I'm still interested in the FLX BabyMaker e-bike. I am questioning both short term problems and long term reliability. I have read about potential problems with the battery charge indicator and frequent flat tires on the front, possibly due to the wrong size tire/rim combination. I love the idea of a simple e-bike with belt drive. I would definitely change the seat to a gel saddle with a suspension post and swap out the the handlebar to a more conventional comfort style. I know I would be taking away some of the stealthy look but comfort is important to me. Anyone that has purchased this bike, I would appreciate your input
FLX BabyMaker dependability
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byunbee
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FLX Babymaker (non-pro) version doesn't seem like it's worth the money with the biggest turn-off of V-brakes.
The pro version comes with disc brakes, but still not the best value for the current prices of $1569. If I had to choose a similar bike, I would probably pay couple of hundred more and go with Luna Fixed which seems like a much better bike with torque sensing mid-drive motor, Gates Carbon Belt Drive, Shimano Nexus 3-Speed. You'd probably still come out ahead since you won't have to replace the handlebar.
lunacycle.com
The pro version comes with disc brakes, but still not the best value for the current prices of $1569. If I had to choose a similar bike, I would probably pay couple of hundred more and go with Luna Fixed which seems like a much better bike with torque sensing mid-drive motor, Gates Carbon Belt Drive, Shimano Nexus 3-Speed. You'd probably still come out ahead since you won't have to replace the handlebar.
Luna Fixed Stealth Ebike
The most Stealthy bike on the market, with a hidden battery and discreet mid drive motor... this bike looks like an ordinary road bike but packs a big punch.
lunacycle.com
byunbee
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I agree that’s a pretty bad model. However, I would still buy the Luna over the Babymaker. Usually if there’s something wrong with the bike when you first receive it they will address it. I relieve @tomdav has an issue with the firmware on the X1 and they offered to upgrade his motor to the ludicrous version for free.
