A truly great bike is one that performs well and, above all, is loads of fun – just like the Stereo Hybrid ONE44 HPC SLX 800, equipped with a Fox 36 Float 36 Rhythm fork and a matching Float Performance damper offering 150 mm and 140 mm 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. When it comes to propulsion and range, the Bosch CX motor (providing up to 100 Nm of torque and a Kiox 400C display for optimal visibility) and the 800 Wh battery showcase their strengths. This power is expertly managed on the trail by Shimano's smooth and highly reliable XT 12-speed gear system. However, all that thrust needs to be controlled effectively – and that's where the efficient, progressive, and safe-stopping Shimano XT 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes with 203 mm rotors come into play. It's a given that this trail machine also includes a dropper seat post. Adventure mode activated, let's go!