Cannondale Habit Carbon 1 2017
Bike details
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Carbon
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Wheels 27.5"
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Travel Front 120mm
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Travel Rear 120mm
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Fork Cannondale Lefty
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Groupset XX1 Eagle, X01 Eagle
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Suspension Full
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Drivetrain 1 × 12
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Habit 27.5, 120mm, Full BallisTec Carbon, Carbon Link, PF30, Flat Mount Brake, Pivoting Der Hanger, 1.5 Si headtube
Suspension Fork
Lefty 2.0 Carbon OPI, 120mm, XLR Isolated Damper Technology with Trail+ tune and XLoc Full Sprint remote, 50mm offset
Rear Shock
RockShox Monarch DebonAir XX, 120mm travel, Fullsprint XLoc
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM XX1 Eagle, Type 3 RBC, 12-speed
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
SRAM X01 Eagle Trigger, 12-speed
Cassette
SRAM XG-1295 Eagle 10-50, 12-speed
Crank
SRAM XX1 Eagle, 30t
Bottom Bracket
Praxis PF30 to GXP Conversion BB, Sealed Cartridge Bearings
Chain
SRAM PC-XO1 Eagle
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Front Hub
Lefty 60 front, HollowGram Si 142x12, 39t/4-pawl freehub rear, 28h, straight-pull
Rear Hub
Lefty 60 front, HollowGram Si 142x12, 39t/4-pawl freehub rear, 28h, straight-pull
Rims
Cannondale HollowGram 30, Superlight Hi-Impact Carbon, 30mm inner, hookless bead, tubeless ready, 27.5
Spokes
Sandvik butted straight pull
Tires
Schwalbe Nobby Nic SnakeSkin 27.5x2.35" front, 2.25" rear, tubeless ready
Brakes
Brakes
SRAM Guide RSC, 180/160mm, Centerline Rotors
Brake Levers
SRAM Guide RSC
Cockpit
Stem
Cannondale C1, 6061 Alloy, 1.5", 31.8, 5 deg.
Handlebar
Cannondale C1 riser, carbon, 4 degree upsweep, 9 degree backsweep, 760x15mm
Grips
Cannondale Dual Locking Grips
Headset
Cannondale HeadShok Si
Seat
Saddle
Fabric Scoop Shallow Race with Titanium rails
Seatpost
RockShox Reverb Stealth dropper, 31.6, 125mm (S,M) 150mm (L,X) travel
Model Overview
Habit Carbon 1 is part of the Cannondale Habit model. Cannondale launched 86 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2017, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the Cannondale Habit 6 2017 has a starting price of 1899$. Cannondale Habit Carbon 1 2017 on the other hand is the most expensive at 7999$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Trail bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Trail bike is 2762$. However, even though the average price of a Trail bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. In conclusion, always check bike reviews and their components before making a purchase to make sure you don’t overpay.
Furthermore, this bike was made available in 2017 for 7999$. In conclusion, this bike price is 189.61% more expensive than the price of the average Trail bike.
Overview of components
Fork
Cannondale Habit Carbon 1 2017 bike is equipped with the Cannondale Lefty fork, and has 120mm travel. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Fork material
The fork is made out of carbon, so, it is super light and stiff. In conclusion, a carbon fork gives you great control when steering, and is also more forgiving.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the RockShox Monarch DebonAir XX rear shock model, which has a travel of 120mm. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels size
The wheels on Habit Carbon 1 are the 27.5″ carbon type. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Habit Carbon 1 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, make sure it fits you, or look for another model.
Dropper post
The Cannondale model is also equipped with a dropper post. Needless to say, a dropper post will come in handy on climbs and descends. You’ll fall in love with it at first sight!
