A truly great bike is one that performs well 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 matching Float Performance shock, offering 150 mm and 140 mm of travel. Furthermore, it features Newmen Performance 30 wheels fitted with Continental Kryptotal 2.4-inch tires. The result is top-notch performance and a riding experience that feels like gliding on clouds. In terms of propulsion and range, the Bosch CX motor (delivering up to 100 Nm of torque and featuring the Kiox 400C display for an excellent overview) and the 800 Wh battery showcase their strengths. This power is perfectly managed on the trail by the smooth and highly reliable Shimano XT 12-speed gear system. Of course, such significant thrust also needs to be well-controlled – which is the specialty of the sharp, progressive, and secure hydraulic Shimano XT 4-piston disc brakes with 203 mm rotors. It’s only logical that we equipped this trail machine with a dropper seat post. Adventure mode activated and off you go!