Merida Lithos 8000 2026 - Electric Mountain Bike
Merida's flagship e-MTB is built to carry speed through technical trails. A lightweight carbon frame, Bosch Performance Line CX-R motor and premium RockShox suspension combine to deliver confident handling and impressive capability on challenging terrain.
Key Features:
- Carbon frame with 174mm rear travel and progressive enduro geometry
- RockShox ZEB Ultimate eMTB fork with 170mm travel
- RockShox Vivid Ultimate rear shock.
- SRAM GX Eagle Transmission AXS wireless 12-speed drivetrain
- SRAM Maven Bronze 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes
- Mullet DT Swiss HX 1700 wheels with Continental Kryptotal tyres
- Bosch-integrated carbon chassis built for high-speed trail riding
- Available with 0% APR finance
Drive Information:
- Bosch Performance Line CX-R motor with up to 100Nm torque
- Bosch PowerTube 800Wh integrated battery
- Bosch Kiox 400C integrated display and control interface
The Merida Lithos 8000 is designed for riders who want to maximise speed and momentum across technical terrain. As Merida's flagship Bosch-powered e-MTB platform, the Lithos focuses on delivering efficient power transfer, confident handling and suspension performance that encourages riders to keep carrying speed through rough sections of trail.
The lightweight Lithos CF I carbon frame provides 160mm of rear wheel travel and is engineered around modern enduro geometry. Its carbon construction helps keep weight under control while maintaining the stiffness needed for accurate handling and responsive power delivery. Combined with carefully developed suspension kinematics, the bike remains composed across steep descents, technical rock gardens and fast-flowing trail sections.
Up front, the RockShox ZEB Ultimate eMTB fork delivers 170mm of travel with the stiffness and adjustability expected from a premium enduro fork. At the rear, the RockShox Vivid Ultimate shock provides excellent sensitivity and support, helping maintain traction and control when riding challenging terrain at speed.
Power comes from the Bosch Performance Line CX-R motor, offering strong assistance for steep climbs and demanding mountain routes. Paired with the Bosch PowerTube 800Wh battery, the system delivers the capacity needed for long rides and big elevation days. The Bosch Kiox 400C display is cleanly integrated into the top tube, providing ride data while keeping the cockpit uncluttered.
The SRAM GX Eagle Transmission AXS drivetrain brings wireless shifting and a robust direct-mount design developed specifically for modern mountain biking. Its wide-range 10-52T cassette provides gearing for steep technical climbs while maintaining enough range for faster sections of trail.
Rolling on DT Swiss HX 1700 aluminium wheels, the Lithos uses a mullet wheel setup with a 29-inch front wheel and 27.5-inch rear wheel. This combination delivers confident rollover performance up front while maintaining agility and manoeuvrability at the rear. Continental Kryptotal tyres with Enduro casings provide dependable grip and durability across a wide variety of trail conditions.
SRAM Maven Bronze four-piston hydraulic disc brakes supply powerful stopping performance, with oversized 220mm front and 203mm rear rotors helping maintain consistent braking on long, demanding descents.
Additional trail-focused details include the Merida Team TR II dropper post with up to 230mm of travel, a Merida Expert eTR cockpit, Acros integrated headset system and a Proxim Altius saddle supplied with a handy integrated Merida mini tool.
For riders seeking a high-performance e-MTB that balances climbing efficiency, descending confidence and all-day range, the Merida Lithos 8000 offers a carefully considered package built around speed, control and modern Bosch-powered performance.
Occasionally, without notice, manufacturers change product design and/or specifications.
| Frame | Lithos CF I ; carbon; 174mm travel; 29" x 2,4" max. tyre size; 148x12mm axle standard, intube; |
| Fork | Rockshox Zeb Ultimate eMTB; Air; 170mm travel; Tapered; 44mm fork offset; 29x2.6" max tyre size |
| Rear Shock | Rock Shox Vivid Ultimate |
| Headset | Acros ICR Merida integrated neck w/ Blocklock |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTR II; aluminium; 35mm diameter; 0 degree rise; Supernova mount - 40 mm all sizes |
| Bars | Merida Expert eTR; 780mm wide; |
| Front Brake | SRAM Maven Bronze; 4 piston caliper with Shimano RT64, 220mm rotor |
| Rear Brake | SRAM Maven Bronze; 4 piston caliper with Shimano RT64, 203mm rotor |
| Brake Lever | SRAM Maven Bronze |
| Rear Mech | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission AXS |
| Shifters | SRAM dropper lever MMX and SRAM AXS Pod Controller |
| Speed | 12 |
| Rims | Part of wheelset - DT Swiss HX 1700; 30mm inner rim width; aluminium; Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves included) |
| Front Hub | Part of Wheelset - DT Swiss HX 1700; 110x15mm; 6-Bolt |
| Rear Hub | Part of Wheelset - DT Swiss HX 1700; 148x12mm; 6-Bolt; SRAM XD |
| Front Tyre | Continental Kryptotal-F; 29x2.4"; folding; TR; Enduro casing; Super soft Compound |
| Rear Tyre | Continental Kryptotal-R; 27.5x2.4" ; folding; Enduro casing, soft Compound |
| Seat Post | Merida Team TR II; 34.9mm diameter; 0mm layback; all sizes 30-230mm travel |
| Saddle | Proxim Altius Steel; V-mount adapter; incl. Merida minitool |
| Chainset | SRAM Eagle Transmission E-MTB for Bosch; 36 teeth; SRAM S1000 Eagle E-MTB Crank, 160mm all sizes |
| Chain | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission; Flattop |
| Cassette | SRAM CS XS 1275 T-TYPE 10-52; 12 speed |
| Pedals | VP Components VP-532 |
| Battery Size (WH) | Bosch PowerTube 800; 800Wh |
| Motor | Bosch Performance Line CX-R |
| User Interface | Bosch Kiox 400C |
Electric Bike Bike Size Chart
|
Height |
e Bike Size |
e Road Bike Size |
e Mountain Bike Size* |
|
4’8” – 5’1” 143 – 155 cm |
XXS |
44 cm |
13” (33 cm) |
|
5’1” – 5’4” 155 – 163 cm |
XS |
48 cm |
15” (38 cm) |
|
5’4” – 5’7” 163 – 170 cm |
S |
51 cm |
16” (41 cm) |
|
5’7” – 5’10” 170 – 178 cm |
M |
54 cm |
18” (46cm) |
|
5’10” – 6’0” 178 – 183 cm |
L |
56 cm |
19” (48cm) |
|
6’0” – 6’3” 183 – 191 cm |
XL |
58 cm |
20” (51 cm) |
|
6’3” – 6’5” 191 – 196 cm |
XXL |
60 cm |
21” (53 cm) |
|
6’5” – 6’9” 196 – 205 cm |
XXXL |
62 cm |
22” (56 cm) |
* Mountain bikes are sized differently to road bikes. Typically, they are sized in inches as the first MTBs were produced in the USA. European brands like Lapierre and Haibike like to use centimeters for all their bikes. The measurements of their mountain bikes doesn’t match their road bikes but is like a simple conversion from the inches measurement. This is why we have included cm measurements in brackets for the e mountain bike column.
See our bike size guide for more on bike sizing
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