is a deputy editor and Verge co-founder with a passion for human-centric cities, e-bikes, and life as a digital nomad. Cowboy already had a relationship with Rebirth Group prior to signing a term sheet with its new partner. Rebirth is the parent of Re-cycles, the French manufacturer of traditional bicycles that recently took over responsibility for Cowboy’s e-bike assembly operations. Today’s announcement makes Rebirth Group doubly vested in Cowboy’s survival. “Our priority is to restore normal operations before year-end, working closely with our new partner,” says Cowboy in a press release.