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Bad Habit 3
A 27.5″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
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$3,300| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| 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 |
5'2" – 5'8"
5'6" – 5'11"
5'10" – 6'3"
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.
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
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
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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 …
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.
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.
Makes you feel like a big kid playing out in the woods again. Super-stiff, solid chassis.
More precise tyre pressure and suspension tuning required makes it trickier to find performance sweet spot. No dropper post.
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
| Frame | Bad Habit 27+, 120mm, SmartForm C1 Alloy, Ai Offset, BB30, Flat Mount Brake, Pivoting Der Hanger, 1.5 Si headtube BB Standard: BB30, Press Fit |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike RC 120mm, Solo Air Spring, Charger Damper BOOST 110x15, Maxle Stealth, 51mm offset Travel: 120mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Fox Float DPS Performance EVOL SV, 3 Position Adjust Travel: 120mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Cannondale BB30 |
| Headset | Tange 1.5 for Tapered Steer tubes |
| Stem | Cannondale C4, 6061 Alloy, 1-1/8", 31.8, 5° |
| Handlebar | Cannondale C3 riser, Alloy, 4° upsweep, 9° backsweep, 760x15mm |
| Saddle | Cannondale Stage 3 |
| Seatpost | TransX Dropper Post, 31.6, 120mm drop, internal routing Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Grips | Cannondale Lock-On |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT, 11-speed Shadow Plus |
|---|---|
| Crank | Cannondale Si, BB30, SpiderRing 30t |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX, 11-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX, 11-46, 11-speed |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG601, 11-speed |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | Shimano Deore M6000 hydro disc, 180/160mm Type: Shimano Deore Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Deore M6000 w/ Servo Wave |
| Rims | WTB STX i35 TCS, 32 hole, 35mm inner, Tubeless Ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Champion |
| Front Hub | Formula 110x15 w/30mm end caps front, Formula with HG driver 148x12 Ai Offset dish - rear |
| Rear Hub | Formula 110x15 w/30mm end caps front, Formula with HG driver 148x12 Ai Offset dish - rear |
| Tires | Maxxis Rekon 27.5x2.8", 3C, EXO Protection, Tubeless Ready |
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Last updated October 10
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