A truly great bike is one that excels in all aspects and, above all, is incredibly fun to ride – just like the Stereo Hybrid ONE44 HPC SLX 800, equipped with its Fox 36 Float 36 Rhythm fork and the matching Float Performance shock, offering 150 mm and 140 mm of travel. It also features Newmen Performance 30 wheels, fitted with Continental Kryptotal 2.4-inch tires. The result: top-notch performance and a riding experience that feels like floating on clouds. In terms of propulsion and range, the Bosch CX motor (providing up to 100 Nm of torque) and the 800 Wh battery showcase their strengths, along with the Kiox 400C display for an excellent overview. This power is expertly controlled on the trails by Shimano's smooth and highly reliable XT 12-speed drivetrain. However, all this thrust also requires precise control – a specialty of the sharp, progressive, and safely slowing Shimano XT 4-piston disc brakes with 203 mm rotors. Naturally, we equipped this trail machine with a dropper post. Adventure mode activated and off you go!