Rivian spinout Also apologizes for delays in shipping futuristic e-bikes

Also’s TM-B, a heavily software-driven electric bike that drew attention for its unconventional design and features, has not reached customers after missing multiple promised delivery windows. The company initially targeted spring 2026 for customer shipments, pushed that estimate to summer, and as fall nears still has not delivered units, prompting complaints from reservation holders on Reddit.

In a 661-word post on Reddit, product manager Saul Leiken apologized for the delays and said the company prioritized rigorous quality standards over meeting the original timeline. Also attributed the hold-ups largely to supply chain disruptions tied to the ongoing AI boom, which has made it difficult to source printed circuit boards and integrated circuit components. In several cases the team has needed to substitute materials that differ from the original design, adding engineering and testing time.

The TM-B’s battery and drivetrain have presented separate challenges. The bike offers 538Wh and 808Wh battery packs that the company says are intended to support roughly 100 miles of range, but its 240W power delivery exceeds current regulatory guidelines; Also is working with standards groups to create new safety and testing protocols. The DreamRide pedal-by-wire drivetrain—where the rider pedals a generator motor on the crank to recharge the battery while a separate traction motor at the rear wheel provides propulsion via a Gates Carbon belt drive—requires tight manufacturing tolerances, which has slowed the production ramp.

Leiken acknowledged the company could have communicated delays more clearly and defended the decision to maintain higher quality standards rather than rush an unfinished product. He said the work required to validate alternative components and to establish new testing approaches has extended timelines, and that Also chose to prioritize product safety and performance even though it meant disappointing early customers.