Rivian’s Secret E-Bike? 100-Mile Range, Pedal-By-Wire & “Transcendent” Tech | ALSO TM-B Review
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 TMB 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
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