A truly great bike is one that handles everything with ease 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. It also features Newmen Performance 30 wheels, fitted with Continental Kryptotal 2.4-inch tires. The result: top-notch performance and a riding experience like floating on clouds. In terms of propulsion and range, the Bosch CX motor (delivering up to 100 Nm of torque and paired with a Kiox 400C display for the perfect overview) and the 800 Wh battery showcase their strengths. This power, finely tuned for the trail, is complemented by the reliable and smooth-shifting Shimano XT 12-speed drivetrain. However, such acceleration requires excellent control, which is the specialty of the aggressive, progressively responsive hydraulic Shimano XT 4-piston disc brakes with 203 mm rotors. It goes without saying that we equipped this trail machine with a dropper seat post. Adventure mode activated and off you go!