Rivian spin-off ALSO is finally putting its futuristic TM-B electric bikes on the road across the United States — but not the way many early buyers hoped. Instead of arriving in customers' garages, the bikes are heading out on a multi-city demo tour while some people who already paid $4,500 are still waiting for delivery details.
Here's what to know
Prospective buyers can get a walkthrough of the TM-B and take a test ride before ordering through ALSO's "Test Spin Fall Tour," which runs from September through November and includes stops in Portland, Philadelphia, Boston, Atlanta, Dallas, Detroit, and Salt Lake City. As Electrek reported, the program aims to introduce the bike to new customers.
That outreach is happening even though some of ALSO's earliest reservation holders still have not been given specific delivery dates for bikes they bought nearly a year ago.
Electrek reported that the Launch Edition TM-B's delivery schedule has shifted several times. It was first expected to begin arriving in spring 2026, then summer, and later September. Customers were eventually told bikes were "now shipping," but ALSO also said deliveries would go out in waves through early November.
Electrek said Reddit posts from several early reservation holders, including self-described day-one customers, indicated they were still waiting for individual delivery dates. The outlet also cited concerns from customers who visited bike shops listed on ALSO's website as service providers, only to find staff who reportedly were unaware the shops were being presented as official ALSO service partners.
More background
As criticism mounted, ALSO Head of Product Saul Leiken posted a lengthy apology and explanation on Reddit, Electrek reported. He said production had slowed because of supply-chain issues involving materials used for printed circuit boards and some integrated circuits. The company added that AI-boom demand had made certain parts tougher to secure, so engineers had to qualify alternate materials instead of simply swapping in replacements.
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Leiken also said the TM-B's DreamRide pedal-by-wire drivetrain requires "high-precision production," which has slowed the manufacturing ramp. Electrek noted that the bike's removable battery can charge via USB-C Power Delivery at up to 240W, and ALSO said that figure is above existing regulatory guidelines for the application.
What's being done?
For now, ALSO says production is underway and that Launch Edition deliveries should continue in waves through early November. The company is also continuing Test Spin programs through Rivian locations alongside the broader national tour.
The TM-B features a distinctive frame, a touchscreen interface, a removable top-tube-and-seat assembly, and a software-heavy design.
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