Merida · Bike
Lithos 8000
4.5/5
The verdict
Average of 1 expert review →Reviewers liked
- Suspension delivers exceptional grip, support and control
- natural handling that inspires confidence immediately
- feels composed yet agile for its weight
Watch out for
- Bosch motor can surge unpredictably from a standstill
- weight becomes apparent when lifting or correcting the bike uphill
- brake bite-point consistency is dependent on a good bleed
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Expert reviews
Expert review · 5 Sept 2026
BikeRadar
Reviewed at £9
“The Lithos 8000 blends superb suspension, natural handling and gravity-bike composure without feeling cumbersome or exhausting”
- +Suspension delivers exceptional grip, support and control
- +natural handling that inspires confidence immediately
- +feels composed yet agile for its weight
- −Bosch motor can surge unpredictably from a standstill
- −weight becomes apparent when lifting or correcting the bike uphill
- −brake bite-point consistency is dependent on a good bleed
Luke Marshall · Read the full review ↗