Rivian spinoff Also begins e-bike deliveries after supply chain delays
The electric vehicle maker's micro-mobility offshoot is finally shipping its first bicycles, underscoring how persistent component shortages continue to disrupt global manufacturing and launch timelines.
Rivian spinoff Also will begin delivering its first electric bicycles to customers next week, concluding months of postponements. The Launch Edition of the TM-B model, priced at $4,500, has left the manufacturer and arrived at a United States warehouse. The company expects to fulfill all initial orders between next week and September.
The delayed rollout highlights the persistent fragility of global supply chains for hardware manufacturers. Also originally targeted a spring 2026 release but was forced to push the window to July due to an industry-wide spike in demand for raw materials and electronic components. The startup declined to specify which parts caused the bottleneck.
In a June update, the company attributed the timeline shift to current stress on global supply networks. Management stated that engineering and production teams are working around the clock to minimize these constraints without cutting corners on safety or quality. This ongoing component scarcity remains a significant headwind for the broader consumer electronics and micro-mobility sectors.
Investors are closely watching how the startup navigates these early manufacturing hurdles. Also originated as an internal project at Rivian in 2022 under chief executive RJ Scaringe, aiming to complement the automaker's electric vehicle portfolio for outdoor enthusiasts. The startup officially revealed the TM-B in October of last year before spinning out in March 2025 with $105 million in funding from Eclipse.
The company also enlisted Jony Ive’s design firm LoveFrom to assist with early conceptual work, signaling a premium approach to the micro-mobility market. Its ambitions now extend well beyond two wheels, positioning it within the lucrative last-mile delivery sector that is rapidly expanding across European and American urban logistics networks.
Also describes itself as a broader vehicle manufacturer and is actively developing four-wheel pedal-assist cargo vehicles for Amazon. Furthermore, the startup is engineering an autonomous delivery vehicle for DoorDash, indicating a strategic pivot toward commercial logistics rather than just consumer recreation.
Despite these expansive corporate plans, the immediate priority is executing the TM-B launch and managing consumer relations. On the final day of July, frustrated buyers took to the r/ALSOmicromobility forum to criticize the company's communication regarding the repeated delays.
“I’m really frustrated by the lack of communication and the actual miscommunication/lies from Also regarding shipment timelines,” one user wrote on the platform. Another customer noted they “couldn’t wait any longer and canceled my reservation,” illustrating the reputational risks startups face when supply chain issues collide with direct-to-consumer sales.
