Take a minute to do a systems check before you hit the road.

Performing a quick inspection before every ride helps ensure your safety, optimal performance, and the longevity of your TM-B. Review this checklist prior to riding. <h2 dir="ltr" id="1-quick-safety--system-checks">1. Quick Safety &amp; System Checks</h2><ul><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration: none;">Lighting &amp; Signals:&#xA0;Verify that the front headlight, rear taillight, and turn signals are operating properly. Ensure reflectors are clean and secure.</li><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Brakes &amp; Controls:&#xA0;Test front and rear brakes for firm engagement. Inspect control cables for damage, sharp bends, or fraying.</li><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Tires &amp; Wheels:&#xA0;Check tire pressure and inspect tread for wear, cuts, or embedded debris. Ensure wheel fasteners are securely torqued.</li><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Drive Belt &amp; Bearings:&#xA0;Confirm the belt is clean, running smoothly, and correctly tensioned. Ensure the bearings in the stem, wheels, and pedals rotate freely without grinding, play, or noise.</li></ul> <h2 dir="ltr" id="2-frame--component-hardware">2. Frame &amp; Component Hardware</h2><ul><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Top Frame Latch:&#xA0;Lower the Top Frame into place toe-first, then heel-down until the electronic lock engages. Gently push in all directions to verify there is no looseness or play.</li><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Handlebars &amp; Seat:&#xA0;Verify that handlebar stem bolts and seat post fasteners are firmly clamped in place and haven&#x2019;t shifted or loosened.</li><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Accessories &amp; Cargo:&#xA0;Confirm all mounted accessories (child seats, Passenger Kit, Cargo Buckets, or MIK equipment) are firmly secured before departure.</li></ul><h2 dir="ltr" id> </h2><h2 dir="ltr" id="3-battery--electronics">3. Battery &amp; Electronics</h2><ul><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Battery Seating:&#xA0;After inserting the battery, ensure electronic lock engages, the battery is firmly seated in place with no play or movement, and the screen displays the charge level.</li><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Portal Display:&#xA0;Wake and unlock the display, and note the remaining battery range before setting off. Do not ignore any warnings or fault codes present.&#xA0;</li></ul><h2 dir="ltr" id="-1"> </h2><h2 dir="ltr" id="4-environmental-considerations">4. Environmental Considerations</h2><ul><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Cold Weather Operation:&#xA0;Below 40&#xB0;F (4&#xB0;C), lithium-ion batteries may experience temporary voltage sag, leading to reduced overall range and power output.</li><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Hot Weather &amp; Thermal Management:&#xA0;Thermal sensors monitor key components. Under high temperatures, power output will automatically be reduced to protect internal electronics. In extreme hot or cold conditions, TM-B may not operate.&#xA0;</li></ul>

Pre-Ride Inspection

Your TM-B has two ways to unlock:<ul><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Swipe to unlock on the Portal&#x2019;s wake-up screen with your paired, connected phone within Bluetooth range. Your phone&#x2019;s proximity unlocks the bike in one swipe when the registered user&#x2019;s phone is nearby.&#xA0;</li><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">PIN entry: Swipe the unlock bar, then enter your PIN on the Portal display.</li></ul><img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/ZPB9rx1MONExWVa3/hc/Q9r0k7BmdyV2vg13/2026093020-d902ffd9-d589-4bae-abb5-64872f7990ee-screenshot%202026-09-30%20at%201.39.41%E2%80%AFpm.png" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dib">When locked, the TM-B secures the battery, top frame, and rear wheel. The TM-B does not use a physical key. Locking and unlocking are handled entirely through the Portal display and the ALSO mobile app.&#xA0;<hr>You can configure all security settings, including setting a PIN, in your ALSO mobile app.These settings require the e-bike to be unlocked, in Walk, and within Bluetooth range to adjust:<ul><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Lock/unlock via the mobile app</li><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Resetting a PIN</li><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Factory resetting the TM-B</li><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Pairing to a phone</li></ul> CAUTION:&#xA0;Security features do not guarantee that the bicycle, battery, or top frame cannot be stolen.&#xA0;

Lock and Unlock

Controlling speed and acceleration on-bike.

Pedaling, Gears, and Throttle

The easiest way to customize a bike, probably ever.

Seats on the TM-B are modular. We call them Top Frames: the saddle, seat post, and latch that attaches it to the base frame. Every TM-B can switch between a Solo, Utility, or Bench top frame as desired.&#xA0; There is a Top Frame for every body:<ul><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Solo&#xA0;and&#xA0;Utility&#xA0;Top Frames come in small and large sizes.&#xA0;</li><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Bench&#xA0;top frames are one size fits all.&#xA0;</li></ul>See the&#xA0;<a href="https://ridealso.com/pages/support-articles?hcUrl=%2Fen-US%2Ftm-b-specifications-8643795" style="text-decoration:none;">TM-B Specifications</a>&#xA0;article for detailed measurements.<a href="https://ridealso.com/collections/gear" style="text-decoration:none;">Additional top frames are available for purchase on the ALSO website</a>. <h3 dir="ltr" id="to-change-a-top-frame">To change a top frame:</h3><ol><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Make sure the TM-B is&#xA0;unlocked.</li><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Remove the current top frame: set the Portal to the Walk screen, tap the Eject arrow, then tap the Top Frame icon.&#xA0;</li><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">After a moment, the Portal shows a message that it&apos;s safe to remove, then lift the Top Frame off and set it aside.</li><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Install a Top Frame by placing the front of its base into the lock first (like putting on a shoe), then lowering the back in and holding it for a moment.</li></ol> The TM-B detects the top frame and locks it automatically. <img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/ZPB9rx1MONExWVa3/hc/Q9r0k7BmdyV2vg13/2026093021-da505c71-2dc1-4607-b3f0-814dcfa589ae-500c06a9-e495-43c3-b898-2a03267978ea.png" width="247" height="299" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> Ensure the Top Frame is securely latched, and adjust your seat height accordingly. You&#x2019;re ready for your next mission!&#xA0;

Swapping Top Frames

TM-B's unique Navigation features, explained.

The third screen (swipe left) on the Portal shows the navigation display.&#xA0;If your phone isn&apos;t connected, or doesn&apos;t have a navigation route active, it shows a simple compass.<img src="https://attachments.gorgias.help/ZPB9rx1MONExWVa3/hc/Q9r0k7BmdyV2vg13/2026100220-c7aea029-e1e9-46e6-ab06-fc6376cd4087-5bd6a4cc-9bbe-4a74-8972-f789ed7627e4.png" width="440" height="228" class="fr-fic fr-dii"> The navigation screen displays:&#xA0; <ul><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Estimated time to destination</li><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Graphic of your next movement</li><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Distance and description for your next movement</li><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Estimated battery percentage remaining</li></ul> You can choose between Turn view and List view:Turn view&#xA0;only displays your next move.List view&#xA0;displays your next TWO moves to let you plan ahead. To change between Turn view and List view, tap and hold the center of the navigation screen.&#xA0;You can also swipe right to end the navigation route. You can create your navigation route in the Also app, or you can select&#xA0;Send Destination&#xA0;from another app that supports sharing (such as Google or Apple Maps).

Navigation

<h2 dir="ltr" id="isPasted">TM-B is designed for you to be able to carry what you need with you, from snacks to grocery hauls to children and pets.</h2>Here&#x2019;s what you need to know: Strap your cargo down well.&#xA0;Double and triple check that your gear is properly secured to your TM-B&#x2019;s&#xA0;<a href="https://ridealso.com/products/top-frame-utility?variant=53981576921312" style="text-decoration:none;">Front Rack</a>&#xA0;or&#xA0;<a href="https://ridealso.com/products/front-rack?variant=53685799616736" style="text-decoration:none;">Utility rack</a>. Use high quality&#xA0;<a href="https://ridealso.com/products/cargo-straps?variant=53685952217312" style="text-decoration:none;">Cargo Straps</a>, and ensure that there&#x2019;s no play or gaps between your stuff, the strap, and the rack. Check that it does not slide forward or backward easily.&#xA0;Moving parts. The TM-B has a few of them, namely wheels. Make sure nothing is hanging off your cargo rack where it can become tangled or interfere with the wheels or turning. Cargo affects handling.&#xA0;Carrying additional cargo changes your center of gravity, braking distance, steering, and cornering.&#xA0; Keep the total weight of all passengers and cargo under the maximum spec for each component.&#xA0;<ul><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Utility Top Frame MIK HD cargo rack maximum load: 77 lbs.</li><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">Utility Top Frame maximum load (rider+load) 299 lbs.</li><li dir="ltr" style="text-decoration:none;">TM-B Maximum payload (rider + cargo +passengers + trailer): 324 lbs</li></ul> See the&#xA0;<a href="https://ridealso.com/pages/support-articles?hcUrl=%2Fen-US%2Ftm-b-specifications-8643795" style="text-decoration:none;">TM-B Specifications</a>&#xA0;article for more on cargo capabilities.&#xA0; Trailer mounting is non-drive-side only.&#xA0;Mount trailers to the TM-B&#x2019;s rear axle on the side that does not have a drive sprocket on it.&#xA0;TM-B rear thru axle measures 12 x 1.75 x 202 mm.Follow the trailer manufacturer&apos;s guidance for attachment and riding. <a href="https://ridealso.com/pages/support-articles?hcUrl=%2Fen-US%2Fthird-party-accessory-guide-for-your-also-tm-b-6654924" style="text-decoration:none;">See our recommendations for 3rd party gear, tested and approved.</a>

Riding Basics

Pre-Ride Inspection

Lock and Unlock

Pedaling, Gears, and Throttle

Swapping Top Frames

Navigation

Cargo Capacity & Towing