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Electric bike maker ALSO launches US demo tour amid customer delivery delays

Electrek reports that ALSO is launching a nationwide demo tour while early buyers of its $4,500 bike face pushed-back delivery timelines.

The short version

  • ALSO has launched a US demo tour for its TM-B electric bike, running from September through November across multiple cities.[Electrek]
  • Deliveries for the $4,500 Launch Edition TM-B have been delayed from spring to waves continuing through early November.[Electrek]
  • Company executives cite AI-driven supply chain issues, regulatory hurdles for USB-C charging, and complex drivetrain manufacturing for the delays.[Electrek]

Key facts

  • ALSO began a nationwide demo tour for its TM-B electric bike, running from September through November across multiple U.S. cities.[Electrek]
  • Initial delivery estimates for the $4,500 Launch Edition TM-B moved from spring 2026 into summer, then September, and are currently scheduled in waves through early November.[Electrek]
  • ALSO Head of Product Saul Leiken attributed delays partly to component shortages for printed circuit boards caused by AI industry demand.[Electrek]
  • The company stated that high-precision requirements for its pedal-by-wire drivetrain and regulatory testing for its 240W USB-C charging battery also contributed to manufacturing slowdowns.[Electrek]

What remains uncertain

  • The exact delivery dates for individual Launch Edition order holders during the fall waves remain unverified.[Electrek]

Sources

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