MeridaLITHOS 4000
- Motor
- Bosch Performance Line CX120 Nm
- Battery
- 600 WhBosch PowerTube 600
- Travel F / R
- 170 / 174 mm
- Wheels
- Mullet 29" / 27.5"
- Frame
- Carbon
- Weight
- 23.5 kgManufacturer figure, approx. (size M)
Overview
The Merida LITHOS 4000 is the entry build of the LITHOS: Bosch Performance Line CX (120 Nm) with 600 Wh, RockShox Domain Gold R eMTB fork, RockShox Deluxe shock, Shimano CUES U4000 and SRAM DB4 stealth brakes. Claimed weight is 23.5 kg.
The LITHOS is Merida's carbon enduro e-MTB, named after the Ancient Greek word for rock. The carbon frame has 174 mm of rear travel (Merida's copy also quotes 170 mm) paired with a 170 mm fork, mixed 29/27.5-inch wheels as standard with the option of a full 29-inch setup, and Merida's reach-based AGILOMETER sizing.
The 10K and 8000 use the Bosch Performance Line CX-R drive unit, the 6000 and 4000 the Performance Line CX (120 Nm each); the 10K, 8000 and 6000 carry an 800 Wh PowerTube battery, the 4000 a 600 Wh one. Cables run through Merida's WIRE PORT or semi-externally via head-tube ports, and both air and coil shocks are supported.
- Carbon frame, 174 mm rear / 170 mm fork
- Bosch CX-R or CX, 120 Nm
- 800 Wh or 600 Wh PowerTube battery
- Mixed wheels, full 29" option
Gallery
Photos: Merida
Full specifications
Frame & suspension
- Frame
- LITHOS CF, material: carbon, 174mm suspension travel, 29" x 2.4" max. wheelsize, 148x12mm axle standard, removable battery
- Sizes
- XShort, Short, Mid, Long, XLong
- Colour
- ANACONDA GREEN (WHITE)
- Fork
- RockShox Domain Gold R eMTB, Air, 170mm suspension travel, Tapered 44mm fork offset, 29x2.6" max wheelsize
- Rear shock
- RockShox Deluxe
- Headset
- Acros ICR MERIDA INTEGRATED neck w/ Blocklock
E-system
- Motor
- Bosch Performance Line CX
- Battery
- Bosch PowerTube 600, 600Wh
- Battery lock
- Abus Key
- Display
- Bosch Purion 200
Drivetrain
- Rear derailleur
- Shimano CUES U4000, GS
- Shifter
- Shimano SL -MT500-L / Shimano CUES U4000-9
- Chain
- Shimano LG500
- Chainring
- FSA Direct Mount Steel Chainring, 36 teeth
- Crankset
- FSA CK-220 wide E-Bike Forged Crankset, 160mm for all sizes
- Cassette
- Shimano CUES LG400-9, 11-46 teeth, 9 speed
Brakes
- Brakes
- SRAM DB4 stealth, 4 piston
- Rotors
- SRAM CenterLine, 220mm, 200mm
Wheels & tyres
- Hubs
- Novatec SL-Team D041SB-B15 / Novatec SL-Team D952RSB, 15x110mm width front hub, 32 spoke holes, 6 bolt, 148x12mm width rear hub, DT Swiss ratchet compatible, 32 spoke holes, 6 bolt, HG freehub
- Rims
- MERIDA COMP TR II, 110x15mm width front hub, 148x12mm width rear hub, 28mm inner width, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready (tubeless tape and valves not included), front 29", rear 27.5"
- Front tyre
- Continental Kryptotal-F, 29x2.4", fold, TR, Enduro casing, Soft compound
- Rear tyre
- Continental Kryptotal-R, 27.5x2.4", fold, Enduro casing, soft compound
- Axles
- MERIDA EXPERT TR, including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key
- Spokes
- Black stainless, black nipples
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- MERIDA COMP TR II, material: aluminium, 780mm width, 35mm rise
- Stem
- MERIDA EXPERT eTR II, material: aluminium, 35mm diameter, 0° stem angle, Supernova mount, 40 mm all sizes
- Grips
- MERIDA COMP TR
- Seatpost
- MERIDA EXPERT TR II, 34.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, travel seatpost: 125mm (XS), 150mm (S), 170mm (M), 200mm (L), 230mm (XL)
- Seat clamp
- MERIDA EXPERT
- Saddle
- MERIDA COMP SL, V-mount, incl. MERIDA minitool
- Pedals
- VP VPE-533
Other
- Front light
- Lezyne Hekto StVZO E350+ Reverse, reverse MERIDA Custom Mount
- Rear light
- USB REAR Light CG-214RG
- Fender
- RF-001 mini fender
- Weight
- 23.5 kg (size M)
- Max. system weight
- 140 kg
Manufacturer specification — source. Specs and prices can change; check with the brand or your dealer.
LITHOS geometry
| Size | XShort | Short | Mid | Long | XLong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel size | 29/27.5" | 29/27.5" | 29/27.5" | 29/27.5" | 29/27.5" |
| STSeat tube | 400 mm | 410 mm | 425 mm | 445 mm | 465 mm |
| TTTop tube | 553 mm | 570 mm | 593 mm | 621 mm | 650 mm |
| CSChainstay | 447 mm | 447 mm | 447 mm | 447 mm | 447 mm |
| HTAHead angle | 64° | 64° | 64° | 64° | 64° |
| STASeat angle | 78.5° | 78.5° | 78.5° | 78.5° | 78.5° |
| BDBB drop | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm | 10 mm |
| HTHead tube | 100 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 145 mm |
| FLFork length | 586 mm | 586 mm | 586 mm | 586 mm | 586 mm |
| FOFork offset | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm | 44 mm |
| RReach | 425 mm | 440 mm | 460 mm | 485 mm | 510 mm |
| SStack | 628 mm | 637 mm | 646 mm | 655 mm | 669 mm |
| WBWheelbase | 1216 mm | 1235 mm | 1259 mm | 1289 mm | 1320 mm |
| SHStandover | 757 mm | 762 mm | 762 mm | 765 mm | 769 mm |
Source: Merida. Values for the stock mixed-wheel (29"/27.5") setup.
LITHOS: builds compared
LITHOS range →| LITHOS 4000 | LITHOS 6000 | LITHOS 8000 | LITHOS 10K | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon | Carbon |
| Fork | RockShox Domain Gold R eMTB, Air | RockShox Zeb Select eMTB, Air | RockShox Zeb Ultimate eMTB, Air | Fox Podium Factory, 170mm suspension travel |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe | RockShox Vivid | RockShox Vivid Ultimate | Fox Float DHX Factory Live Valve Neo w/SLS Coil |
| Derailleur | Shimano CUES U4000 | SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission | SRAM GX Eagle Transmission AXS | SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission AXS |
| Brakes | SRAM DB4 stealth | SRAM DB6 stealth | SRAM Maven Bronze | SRAM Maven Ultimate |
| Wheels | MERIDA COMP TR II, 110x15mm width front hub | Reynolds 309 Enduro Comp, 30mm inner width | — | — |
| Display | Bosch Purion 200 | Bosch Kiox 400C | Bosch Kiox 400C | Bosch Kiox 400C |
| Weight | 23.5 kg | 24.9 kg | 25.5 kg | 24.8 kg |
LITHOS 4000: FAQ
How much does the Merida LITHOS 4000 weigh?
Merida quotes 23.5 kg. It is the lightest build of the LITHOS.
What motor and battery does the Merida LITHOS 4000 have?
Bosch Performance Line CX (120 Nm). 600 Wh battery — bosch PowerTube 600.
How much suspension travel does the Merida LITHOS 4000 have?
170 mm at the fork and 174 mm at the rear, on mullet 29" / 27.5" wheels.
What sizes does the Merida LITHOS 4000 come in?
XShort, Short, Mid, Long, XLong. Check the geometry table to compare reach and stack between sizes.
What is the difference between the LITHOS 4000 and the LITHOS 6000?
They share the LITHOS frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: RockShox Domain Gold R eMTB vs RockShox Zeb Select eMTB; shock: RockShox Deluxe vs RockShox Vivid; derailleur: Shimano CUES U4000 vs SRAM Eagle 70 Transmission; claimed weight: 23.5 kg vs 24.9 kg.
