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RIVIAN APOLOGIZES FOR ALSO E-BIKE SHIPPING DELAYS

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
TUE, SEP 8, 2026

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Rivian's micromobility spinoff Also is facing customer backlash over delays in delivering its innovative TM-B e-bike. The software-controlled bicycle generated significant buzz after its launch last year but has yet to reach consumers on schedule.

The Also TM-B distinguished itself in the crowded e-bike market with several standout features: a USB-C rechargeable battery, removable seat post, and pedal-by-wire system controlled entirely through software. The design approach proved revolutionary enough to capture widespread attention in cycling communities. Customers who preordered the TM-B are now expressing frustration as the company struggles to meet delivery timelines. Rivian has issued an apology acknowledging the delays, though specific reasons for the setback remain unclear. The delays represent a setback for Also as it attempts to establish itself in the competitive micromobility sector. The TM-B's innovative features positioned it as a category-defining product, but production challenges appear to be impeding its market entry. Rivian has not announced revised shipping dates for affected orders.

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