"Rivian didn't simply add another e-bike to the market. Through their new ALSO spinoff, they applied automotive-grade engineering to reimagine what two-wheeled transportation could become when stripped of mechanical constraints. The TM-B e-bike represents a fundamental shift in how we think about pedal-powered vehicles, replacing century-old drivetrain conventions with a software-defined riding experience. Designer: Rivian What emerges is a platform for modular micromobility that prioritizes adaptability over specialization."
"The pedal-by-wire system, which Rivian calls DreamRide, severs the physical link between your legs and the wheels. When you pedal, you're powering a generator. That energy charges the battery, which then drives a motor at the rear wheel. The implications for design freedom are profound. Frame tubes can be sized for structural efficiency rather than mechanical routing. Standover height becomes a pure ergonomic decision."
The TM-B introduces a pedal-by-wire system called DreamRide that converts pedaling into electrical generation, charging a battery that powers a rear-wheel motor. Removing the mechanical drivetrain frees frame geometry, standover height, and wheel placement from chain and gear constraints. Frame tubes can be optimized for structure rather than routing, and full 120mm front and rear suspension broadens terrain capability. A modular top frame functions as a transformable canvas, allowing rapid changes in vehicle purpose and configuration. The platform emphasizes adaptability over specialization and applies automotive-grade engineering to micromobility design.
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