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Habit Carbon 2
A 29″ carbon frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
Manufacturer Price
$4,200| Weight | 30.0 lbs |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Suspension | Full, 130 / 140mm |
| Fork | RockShox Pike Select |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+ |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
| Groupset | XT, SLX |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'2" – 5'5"
5'5" – 5'10"
5'7" – 6'1"
6'0" – 6'6"
Summary
The Cannondale Habit is a versatile trail bike praised for its brilliant rear suspension performance and balanced, agility-biased handling. It offers a stable, planted ride that excels on descents, though some reviews note it can feel cumbersome at higher speeds and lacks in climbing efficiency. The bike's Proportional Response Suspension design is frequently highlighted for optimizing ride quality across different sizes.
Brilliant rear suspension performance
Balanced, agility biased handling
Stable, planted ride on descents
Proportional Response Suspension design
Versatile for various trail conditions
Cumbersome at higher speeds
Lacks climbing efficiency
Heavy for a carbon bike
Some components underperform (e.g., brakes)
Limited dropper post options for shorter riders
The work of suspension savant Luis Arraiz is a masterpiece of packaging.
Bike PerfectThis carbon trail bike is an excellent all-rounder, with 130mm of forgiving rear suspension, ground-covering 29-inch wheels, and a ride that’s calm without being boring.Bicycling
The Habit is, or at least can be, an absolute riot of a bike.
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May 2020 · Guy Kesteven
Cannondale’s Habit mountain bike is specifically designed for fun and flow, but can this affordable alloy version still deliver a good time?
Brilliant rear suspension performance
Balanced, agility biased handling
Rock-solid lifetime warrantied frame
Mostly decent spec for the price
Heavy
Skinny rims
Ai awkwardness
Long offset fork
Short dropper post
Feb 2020 · Jeremy Benson
The Habit Carbon 3 is a ripping mid-travel trail bike that excels on the descents. This 130mm travel 29er is shockingly capable when pointed downhill and...
Hard-charging
Stable at speed
Good price point
Slack actual seat tube angle
Not the sportiest climber
A little heavy for carbon
Feb 2020 · Christoph Bayer
Think of the Cannondale Habit and images of Josh Bryceland flying over dirt jumps, hitting wall rides and riding through corners literally so fast that tires get torn off rims probably come to mind. But get on and ride the bike yourself and you’ll get a completely different impression. Click here for an overview of […]
Rear suspension generates a lot of traction and comfort
Easy handling for novice riders
Well specced
Aesthetically pleasing
Cumbersome and sluggish at higher speeds
Seat tube angle too slack
Loud
Asymmetrical rear end limits the choice of alternatives
Jun 2019 · Simon Silver
This winter we spent a good number of our rides aboard the $4,000, all black Cannondale Habit Carbon 3. You can find our summary of the bike, and some riding footage aboard the Habit in the video below. Read on for our full detailed thoughts and breakdown of the bike. Details & Specs • 29″ wheels • 130mm travel front and rear • Metric shock spacing • Carbon Fiber front triangle • Aluminum rear triangle • Flip Chip for 27.5+ compatibility • Sealed cartridge bearing pivots • S, M, L (tested), XL sizes At $4,000, GX Eagle is to be expected, and we certainly
May 2019 · Paul Burwell
Cannondale Habit Carbon 3 gets a carbon frame, progressive geometry, 29inch wheels, large volume 2.5in tyres and 130mm front and rear travel.
Really good fun bike
Heavy, seat angle too slack
Feb 2019
Somewhere between playful and capable, the habit is stable, comfortable and, yeah, maybe a bit dull.
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
| Frame | 130mm travel, BallisTec Carbon front triangle, SmartForm C1 Alloy swingarm, Proportional Response Tuned, Ai offset drivetrain, ISCG05, PF30, Post mount brake, tapered headtube BB Standard: PF30, Press Fit Color: Mantis |
|---|---|
| Fork | RockShox Pike Select, 140mm, DebonAir, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steered, 51mm offset Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe Select+, DebonAir, 2-Pos mode adjust, adjustable rebound Travel: 130mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Cannondale Alloy PressFit30 |
| Headset | Integrated Sealed Bearing, Tapered |
| Stem | Cannondale 3, 6061 Alloy, 31.8, 0° |
| Handlebar | Cannondale 3 Riser, 6061 Alloy, 15mm rise, 8° sweep, 4° rise, 780mm |
| Saddle | Fabric Scoop Shallow Sport, steel rails |
| Seatpost | Cannondale DownLow Dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 125mm (S), 150mm (M-XL) Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | Not included |
| Grips | Fabric FunGuy |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT |
|---|---|
| Crank | HollowGram, BB30a, OPI SpideRing, 32T, Ai offset |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX, 12-speed |
| Cassette | Shimano SLX, 10-51, 12-speed |
| Chain | Shimano SLX, 12-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano SLX hydraulic disc, 4-piston, 180/180mm RT64 rotor Type: Shimano SLX Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano SLX hydraulic disc |
| Rims | WTB ST i25 TCS, 32h, tubeless ready |
|---|---|
| Spokes | DT Swiss Champion |
| Front Hub | Shimano MT400, 15x110mm thru-axle |
| Rear Hub | Shimano MT510 12x148 |
| Tires | (F) Maxxis Minion DHF, 29 x 2.5", EXO casing, tubeless ready (R) Maxxis Dissector, 29 x 2.4", EXO casing, tubeless ready |
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Last updated December 11
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