Also TM-B e-bike deliveries set to begin after months-long supply delays
Also’s TM-B e-bike deliveries begin after months of delays; Launch Edition units shipped to the U.S., with deliveries expected from early August to September.
Also, the Rivian spinoff, said shipments of its high-end TM-B e-bike have left the manufacturer and are en route to a U.S. warehouse as the company moves to fulfill Launch Edition orders. The TM-B e-bike deliveries mark the first customer shipments from the startup after several postponements tied to supply chain constraints. The Launch Edition model carries a $4,500 price tag and will be the first of the company’s products to reach buyers.
Also begins TM-B Launch Edition shipments
The company confirmed that Launch Edition TM-B units have started shipping from its contracted manufacturer to a U.S. fulfillment center. It indicated that customers should expect deliveries to arrive between the first week of August and September. The move follows months of postponements that pushed the brand’s original timeline back.
Also characterized the current progress as the start of a staggered delivery window rather than a single-day mass shipment. The startup said it intends to complete Launch Edition deliveries by the end of the stated period. Those waiting for bikes will receive order and tracking updates as shipments move through the warehouse.
Supply chain stress forced delay from spring target
Also originally targeted a spring 2026 ship date for the TM-B but was forced to shift the timeline when parts and raw material availability tightened. In a public support update, the company attributed the change to heightened industry demand for electronic components and raw materials that disrupted planned production ramps. That stress on global supply chains, the company said, made it impossible to meet the initial delivery schedule without compromising quality or safety.
The firm declined to identify the specific components that caused the delay, citing supply-chain sensitivities and competitive confidentiality. It emphasized that engineering and production teams have been working to mitigate bottlenecks while maintaining the bike’s design and safety standards. The company framed the revised summer timeline as a realistic compromise to ensure a proper launch.
From Rivian skunkworks to independent startup
The TM-B project began inside Rivian as an internal research effort aimed at extending the automaker’s outdoor-oriented electric portfolio into micromobility. That skunkworks initiative evolved into an independent company in March 2025, when the new entity was spun out with institutional backing. Investors committed significant capital at the time of the spinout, providing the startup with resources to complete development and begin production planning.
Design partners were brought in early in the product’s lifecycle to shape the TM-B’s aesthetics and ergonomics. The bike was publicly revealed in October 2025 as a high-end, modular electric bicycle intended to pair with a broader lineup of light electric vehicles and accessories. The Launch Edition is positioned as a premium first offering meant to showcase the company’s engineering and design ambitions.
Product roadmap expands beyond two wheels
Also has outlined plans that extend well beyond the TM-B e-bike, describing itself broadly as a vehicle company rather than a pure micromobility brand. The startup is developing four-wheel pedal-assist cargo vehicles that it envisages will serve commercial partners, including fleet customers. Those cargo designs are intended to address last-mile logistics while leveraging the firm’s experience with battery electrification and lightweight vehicle architectures.
The company also disclosed development work on autonomous delivery platforms for urban logistics, signaling interest in partnerships with food and parcel delivery services. Executives have framed these projects as part of a long-term strategy to build a family of lightweight electric vehicles for both consumers and commercial users. For now, though, bringing the TM-B to customers remains the immediate priority.
Customer complaints surface as launch slips
As the company worked through production and logistics challenges, customer frustration has appeared on social platforms and community forums. Prospective buyers posted complaints about repeated schedule changes and sparse communication, with some buyers saying they canceled reservations after waiting past multiple promised windows. The volume of posts underscored growing impatience among early adopters who expected clearer updates.
Also faces the common post-launch task of scaling customer service and communications to match product deliveries. Ensuring consistent updates, accurate tracking and accessible support will be important to retain buyers and manage expectations as units arrive. How the company addresses these after-sales issues in the coming weeks will shape early perceptions of the brand.
Also must now balance the technical work of finishing deliveries with the operational demands of running a direct-to-consumer product launch. The company said production and engineering teams are focused on minimizing further disruption while upholding safety and quality standards. As the first TM-B e-bike deliveries begin, the startup’s ability to execute on logistics and customer support will be the next test of its transition from a development project to a commercial vehicle maker.
