Pragues offer 6 levels of pedal assist, compared to 3 and 4 on most e-bikes.
A throttle-only option gives riders the choice of speed without effort.
The bike’s low price was seen as great value, for a quality build and parts.
3 size options use 3 wheel sizes, suiting riders from 5’4” to 6’4”
An owner said their bike rarely fell below 13mph, even on the steepest climbs.
Tektro mechanical disc brakes proved reliable and powerful.
The left brake initiates motor cut-off, ensuring that power isn’t wasted.
The battery is mounted near the bottom bracket, centralizing weight distribution.
The bike came mostly pre-assembled, making setup minimal. Tools were included.
Schwalbe Smart Sam tires impressed owners with ample grip.
Suntour’s XCT suspension fork ironed out city-road imperfections well.
After long-term ownership with thousands of miles covered, owner-riders were very satisfied with the durability of the NCM Prague.

4 reasons not to buy

Buyers said the Prague’s saddle was "small", "hard" and "narrow"’
This rig was heavy to ride without electric assistance.
Without modification, there’s nowhere to mount a water bottle holder.
The Suntour XCT fork was heavy and unsuitable for rocky terrain.

Bottom line

NCM’s Prague stands out amongst budget e-bike options made available from bigger online retailers. Buyers felt reassured by the performance of name-brand components from Shimano, Tektro, Samsung and Schwalbe. It comes in three sizes with either 26”, 27.5” or 29” wheels, while many other budget e-bikes are only available with smaller 26” rims. The Prague’s six levels of pedal-assist compare favorably to the three or four found on most other cut-price e-bikes. The Shimano Altus triple chainring may add to the bike’s weight, but it will ensure that you get to the top of almost any ascent you could confront. A German-engineered standout amongst entry level e-bikes.

By Owen Jesse

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Its got the price point and yet its got the quality components… I respect the product and it is a lot of fun. I have no problems with it whatsoever. It’s normal that the fork there be subpar… this one will be fine.

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Everything’s smooth. It’s solid. Nothing’s clunky. Nothing feels like it’s falling apart. Nothing feels like it’s gonna fall apart. I take jumps and I land hard with this bike and it feels great.

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