A truly great bike is one that handles everything and, most importantly, is a lot of fun – just like the Stereo Hybrid ONE44 HPC SLX 800, featuring a Fox 36 Float 36 Rhythm suspension fork and a matching Float Performance shock with 150 mm and 140 mm travel. It also comes with Newmen Performance 30 wheels, fitted with Continental Kryptotal 2.4 inch tires. The result: top-tier performance and a riding sensation like floating on clouds. When it comes to propulsion and range, the Bosch CX motor (with up to 100 Nm of torque and a Kiox 400C display for perfect visibility) and the 800 Wh battery showcase their strengths. This finely tuned power on the trail is complemented by Shimano's extremely reliable XT 12-speed gear system, providing smooth shifting. However, such power requires precise control – the specialty of the sharp, progressive, and safe-to-use Shimano XT 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes with 203 mm rotors. Naturally, we equipped this trail machine with a dropper seat post. Adventure mode activated – let’s go!