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A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$3,799| Frame | Carbon |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 120 / 120mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance |
| Wheels | 27.5″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |

Dec 2018 · Richard Cunningham
Riding the original Habit had us dreaming of bigger wheels and a more aggressive chassis. Well, here it is...
True trail bike versatility
Needs nothing component spec
Excellent small bump compliance
Fussy suspension setup
Low-ish BB. You may get tired of banging your pedals
Tall seat tube cramps dropper post travel options

Oct 2018 · Matt Phillips
This supple trail bike is ready for the woods.

Oct 2018
Re-engineered and re-imagined with modern geometry, great spec and groundbreaking suspension technology, the Habit promises to maximize the fun factor on more trails, for more riders.

Nov 2017 · John Herron
The Cannondale Bad Habit Carbon 2 combines floaty 27.5+ wheels with 120mm full suspension, resulting in a very fun and forgiving trail bike. This was my first long term exposure to a fully suspended plus bike, and I was initially skeptical about having both large volume tires and dual suspension. However, like adding butter to …

Jul 2017 · Guy Kesteven
Excellent frame, crank and decent fork, but skittery rear end and tyres. Buy if you're willing to play the long game and switch out some so-so kit choices
Plenty of upgrade potential in the carbon mainframe and cute crank package
Pike fork adds some welcome control up front.
Harsh rear shock tune and slippery tyres undermine confidence and control
Heavy for a 120mm semi-carbon XC/trail bike.

Jan 2017 · Alan Muldoon
The Cannondale Habit 5 has totally nailed the fit and sizing and the tighter suspension response makes it feel fast, efficient and fun to ride.
Fast, reactive ride
We expected it to be lighter
Jul 2016 · Francis Cebedo
Cannondale joined the Plus Bike party around December of last year with the Bad Habit 1 and Bad Habit 2 aluminum models. Now they have a carbon model called the the Bad Habit Carbon. - Mtbr.com
May 2016 · VeloNews.com
What happens when you give a cross-country bike a dropper post and short stem? You get something like the Habit — a fun bike for trails, but not a trail
| Frame | Habit 27.5, 120mm, BallisTec Carbon, Carbon Link, SmartForm C1 Alloy swingarm, PF30, Flat Mount Brake, Pivoting Der Hanger, 1.5 Si headtube BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC, 120mm, tapered steerer, Charger Damper, Solo Air, 15mm Maxle Ultimate, 42mm offset Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS, 3-position lever, 120mm travel Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Cannondale Alloy PressFit30 |
| Headset | Cannondale HeadShok Si |
| Stem | Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 5 deg. |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 riser, Alloy, 4 degree upsweep, 9 degree backsweep, 760x15mm |
| Saddle | Cannondale Stage 3 |
| Seatpost | TransX Dropper Post, 31.6, 120mm drop, internal routing Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Cannondale Dual Locking Grips |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT, 11-speed |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | N/A |
| Crank | Cannondale Si, BB30, SpideRing 30T |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX, 11-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX, 11-42, 11-speed |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG601, 11-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore M615 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Deore M615 |
| Rims | WTB STP i23 TCS, 32 hole, Tubeless Ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Champion |
| Front Hub | Formula with HG driver 142x12 rear |
| Rear Hub | Formula with HG driver 142x12 rear |
| Tires | Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 27.5x2.35 front, 2.25 rear, TwinSkin, tubeless ready |
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Last updated April 13
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