Anyoki AQ177 Pro Max Review: Huge Range, Real Trade-Offs

Introduction

The Anyoki AQ177 Pro Max is one of the most talked-about e-bikes online right now, promising well over 200 miles of range per charge from a 52V battery and a dual-motor drivetrain. After spending real time with it, on sidewalks, bike trails, and some serious hills, the honest verdict is mixed: there is a lot to love here, and a fair amount that will test your patience.

Assembly and First Impressions

Assembly is the first hurdle, and it is not a friendly one. The bike weighs over 100 pounds, needs two people to flip during setup, and the included instruction book is nearly useless, closer to a cryptic diagram than a guide. Oddly, the front wheel ships separately and can arrive up to a week later. Budget a couple of hours and expect to lean on community assembly guides.

The AQ177 Pro Max is actually a bigger bike than the Ego 56V mini bike, despite the Ego looking girthier. It is available in black, white, and grey.

Performance and Ride Feel

Once on the road, the dual-motor setup delivers respectable power. Hills that would have you pushing a regular bicycle are climbed without issue, even on a single motor in front or rear. Full throttle feels like roughly 30 mph, and the pedal assist offers five speed levels. Gears one and two genuinely let you contribute leg power and get some exercise; from gear three upward, the motor does essentially all the work.

The ride is firm. Suspension is adjustable, but on cracked concrete sidewalks it remains a rough experience, noticeably less smooth than the Ego mini bike. That is partly by design: the Ego is set up for off-road use, while the Anyoki targets urban riding and bike trails. The motor is quiet overall, though there is a quirk worth knowing about: around the 25 mph mark with the front motor engaged, it emits a high-pitched chirping or skipping noise. A replacement motor from the company reduced the issue but did not eliminate it.

The Screen Problem: A Deal-Breaker for Some

The biggest frustration is the speedometer. Even with a fully charged battery confirmed at 58 volts, the display shows a nearly dead battery, and the speedometer and trip meter simply do not work. Gear settings and lights still function, but the fix is not a simple magnet realignment like most e-bikes. The speed sensor sits inside the motor, and the company’s own fix involves removing the wheel and clipping a circuit inside the motor. That is a serious job on a 100-plus-pound bike.

There are other annoyances: the bike occasionally shuts down completely while riding when adjusting the throttle, requiring the key fob to restart, and the rear brakes arrived needing to be bled. Small screws also worked loose during hard riding, though standard bolts with thread locker solved that. The company is responsive over email, but a bike at this price should not need this much fine-tuning out of the box.

Range, Comfort, and Everyday Usability

Range is the headline strength, and it genuinely delivers. Ridden every other day over long trips, the battery barely registered a dent, needing only a couple of charges. With pedal assist, the claimed range approaches 200 miles; throttle-only range is between 100 and 120 miles, which is still remarkable. Charging takes 7 to 8 hours, and you can charge the battery in place without removing it.

Comfort is another win. The seat suits riders from about 5 ft 3 in up to 6 ft 5 in, and the riding position feels natural on the trail. Full lighting includes a high/low beam headlight, brake light, and turn signals, though the turn signals are small enough that hand signals are still a smart choice in traffic.

One underrated advantage: because it has pedals, this bike does not attract the criticism that a dirt-bike-styled mini bike does. Other trail users tend to leave you alone, and the bike has drawn plenty of compliments from passers-by.

Buying Advice

Think of the AQ177 Pro Max like a cheap guitar: with setup work, it plays well. If you want a bike that works flawlessly out of the box, the finicky display, brake bleeding, and occasional shutdowns will frustrate you. But if long range is your priority and you are willing to tinker, this is a genuinely fun and practical urban e-bike.

Conclusion

The Anyoki AQ177 Pro Max pairs class-leading battery range and comfortable ergonomics with a rough out-of-the-box experience. Buy it for the distance and the daily usability, and go in with eyes open about the setup work.