Flatbike, Inc. Reviews 341

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought (at full price) two THINStem folding stems (1.25) for my 2 Wallke X3 Pro e-bikes. They fit perfectly and are made of solid & joint welded material. Included detailed instructions are easy t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recent purchase of a used DF-6 folding mountain bike. Until now I have been riding 20" folders for touring. This bike fits in the same bag as my 20" so long as I put the front wheel on the wrong side... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Love the quick release technology of these pedals and the build quality is top notch. Installation instructions could use some additional details, especially with with regards to which washer goes wh... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Bike and Amazing Customer Service I spoke with the owner and he gave me the best recommendation and when I ordered and got the bike I was simply amazed. My next bike will be again from Flatbi... See more

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Company details

  1. Bicycle Store
  2. Bike Accessories Store
  3. e-Commerce Service
  4. Manufacturer
  5. Sporting Goods Store

About Flatbike, Inc.

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Full-size bikes are fun and easy to ride, but not so fun and easy to store and transport. Do you buy a bike rack for your car, driving around with the sensors covered and valuables outside your car---or is there a better way? When your bike is inside, how do you keep it conveniently accessible, yet out of the way?

This is what makes Flatbike so popular. Flatbike solves these problems, whether you already have a bike you like or are in the market for one that fits your life better.

Full-size folding bikes, including mountain bikes, hybrids, and gravel bikes, offer a quality riding experience. Then these bikes simply fold in half to fit conveniently in a car trunk, truck cab, RV cubbyhole, or below deck in a boat. Or, if you already have a bike that you love but it takes up too much space, a Flatten Your Bike kit can make your existing bike fold flat in seconds, fitting easily against walls in small apartments or garages.

Ultimately, these improvements make your bike more compatible with transportation and where you live. Put it all together, and you end up with bikes that are more accessible, more portable, and take you more places to ride and explore. It’s portable adventure!

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unparalleled customer service & craftsmanship

Flatbike (Bob) gets my highest recommendation.

From customer service perspective, Flatbike was extremely responsive, and went out of its way to make choosing/purchasing my bike an informed and effortless experience. And after using it for over a month now, I can safely say that the bike has exceeded all my expectations from a quality perspective as well. It is a sturdy & swift ride at a tremendous price/value ratio, and I can't wait for my next trip!

Shipping to Europe was fast, and well packaged. Folding & pedal instructions were crystal clear.

Choosing for Flatbike is choosing for craftsmanship. Highly recommended for anyone looking for innovative & proven bike solutions and truly exceptional service.

May 18, 2021
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Reply from Flatbike, Inc.

Hi Niels,
Thanks for this great feedback.

We are dedicated to providing all our customers with the product and service that best suits them; it really means a lot to receive your stamp of approval!

We are here whenever you need us!
All the best,

Bob

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Tannus tire liners arrived on time…

The Tannus tire liners arrived on time in quality packaging.

May 17, 2021
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Reply from Flatbike, Inc.

Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us.

It's great to know that your order was dealt with efficiently and arrived in perfect condition!

We hope you'll come and see us again soon.
Best wishes,

Bob

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is our second flat bike kit

This is our second flat bike kit. We keep our e-bikes in our RV when we travel and the kit saves us so much room!

May 12, 2021
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Reply from Flatbike, Inc.

Dear Kasie,
We appreciate that you took the time out to leave us a review.

We are delighted that the Flatten Your Bike kit is making your time on the road easier for you. Enough that you came back for another one! Happy riding...

We hope you drop by again soon; have a pleasant day.
Best wishes,

Bob

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very excited to eventually ride this…

Very excited to eventually ride this bike as it will be coming with me on my upcoming deployment. I reached out to the company a few months ago to inquire if they had any bikes in stock since the webpage indicated everything was sold out. The owner got back to me quickly and said he had a single XL frame bike in stock. After several emails back and forth he added it to the webpage page so I could purchase. That’s what I call customer service. I just got the bike a few days ago and I didn’t want to fully unpack it, but my preliminary inspection of the bike has exceeded my expectations. It looks awesome and it’s going to see a lot of miles downrange.

**Update** Finally got a 100+ miles on my Century and I love it. It's the perfect bike for this deployment.

May 12, 2021
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Reply from Flatbike, Inc.

Hi Brian,
Thanks for this great feedback.

We are delighted to have been able to help you out and hope you enjoy riding your bike. Let us know how it goes!

We hope to see you again soon.
All the best,

Bob

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product and one of the best customer service

The pedals are of high quality and seems it will last for a long time.
Experienced some delay in delivery because of a courier issues, big thanks to Bob who is always fast to reply to my queries and for his decisive response to the issue that occurred.

May 9, 2021
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Reply from Flatbike, Inc.

Hi Rigs,
Thanks for the great feedback.

We are delighted that our pedals fit the bill and pleased we were able to get the slight issue with delivery solved quickly.

We are here for anything else you might need.
With our renewed thanks,

Bob

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service was fast

The service was fast,
It’s easy to recommend everyone to buy from them.
The also asked if I really want the delivery with fed ex and not the cheaper parcel service.
I reserved my package after one week to Japan.
Surprisingly smooth in this time of age

May 9, 2021
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Reply from Flatbike, Inc.

Hi Philip,
Thanks for sharing your great feedback with us.

Our team will love knowing you appreciated the service provided and it's great that delivery was so efficient!

We look forward to your next visit.
All the best,

Bob

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is a bike worthy for me to take…

This is a bike worthy for me to take with me when I ride my Ural motorcycle with sidecar. Strong, easy to fold and transportable when you have the right equipment. Thanks Bob you will be hearing soon. :-)

May 4, 2021
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Reply from Flatbike, Inc.

Hi Jay,
Thank you for your positive feedback.

Wow, a Ural motorbike and sidecar that is fantastic and it's great to know our bike fits in perfectly as well!

We look forward to a future visit.
All the best,

Bob

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great pedals

Great pedals, work really well on my folding bike to make it even easier to store

May 3, 2021
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Reply from Flatbike, Inc.

Hi Jeff,
Thanks for this great feedback.

We are delighted our pop-off pedals have made storing your bike so much easier; Happy riding!

Please stop by any time
Best wishes,

Bob

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Flatbike was very responsive via email…

Flatbike was very responsive via email to answer my questions. While their store offers some great products, they weren't shy to recommend an alternative for an out-of-stock item. That earns my trust, and I expect to shop with them again for future biking needs.

May 2, 2021
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Reply from Flatbike, Inc.

Hi Kevin,
Thanks for this great feedback.

We are very happy to know that you found our team so supportive; we want our customers to have what they are looking for and hope on your next visit we have that item you need right here waiting!

Please stop by any time
Best wishes,

Bob

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My five stars review.

My five stars review.

Bob Forgrave is an outstanding human been. He was always available to provide me with the best customer service. He answered all and every one of my questions and concerns in each email or phone communication we had. He even went the extra mile to provide me with great tips and share his experiences not only about biking but about any other related topic.

I am glad with his assistance to help me decide which was the best bike and accessory like a safety product or lock that best fit my wants, needs, and my pocket.

I highly recommend Flatbike company and Bob Forgrave for the excellent customer experience I had, I am still having, and for those experiences I will still have with Flatbike and Mr. Forgrave in the future as well.

High quality people and high quality products and services.

Thank you sir.

Ernesto

April 23, 2021
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Reply from Flatbike, Inc.

Hi Ernesto,
Thanks for sharing your feedback with us.

It is I who thank you for choosing to be our customer and am delighted I have been able to help you out finding just what you were looking for. Enjoy!

I am looking forward to having you drop by again.
All the best and take care,

Bob

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Product looks great and will certainly…

Product looks great and will certainly fill the bill for the folding bike. Delivery via airmail was prompt and timely, pity Aus Post took a week to cover the last 300ks.

April 18, 2021
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Reply from Flatbike, Inc.

Hi Ulrike,
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback.

We are delighted that your purchase lived up to your expectations. We are sorry for the delay in the last delivery stage.

We hope to see you again soon.
Kind regards,

Bob

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Full Price/Partial Delivery

I placed an order for a set of Tannus tire inserts for my bike and received just the inserts without the specialty tubes required for these inserts. I can't find tubes in the unusual size required. What am I supposed to do now?

April 16, 2021
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Reply from Flatbike, Inc.

Frank, we're glad your order of Tannus inserts arrived, along with the info sheet about what size tube to purchase. Most folks simply get those off Amazon; just search for BIKE TUBE 26" x 3.5" . I see 4 vendors right now. If you still feel this is unacceptable, please return your Tannus inserts for a full refund.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful quick disconnect pedals and…

Wonderful quick disconnect pedals and fast shipping. The communication was great.

April 16, 2021
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Reply from Flatbike, Inc.

Hi Ted,
Thanks for your great review.

We are really pleased you appreciated them and it's great that delivery was so efficient!

We hope you drop by again.
Kind regards,

Bob

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very fast service

April 12, 2021
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Reply from Flatbike, Inc.

Hi Raymond,
Thanks for your great review.

It's great to know that we got your purchase to you quickly!

We hope you drop by again soon.
Best wishes,

Bob

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Flatbike review - Model: Century; Color: White; Size: Small; Ownership: 2 months

My experience with Flatbike has been very pleasant overall. Due to the high sales volume in late Jan 2021, it took a couple of weeks between ordering and actually receiving the bike. When I ordered the bike I left a note to Flatbike praising the color coordination, and the Flatbike went out of its way to satisfy my need. I am very grateful for that.

Packaging, shipment tracking, and delivery were all excellent. I waited several months to give this review because I wanted to ride the bike a few more times before commenting. The bike rides great, and the folding mechanism works very well. If you read the blog in Flatbike's website, you will see that their bikes were developed with considerable thought, testing, and checking. (I bought a "Century road bike"). I think Flatbike offers high value considering the quality of the bike (high quality components & light-weight package), the easy folding mechanism, and price. I have not yet used Flatbike's technical support, but I heard that it was great from other reviews. Overall, I will definitely recommend this company to others!

April 11, 2021
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Reply from Flatbike, Inc.

Hi David,
Thanks for sharing your feedback with us.

We greatly appreciate your comprehensive review. It's fantastic to know that your Century road bike fits the bill perfectly and lives up to all your expectations. Your recommendation is very rewarding to all our team!

We are here if you need anything in the future.
Take care,

Bob

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Flatten Your Bike Kit Purchase

I received my Flatten Your Bike Kit very quickly and they were exactly as described on their website. The Pop Off Pedals were easy to install and work perfectly as did the thin stem for the handlebars. I would recommend these products.

April 7, 2021
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Reply from Flatbike, Inc.

Hi Jim,
Thanks for sharing your great feedback with us.

It's great to know our kit did just what you were looking for and really appreciate your recommendation. Happy biking!

Come back and see us again.
All the best,

Bob

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highest Quality

From the first email response I received from Flatbike when I was researching my purchase, to my first ride on my new Change 811, my experience with this company and their products has been of the highest quality. I recommend them highly. If you want to love your new bike and love the experience of buying your new bike, go with Flatbike.

March 22, 2021
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Reply from Flatbike, Inc.

Hi Kerry,
We appreciate that you took the time out to leave us your feedback.

Our team will love getting this thumbs up from you and it's good to know that your CHANGE bike fits the bill perfectly!

We look forward to seeing you again. Happy riding.
Take care,

Bob

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought a set of flat pop-off pedals

Bought a set of flat pop-off pedals. Good instructions and seem to be just what we wanted. Haven't used them much yet, but expect them to work fine. The prime purpose in purchasing these is to make it easier and more compact to transport our bikes inside of our Grand Caravan. To do this, we remove the quick release front wheels and turn the handle bars 90 degrees. This leaves the pedals as the only significant obstruction. The pop-off pedals solve that problem.

March 21, 2021
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Reply from Flatbike, Inc.

Hi Joseph,
Thanks for this great feedback. Explaining your usage process so others can understand it is super-helpful.

We are delighted our pop-off pedals have made touring with your bikes so much easier; Happy riding!

We are here for anything else you might need!
All the best,

Bob

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They were right on it,thanks.Would…

They were right on it,thanks.Would purchase again.

March 19, 2021
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Reply from Flatbike, Inc.

Hi Richard,
Thanks for leaving this awesome review.

It really means a lot to receive your stamp of approval!

We hope to see you again soon.
All the best,

Bob

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Excellent customer service, I got quick answers and the shipping was fast. The packaging was very good, the items we nicely protected.

I will de business with them again in the future.

March 19, 2021
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Reply from Flatbike, Inc.

Hi,
Thanks for your positive review.

Our team will love getting this thumbs up from you and it's great to know that delivery is perfect!

Come back and see us soon!
All the best,

Bob

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