With the Lithos, Merida is introducing a new enduro e-mountain bike featuring a carbon frame, a Bosch drive system, and 170 millimeters of travel. The bike features a rugged design, versatile wheel options, and geometry engineered for control, speed, and safety on technical terrain.

Shimano is launching the M8200 series of mechanical Deore XT components, demonstrating that cable-actuated shifting still has a future in mountain biking. New features include a more robust rear derailleur, improved ergonomics on the shift lever, and options for sporty trail bikes as well as heavy-duty e-mountain bikes.

Manitou is giving the Mezzer a major overhaul and offering the suspension fork in two frame variants. The new generation is designed to offer greater sensitivity, stronger support in the mid-travel range, and increased stiffness. It is aimed at trail, enduro, and e-mountain bike riders who ride at a high level.

KS is giving the Rage-i a major overhaul and will officially launch the second generation at Eurobike. The new Vario seatpost can be adjusted via air pressure, is designed to be easier to maintain, and offers an improved ratio of travel to installed length. This makes it more versatile and modern.