ALSO rolls out its first e-bikes: you still can’t buy one

ALSO, the micromobility startup backed by Rivian, has started testing its prototype e-bikes on public roads. That’s the point where Rivian’s micromobility plans move out of the lab and into the real world.

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Public-road testing matters because the prototype bikes are now being judged in ordinary riding conditions: traffic, braking, range, and whether they stay comfortable on longer rides. They’re no longer just a concept sitting indoors.

Still, this isn’t a product launch. ALSO hasn’t opened orders, shared full specs, confirmed pricing, announced any delivery timeline, or shown anything that suggests a retail rollout is close.

So if you were expecting Rivian’s design-first approach to turn out a consumer-ready e-bike in short order, this round of public-road testing is something to keep an eye on. It’s not a launch, at least not yet.

There’s also the bigger reason ALSO exists at all. Rivian spun ALSO out as a separate micromobility company for e-bikes, scooters, and other lightweight EVs, raised $105 million from Eclipse Ventures at launch, kept Rivian on board as a minority shareholder, and has stayed closely tied to Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe as ALSO goes after shorter urban trips that don’t need a huge electric SUV.

For now, though, you still can’t buy an ALSO bike anywhere, and the company still hasn’t said what platform, price, range to expect.

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