A really good bike is one that handles everything and, above all, is super fun – just like the Stereo Hybrid ONE44 HPC SLX 800 with its Fox 36 Float 36 Rhythm fork and the matching Float Performance shock with 150 mm and 140 mm of travel. Also equipped with Newmen Performance 30 wheels, which we 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 (with up to 100 Nm of torque and 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 smooth and super-reliable Shimano XT 12-speed drivetrain. But so much thrust also needs to be controlled perfectly – that's the specialty of the aggressive, progressive, and securely stopping Shimano XT 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes with 203 mm rotors. It's only natural that we also equipped this trail machine with a dropper seat post. Adventure mode on and let's go!