Cannondale Habit Carbon 2

Cannondale Habit Carbon 2 - The carbon frame makes this trail bike even more efficient and lively

The Cannondale Habit series stands for lively trail fun combined with top climbing abilities and convincing downhill qualities. A mixture that goes down very well with most bikers. For the 2023 season, the Habit has not only been completely redesigned, but from now on there will be two different chassis versions in addition to the aluminium or carbon frame versions: Firstly, the classic Habit with 130 mm rear triangle and 140 mm suspension fork. The other is the newly added Habit LT (Long Travel) with 140/150 mm suspension. The LT is aimed at technically experienced riders who can always use a few reserves in rough terrain and on the downhill. In general, the Habit's geometry has been adapted to the modern riding style: The seating position has become longer and flatter, the seat angle steeper and the steering angle more moderate for a smoother ride.

In the Carbon 2 version, the Habit comes with a 140 RockShox Pike Select suspension fork and RS DeLuxe Select+ rear shock. Thanks to DebonAir air chambers and various character modes, the suspension can be tuned in no time at all. The Shimano SLX/XT 1 x 12 gears ensure crisp gear changes and are also very popular with racers because of their precision. This also applies to the poisonous Shimano disc brakes.

The main frame and rear triangle of the Habit Carbon 2 are made of carbon fibre. This saves weight without compromise and ensures exactly the spryness for which the Habit has earned its reputation as a trail bike. Workmanship and details set standards. For example, the internal cable guides. They not only ensure a tidy look, but are also exemplary in terms of serviceability: thanks to the guide tubes installed in the frame, the cables can simply be pushed through when replacing them. With the Proportional Response geometry, the Cannondale developers ensure that every rider sits in an optimal and central position on the Habit. This is because the centre of gravity has an immense influence on the riding behaviour. This goal is achieved by giving each frame size its own adapted proportions. Even the kinematics of the rear triangle are designed individually for each frame size. Also new: All Habit frames are now equipped with a universal UDH derailleur hanger, which is easy to obtain in case of a defect.