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Rivian spinoff Also to start delivering e-bikes after months of delays
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Rivian spinoff Also will finally start delivering its first e-bikes to customers next week, after months of delays related to unspecified supply chain issues. The company told TechCrunch on Friday that the Launch Edition of its TM-B e-bike, which retails for $4,500, has started shipping from its manufacturer to its warehouse in the U.S. Also said it expects to deliver all Launch Edition bikes between next week and September.
Also began as a skunkworks project inside Rivian in 2022, after CEO RJ Scaringe started looking into making an e-bike to complement his portfolio of electric vehicles for the outdoorsy set. The company spent a few years tinkering with the idea, and even hired Jony Ive’s design firm LoveFrom to help with an early design, as TechCrunch first reported in 2025. In March 2025, Rivian spun out Also as its own company, with $105 million in backing from Eclipse.
The startup revealed its first e-bike, the TM-B, in October of last year. It originally targeted a “spring” 2026 ship date, but supply chain headaches got in the way, and the company pushed the delivery window to July. Now that the bikes are shipping, customers who reserved the Launch Edition are expected to receive them within weeks, though the exact timeline depends on logistics.
The company explained the delay in June, citing “current stress on global supply chains” and a “rapid, industry-wide spike in demand for raw materials and electronic components” that impacted key parts. Also said its teams were “working around the clock to minimize these constraints without cutting a single corner on safety or quality.” The company declined to specify which components caused the bottleneck.
The delay matters because Also has big plans beyond the TM-B. The startup mostly refers to itself as a “vehicle” company and is developing four-wheel pedal-assist cargo vehicles for Amazon, as well as an autonomous delivery vehicle for DoorDash. Getting the e-bike out the door is a critical first step to building credibility with customers and partners.
On Friday, the last day of July, some customers were venting in the r/ALSOmicromobility subreddit about the repeated delays and poor communication. One user wrote, “I’m really frustrated by the lack of communication and the actual miscommunication/lies from Also regarding shipment timelines.” Another said they had canceled their reservation, while a third sarcastically noted there were still a few business hours left in July.
Looking ahead, Also must focus on delivering its existing orders and managing customer service expectations. The success of the TM-B launch could set the tone for its future vehicle programs, including the Amazon and DoorDash projects. For now, the company’s immediate challenge is proving it can keep promises in a supply-constrained environment.
