ALSO e-bike introduction video

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

$4500? Surely they are taking a piss.

Take a quick survey of e-MTB prices from the common top bike brands like Trek, Specialized, Cannondale, Canyon, etc.. $4500 is just the beginning for model lines that aren't kid's toys. And none are modular or have integrated tech. Just a conventional bike with a electric motor bolted to where the bottom bracket would be.

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[Cosworth]

Dunno about the price; I haven't ever looked into the e-bike market before. Gut feeling feels high, but .

Tech-wise, there are numerous things that seem neat, but a few that I'm uncertain on.
1. The seat. The swappability is interesting, but it -feels- like it could be prone to breaking after a few years. Really, I'd need to see how the seat swapping mechanism works and is structured.
2. "Pedal-by-wire". I'd be curious to see what the efficiency losses are here compared to a traditional pedal bike (belt or chain)
3. Access to parts? User-repairability?

I'd been looking forward to the announcement, but I've got an overall feeling of "Okay?". The delivery quad looks cool/useful for cities though!

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

Dunno about the price; I haven't ever looked into the e-bike market before. Gut feeling feels high, but .

Tech-wise, there are numerous things that seem neat, but a few that I'm uncertain on.
1. The seat. The swappability is interesting, but it -feels- like it could be prone to breaking after a few years. Really, I'd need to see how the seat swapping mechanism works and is structured.
2. "Pedal-by-wire". I'd be curious to see what the efficiency losses are here compared to a traditional pedal bike (belt or chain)
3. Access to parts? User-repairability?

I'd been looking forward to the announcement, but I've got an overall feeling of "Okay?". The delivery quad looks cool/useful for cities though!

Review: I rode the ALSO TM-B E-Bike: Rivian Micromobility Startup’s First EV

 

[Mathme]

$4500 is not out of line for a well specced e-bike. Heck, you can easily spend that much on one with out a motor and battery.

 

[Jimflip]

FWIW - I reached out to ALSO's Customer Service to enquire whether mudguards can be fitted & was informed that actually "yes", the road tire version can fit mudguards, even though as of yesterday there are no photos and/or information on the site regarding that option.

For anyone who commutes on their bike this is a necessity - and I'm glad that it wasn't an oversight by the company.

 

[LTAflight]

I love a forum full of people that have 80k-130k cars saying that a $4500 bike is way too expensive.

we all know you can go to costco and get an e-bike for $1500, but this is clearly a different bike. conceptually its very interesting, and while I won't claim that they will be successful, its not a "me too" ebike, which is refreshing.

The Quad is very interesting. I could imagine a ton of those driving around the city delivering packages. much lower carbon footprint too which we definitely need.

 

[LTAflight]

$4500 is not out of line for a well specced e-bike. Heck, you can easily spend that much on one with out a motor and battery.

right? i feel like most people on here commenting on the price have never looked at eBikes. They aint cheap y'all! plus... didn't you pay 100k for your car?

 

[DD4ST]

FWIW - I reached out to ALSO's Customer Service to enquire whether mudguards can be fitted & was informed that actually "yes", the road tire version can fit mudguards, even though as of yesterday there are no photos and/or information on the site regarding that option.

For anyone who commutes on their bike this is a necessity - and I'm glad that it wasn't an oversight by the company.

If you go through the build process on heir website the fenders are $50 more. The seat with the carry rack is $150 more. The “Bench” seat is $100 more.

I put down the refundable $50 reservation deposit because I am precisely interested in the pedal by wire. Currently I ride for exercise on a non-ebike and often ride at the top gear ratio or near to it. I’ve looked at adding an ebike torque motor capability to my frame (~$1400) to experience faster speeds. But the direct chain connection still means I would need to pedal faster at the top gear in some cases than I want to/can maintain. The Also solves that problem. However my current bike is a semi-recumbent and I would be giving that and its cushy seat up with the Also.

 

[hammick]

If you go through the build process on heir website the fenders are $50 more. The seat with the carry rack is $150 more. The “Bench” seat is $100 more.

I put down the refundable $50 reservation deposit because I am precisely interested in the pedal by wire. Currently I ride for exercise on a non-ebike and often ride at the top gear ratio or near to it. I’ve looked at adding an ebike torque motor capability to my frame (~$1400) to experience faster speeds. But the direct chain connection still means I would need to pedal faster at the top gear in some cases than I want to/can maintain. The Also solves that problem. However my current bike is a semi-recumbent and I would be giving that and its cushy seat up with the Also.

Ebikes have a bad reputation for being the lazy person's bike. We've all seen the fatties cruising at speed not even or barely pedaling. My 52lb Turbo Levo Comp is more of a workout at the lowest assistance than my non-electric Niner WFO that weighs 32lbs.

 

[beyondgravity]

I love the bike. My question is how do I carry it in my Rivian. Do we think they will make a hitch mounted rack? I need it when I am camping. It will be cool to ride around in the woods and get whacked on the head hear and there.

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

I love the bike. My question is how do I carry it in my Rivian. Do we think they will make a hitch mounted rack? I need it when I am camping. It will be cool to ride around in the woods and get whacked on the head hear and there.

Any hitch mount rack that can support a 80 pound bike

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