A truly great bike is one that handles everything and, above all, is incredibly fun to ride – like the Stereo Hybrid ONE44 HPC SLX 800, featuring a Fox 36 Float 36 Rhythm fork paired with the matching Float Performance shock, offering 150 mm and 140 mm of travel. It also boasts Newmen Performance 30 wheels with Continental Kryptotal 2.4 inch tires mounted on them. The result: top-notch performance and a riding sensation as if gliding on clouds. In terms of propulsion and range, the Bosch CX motor (providing up to 100 Nm of torque and equipped with a Kiox 400C display for optimal visibility) and the 800 Wh battery showcase their advantages. This well-balanced power delivery on the trail is complemented by the smooth and highly reliable Shimano XT 12-speed drivetrain. However, such thrust requires excellent control – which is where the responsive, progressive, and dependable Shimano XT 4-piston disc brakes with 203 mm rotors come into play. Naturally, we equipped this trail machine with a dropper seat post, ready for adventure mode!