Also, a spinoff from Rivian, is set to commence deliveries of its inaugural e-bikes to customers next week, after enduring several months of delays tied to unclear supply chain challenges.

On Friday, the company informed TechCrunch that the Launch Edition of its TM-B e-bike, priced at $4,500, has begun shipping from its manufacturer to its U.S. warehouse. It also indicated that it anticipates delivering all Launch Edition bikes between next week and September.

Also originated as a skunkworks initiative within Rivian in 2022, initiated when CEO RJ Scaringe began exploring the development of an e-bike to enhance his lineup of electric outdoor vehicles. The company spent several years experimenting with the concept and even engaged Jony Ive’s design firm LoveFrom for initial design assistance, as TechCrunch first disclosed in 2025.

In March 2025, Rivian established Also as a standalone entity, supported by $105 million from Eclipse. The startup unveiled its first e-bike, the TM-B, in October of the previous year. It initially aimed for a “spring” 2026 delivery date, but supply chain obstacles necessitated a shift in the timeline to July.

“The main reason for our revised summer schedule is the current strain on global supply chains. A sudden, industry-wide surge in demand for raw materials and electronic parts has affected critical components needed for the TM-B. This has temporarily delayed our planned manufacturing acceleration and shifted our initial delivery dates beyond our original spring timeframe,” the company explained in June on a support page. “Our engineering and production teams are diligently working to alleviate these constraints without compromising safety or quality.”

Also refrained from specifying which components were responsible for the delays.

Beyond the TM-B, Also has ambitious aspirations. The startup primarily identifies as a “vehicle” company and is working on developing four-wheel pedal-assist cargo vehicles for Amazon. The company is also engaged in creating an autonomous delivery vehicle for DoorDash.

However, for the moment, Also needs to concentrate on delivering its debut e-bikes while tackling the next set of challenges for a company involved in shipping such products: customer service. On Friday, the last day of July, several customers were airing their frustrations in a thread on the r/ALSOmicromobility subreddit regarding the persistent delays.

“I’m truly annoyed by the lack of communication and the actual misinformation/distortions from Also about shipment timelines,” the thread’s original poster commented. “Why do they continue to make these assurances regarding shipping timelines only to completely disregard them without any communication or actual updates? It really makes no sense.”

“Hey, we’ve still got a few business hours left in July. Perhaps we’ll receive an email later this morning ☺️,” replied another user.

Not everyone displayed such patience.

“Couldn’t hold on any longer and canceled my reservation,” another user stated.