The ALSO TM-B is one of the most technologically interesting new e-bikes to hit the road in years, largely because it does away with one of the most fundamental parts of a bicycle: the mechanical connection between the pedals and rear wheel. With only copper wires connecting the pedals to the rear wheel, the TM-B is one of the most revolutionary new e-bikes in years.
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But that raises an obvious question. What happens when the battery dies?
One early Launch Edition owner, Aaron Draczynski, decided to find out by deliberately running his TM-B down toward empty to see whether ALSO’s drive-by-wire system would leave him stranded.
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He shared the experience on YouTube, discovering that the answer is surprisingly complicated – and involves something called “Infinite Turtle Mode.”
Unlike a conventional e-bike, where the rider’s pedaling mechanically turns the rear wheel through a chain or belt, the ALSO TM-B uses a pedal-by-wire drivetrain. Pedaling generates electricity, while the rear wheel is driven electrically.
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That arrangement enables all sorts of interesting features, including electronically simulated gearing and the Launch Edition’s massive Level 10 boost mode, which can multiply rider input by up to 10 times.
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But it also means there’s no traditional drivetrain to fall back on when the battery runs out.
The owner began his experiment at 31% charge and quickly watched the bike progressively restrict its maximum assist as the battery drained closer to empty. From 23% to 13%, the maximum boost dropped from Level 8 to Level 5 as it began conserving battery.
