A truly great bike is one that handles everything effortlessly and, above all, provides immense fun – just like the Stereo Hybrid ONE44 HPC SLX 800, featuring its Fox 36 Float 36 Rhythm fork and the complementary Float Performance shock with 150 mm and 140 mm travel. Additionally, it comes equipped with Newmen Performance 30 wheels, mounted with Continental Kryptotal 2.4 inch tires. The result: outstanding performance and a riding experience that feels like gliding on clouds. When it comes to propulsion and range, the Bosch CX motor (offering up to 100 Nm of torque and the Kiox 400C display for the perfect overview) and the 800 Wh battery show their strengths. This power, finely dosed on the trail, is paired with Shimano’s smooth and highly reliable XT 12-speed drivetrain. However, such force needs to be controlled excellently – which is the domain of the sharp, progressive, and reliably stopping Shimano XT 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes with 203 mm rotors. It’s only logical that this trail machine is also equipped with a dropper post. Adventure mode engaged and off we go!