Son of Rivian, the ALSO TM-B E-Bike - 100-Mile Range, Pedal-By-Wire & “Transcendent” Tech

MotorTrend’s The InEVitable goes hands-on with one of the most interesting e-bikes ever built — the ALSO. TM-B (Transcendent Mobility Bicycle), born from Rivian’s skunkworks. We talk with ALSO's Director of Product Line, Saul Leiken about what makes this bike unique. This isn’t your typical e-bike. With pedal-by-wire tech, no chain, regenerative braking, and automotive-grade battery tech, the TM-B blurs the line between bicycle and EV. We ride it, break down the tech, and ask the hard questions: Is this the future of micromobility? Is $3,500–$4,500 justified? And does it actually feel like a “real” bike? Featuring: ⚡ 100-mile claimed range ⚡ Pedal-by-wire “Dream Ride” system ⚡ Swappable battery (Rivian tech inside) ⚡ Built-in anti-theft + connectivity ⚡ Modular design with swappable frames Chapters 0:00 - Intro & First Ride Reaction (Initial Impressions) 0:45 - What Is the Also TMB? (Rivian Connection) 1:46 - Also + Rivian: How This Bike Was Born 3:18 - What Makes This Bike Different 4:08 - Pedal-By-Wire System Explained 7:03 - Range, Speed & Core Specs 8:50 - Modular Frame System (Swappable Designs) 10:27 - Riding the TM-B (Real Test Ride) 11:37 - Ride Impressions & Feel Breakdown 17:30 - Engineering Challenge: Making It Feel “Natural” 22:26 - Range Reality, Charging & Battery Options 24:15 - Price, Ownership & Subscription Model 33:32 - Anti-Theft Tech & Smart Features 43:12 - Who This Bike Is Really For 45:18 - Electric Quad & Future of Also MotorTrend is the ultimate destination for gearheads looking for the latest automotive research and news. Find the right car, truck or suv for you. ➡️: https://www.motortrend.com/car-finder Follow MotorTrend for the latest! MotorTrend News: https://www.motortrend.com Facebook: / motortrend Instagram: / motortrend Twitter(X): / motortrend TikTok: / motortrend MotorTrend preferred music partner: Universal Production Music MotorTrend is a fully owned subsidiary of Hearst Communications Inc.