The secret of a really great bike is that it should just get out of the way and let you enjoy the ride. That’s why, for the Stereo Hybrid ONE44 HPC SLX 800, we began with a 150mm Fox Float 36 Rhythm Grip fork and matching Float Performance shock. Combined with a Newmen Performance 30 wheelset and Schwalbe 2.6in tyres, it’s the closest we can get to a magic carpet ride. Bosch’s CX drive unit and an 800 Wh battery deliver up to 85 Nm of torque to the trail via Shimano’s slick-shifting, legendarily reliable XT 1×12 gears. And strong, progressive Shimano XT 4-piston hydraulic disc brakes with 203mm rotors bring you safely to a stop, on demand. With a remote dropper post included in the mix, you simply need to add your spirit of adventure.

Frame description
A great bike is all about the detail, and the Stereo Hybrid ONE44 HPC’s frame is chock full of clever details. You’ll notice the Integrated Cable Routing because it so neatly complements the High Performance Carbon main triangle’s clean lines, as well as helping to reduce maintenance. The angle-adjustable headset means you can tailor the handling to your specific requirements. A direct mount chainguard keeps the gears on the straight and narrow, and the neatly integrated Bosch top tube display shows you what’s going on with the powerful Bosch CX drive and 800 Wh PowerTube battery at a glance. With a 150mm fork and 140mm of rear-wheel travel, it’s ready to take on the toughest of trails. The UDH dropout means it’s future-proof, too. And, with Size Split, there’s a wide range of sizes to suit most riders.