MeridaLITHOS 8000
- Motor
- Bosch Performance Line CX-R120 Nm
- Battery
- 800 WhBosch PowerTube 800 vertical, removable
- Travel F / R
- 170 / 174 mm
- Wheels
- Mullet 29" / 27.5"
- Frame
- Carbon
- Weight
- 25.5 kgManufacturer figure, approx. (size M)
Overview
The Merida LITHOS 8000 is a mid-range build of the LITHOS: Bosch Performance Line CX-R (120 Nm) with 800 Wh, RockShox Zeb Ultimate eMTB fork, RockShox Vivid Ultimate shock, SRAM GX Eagle Transmission AXS and SRAM Maven Bronze brakes. Claimed weight is 25.5 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
- HALO GREEN (WILDBERRY)
- Fork
- RockShox Zeb Ultimate eMTB, Air, 170mm suspension travel, Tapered, 44mm fork offset, 29x2.6" max wheelsize
- Rear shock
- RockShox Vivid Ultimate
- Headset
- Acros ICR MERIDA INTEGRATED neck w/ Blocklock
E-system
- Motor
- Bosch Performance Line CX-R, 120Nm, 750W
- Battery
- Bosch PowerTube 800 vertical, 800Wh, removable
- Battery lock
- Abus Key
- Display
- Bosch Kiox 400C
Drivetrain
- Rear derailleur
- SRAM GX Eagle Transmission AXS, electronic, 12 speed
- Shifter
- SRAM dropper lever MMX / SRAM AXS Pod Controller
- Chain
- SRAM GX Eagle Transmission, Flattop
- Chainring
- SRAM Eagle Transmission E-MTB for BOSCH, 36 teeth
- Crankset
- SRAM S1000 Eagle E-MTB Crank, 160mm all sizes
- Cassette
- SRAM XS-1275 T-TYPE, 10-52 teeth, 12 speed
Brakes
- Brakes
- SRAM Maven Bronze, 4 piston, hydraulic
- Rotors
- SRAM CenterLine, 220mm, 200mm
Wheels & tyres
- Wheelset
- DT Swiss HX 1700, 110x15mm width front hub, 148x12mm width rear hub, 30mm inner width, 6-Bolt, SRAM XD, material: aluminium, Tubeless ready
- Front tyre
- Continental Kryptotal-F, 29x2.4", fold, TR, Enduro casing, Super soft compund
- Rear tyre
- Continental Kryptotal-R, 27.5x2.4", fold, Enduro casing, soft compound
- Axles
- MERIDA EXPERT TR, including removeable lever, 6/4mm allen key
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- MERIDA EXPERT eTR, 780mm width
- Stem
- MERIDA EXPERT eTR II, material: aluminium, 35mm diameter, 0° stem angle, Supernova mount, 40 mm
- Grips
- MERIDA EXPERT TR
- Seatpost
- MERIDA TEAM TR II, 34.9mm diameter, 0mm setback, all sizes 30-230mm travel seatpost
- Seat clamp
- MERIDA EXPERT
- Saddle
- Proxim Altius, incl. MERIDA minitool
- Pedals
- VP VP-532
Other
- Front light
- Litemove SC160
- Rear light
- Chance Good CG-214RG
- Fender
- RF-001 mini fender
- Weight
- 25.5 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 8000: FAQ
How much does the Merida LITHOS 8000 weigh?
Merida quotes 25.5 kg. The lightest LITHOS build is the LITHOS 4000 at 23.5 kg.
What motor and battery does the Merida LITHOS 8000 have?
Bosch Performance Line CX-R (120 Nm). 800 Wh battery — bosch PowerTube 800 vertical, removable.
How much suspension travel does the Merida LITHOS 8000 have?
170 mm at the fork and 174 mm at the rear, on mullet 29" / 27.5" wheels.
What sizes does the Merida LITHOS 8000 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 8000 and the LITHOS 10K?
They share the LITHOS frame platform and motor; the differences are in the parts — fork: RockShox Zeb Ultimate eMTB vs Fox Podium Factory; shock: RockShox Vivid Ultimate vs Fox Float DHX Factory Live Valve Neo w/SLS Coil; derailleur: SRAM GX Eagle Transmission AXS vs SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission AXS; claimed weight: 25.5 kg vs 24.8 kg.
