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2018 Cannondale

Bad Habit 2

A 27.5″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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Manufacturer Price

$4,800
FrameCarbon
SuspensionFull, 120 / 120mm
ForkRockShox Pike RC
ShockFox Float DPS Performance
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle
BrakesSRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
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Handling
nimblestable
Bad Habit 2
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

25 mph

Bad Habit 2

26 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'2" – 5'8"

MD

5'6" – 5'11"

LG

5'10" – 6'3"

XL

6'1" – 6'7"

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Summary

The Cannondale Bad Habit is celebrated as a fun, forgiving, and deceptively fast trail bike that excels in technical terrain with its 27.5+ wheels and 120mm full suspension. Its playful character, combined with a stiff frame and precise handling, makes it a joy to ride, though the weight and noise of the big tires are noted drawbacks. The bike's geometry and suspension setup provide a forgiving ride that can handle drops and rough trails with ease, making it a favorite among riders for its obstacle ignorance and agility.

Pros
  • Fun and forgiving trail bike with playful character

  • Excellent handling and precise steering on technical terrain

  • Forgiving ride quality that handles drops and rough trails well

  • Superior traction and efficiency in climbing

  • Stiff frame and solid chassis for confident riding

Cons
  • Weight penalty and noise from 27.5+ tires

  • Lack of a dropper post in some models

  • Requires precise tire pressure and suspension tuning

  • Heavier wheels compared to conventional setups

  • Front wheel can wash out on slick corners

Key Quotes
Like adding butter to a peanut butter sandwich, it may seem excessive, but it totally works.
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Cannondale has just redefined the definition of XC/trail fun.
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It’s hard not to like it when it’s constantly reminding you exactly why the mountain biking bug bit you in the first place.
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Bikerumor
Long Term Review: Cannondale Bad Habit Carbon 2 mountain bike

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 …

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BikeRadar
Cannondale Bad Habit 1 first ride review

Jan 2017 · Guy Kesteven

Despite being shorter in travel and lacking a dropper, the Bad Habit 1 is only 500g lighter than other plus bikes like the Diamondback Heist 3.

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MBR
Cannondale Bad Habit 1 (2017) first ride - MBR

Jan 2017 · Mick Kirkman

The Cannondale Bad Habit 1 is the company's latest trail bike, it maxes out the Plus points and goes big when it comes to old-school fun.

Highs
  • Makes you feel like a big kid playing out in the woods again. Super-stiff, solid chassis.

Lows
  • More precise tyre pressure and suspension tuning required makes it trickier to find performance sweet spot. No dropper post.

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MTBR
Cannondale Bad Habit 27.5 Plus bike first look

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

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Bad Habit 27+, 120mm, BallisTec Carbon, SmartForm C1 Alloy swingarm, Ai offset, Carbon Link, PF30, Flat Mount Brake, Pivoting Der Hanger, 1.5 Si headtube

BB StandardPF30, Press Fit

Fork

RockShox Pike RC 120mm, Solo Air Spring, Charger Damper BOOST 110x15, Maxle Stealth, 51mm offset

Travel120mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Fox Float DPS Performance EVOL SV, 3 Position Adjust

Travel120mm

Bottom Bracket

Cannondale Alloy PressFit30

Headset

Cannondale HeadShok Si

Stem

Cannondale C1, 6061 Alloy, 60mm, 31.8, 5°

Handlebar

Cannondale C3 riser, Alloy, 4° upsweep, 9° backsweep, 760x15mm

Saddle

Fabric Scoop Shallow Elite

Seatpost

RaceFace Aeffect Dropper, 31.6mm, 125/150mm travel.

TypeDropper

Pedals

Not included

Grips

Cannondale Lock-On

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX Eagle, 12-speed

Crank

Cannondale Si, BB30 w/ Ai SpideRing, X-Sync®, 30t

Shifters

SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed Trigger

Cassette

SRAM 1275 Eagle 10-50t, 12-speed

Chain

SRAM GX Eagle w/ Powerlock, 12-speed

Chain Guide

N/A

Brakes

SRAM Guide R, Centerline Rotors, 180/180mm

TypeSRAM Guide R Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Guide R

Wheels
Rims

WTB Scraper i40 TCS 27.5", 40mm inner, Tubeless Ready

Spokes

DT Swiss Competition

Front Hub

Formula 110x15 w/30mm end caps front, Custom DT-Swiss 370, 148x12 Ai Offset dish - rear straight pull 28 hole rear.

Rear Hub

Formula 110x15 w/30mm end caps front, Custom DT-Swiss 370, 148x12 Ai Offset dish - rear straight pull 28 hole rear.

Tires

Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.8" 120 TPI, 3C, EXO Protection, Tubeless Ready

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