affecting all manufacturers, and so I am understanding about these delays. What I am not understanding of is that when they slide dates, they don't contact you. When you reach out to them, expect a 3 day delay getting a response. Incredibly frustrating to the point of wondering if you are dealing with a company going out of business.
Very nice people, but incredibly understaffed service wise. All in all, if you are patient, it is a terrific bike and I'd recommend. Particularly if the bike is "In Stock" on the website rather than "Pre Order"
The FLX Babymaker is an awesome ebike! From the day I tested the Babymaker at FLX shop until I got my own, I am blown away with its features and sleek design. Members of my bike group were also impressed by this ebike compared to their heavier and way more expensive ebikes. Some of my friends didn't even realize that the Babymaker was an ebike because of its stealth design, passing them with little effort particularly on uphill. FLX did a great job with this bike and they have a great staff for support. Overall, I am very satisfied with the FLX Babymaker. If you are in the market for an ebike, look no further and get the FLX Babymaker.
Good afternoon Noel,
We welcome all to come into our physical location and come test the bike. We are glad you were able to fool some of the members in your bike group due to the design of the bike. If you have any questions regarding you bike our support team is happy to help.
Ride on!
As described, riding my babymaker is more fun. It's more fun than riding my nice cannondale road bike. It's more fun than walking. It's more fun than all my friends (who don't own ebikes). I had no idea I would find something as smooth and stealthy looking as I did. Riding bikes is a blast, again! Love it.
This is the second bike that I've ordered from FLX and I can't say enough about the bikes and service that I've received. My first bike was the "Trail", put 2500 miles on it before I sold it and bought the "Blade"
Rob, Pete and the FLX gang have really put together some fantastic bikes.
The Blade is a monster and so fun to ride.
Good afternoon Fred,
We push ourselves to make ebikes of all riding styles, we are currently moving forward with new designs. We are thrilled to hear that you had tried our other bikes which serve their own niche. If you have any questions regarding your Blade our support staff is happy to assist you.
Happy riding!
Answer: Hi Jim, Unfortunately we do need a bit more information in order to best answer this, please feel free to reach out to use by phone (844)548 3359 or email support@flx.bike. Thank you
Answer: Hi Richard, Depending on your selected color & size it may depend, feel free to give us a call at (844) 548-3359 and we will help you further! Team FLX
Answer: Hello Linda! For a person of your height, a frame anywhere from 16 - 20 inches would be ideal. However, the best way to gauge the ideal fit for you would be to test fit some bikes and truly get a sense of what will work for you! If you have any further questions or concerns please give our rider support team a call at (844) 548-3359.
Answer: Hey Dennis! I can do a check for you and get you all the details and information about your purchase. Give the rider support team a call at (844) 548-3359
Answer: Hi Sanford, we're in production of Blades, delivery will be very soon. Hope you join us!
Answer: Yes, they did resolve the issue and I am riding an love it!
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Good morning Stephen,
We are happy to provide updates to our supporters, we have expanded our customer response protocol and strive for more contact with supporters. We currently have a wider array of bikes to choose from as the Attack was one of our first designs. If you have any questions regarding your attack, our support team is happy to assist you.
Have fun!