Start off with some stats:
1’m about 225 pounds, 5’11” and 51 years old. I have a disability that prevents me from actually pedaling any bike, so I use electric bikes as a moped more or less
I have another e-bike but that did not allow for me to bring my trusty sidekick with me on rides. I searched trailers, trikes, etc. and nothing truly peaked my interest like the Ape Hanger! Cool paint job, awesome handlebars and decent range/power!
Now it was pricey, BUT there are few competitors out there for this type of ride, and even fewer comparable ones! We spent the money and never looked back. Did take me about 2-3 hours from unboxing until riding, but I am meticulous and take my time.
My puppy weighs almost 40 pounds and he was in the sidecar for the entire 24 miles (a few trips) until we got to the last bar of charge. Not bad at all, although we are in a relatively flat, coastal area. Combined weight probably around 270 and I feel as though we could have easily gone 30 miles+. Keeping in mind again, I use NO pedal assist and both of us were on the bike the full ride.
Since then, I have taken the sidecar off to test some speeds. Comfortably, low 20’s (bike, my 225 pounds)and flat open road and hit 26 MPH at one point
Right turns are a little tricky at first and it does take a few miles to get used to. Given everything I know now, I would spend the money on this bike again
Early review of course, but I don’t foresee any issues at this time. Hope this helps, best of…