Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Travel Rear 120mm -
Fork Cannondale Lefty
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Groupset GX -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 1 × 11 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Bad Habit 27+, 120mm, SmartForm C1 Alloy, Ai Offset, BB30, Flat Mount Brake, Pivoting Der Hanger, 1.5 Si headtube
Suspension Fork
Lefty 2.0 Alloy OPI, 120mm, Isolated Damper Technology with Trail+ tune and updated controls, 55mm offset
Rear Shock
RockShox Monarch RT w/ high volume eyelet, 120mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
SRAM GX, 11-speed
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
SRAM GX, 11-speed
Cassette
SRAM XG-1150, 10-42, 11-speed
Crank
Cannondale Si, BB30 w/ Ai SpideRing, X-Sync®, 30t
Bottom Bracket
Cannondale BB30
Chain
SRAM PC-X1, 11-speed
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Front Hub
Lefty 60 front, Formula with XD driver 148x12 (Ai Offset dish) rear
Rear Hub
Lefty 60 front, Formula with XD driver 148x12 (Ai Offset dish) rear
Rims
WTB Scraper i45 27.5, 45mm, tubeless ready
Spokes
Stainless, 15g
Tires
WTB Bridger, 27.5x3.0, tubeless ready
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore M615 hydraulic disc, 180/180mm
Brake Levers
Shimano Deore M615
Cockpit
Stem
Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 1.5, 31.8, 5 deg.
Handlebar
Cannondale C3 riser, Alloy, 4 degree upsweep, 9 degree backsweep, 760x15mm
Grips
Cannondale Dual Locking Grips
Headset
Cannondale HeadShok Si
Seat
Saddle
Cannondale Stage 3
Seatpost
Cannondale C3, 6061 alloy, 31.6x350mm (S,M) 400mm (L,X)
About this model
Bad Habit 1 is part of the Cannondale Bad Habit model. Cannondale released 11 bikes variations of this model so far. Check out the entire range from 2017 of this model, by clicking this link.
Model range prices
Cannondale Bad Habit 2 2017 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 2599$. On the other hand, Cannondale Bad Habit Carbon 1 2017, is the most expensive and costs 5499$.
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
If you want to purchase a solid Trail bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2762$. However, you could also get a good Trail bike even if you pay a lower amount than the average price. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
This bike was released in 2017 and its price was 3199$. Comparing this to the average Trail bike price, we see that the price is 15.82% higher.
Overview of components
Fork
The Cannondale Lefty is included from the factory. It has a travel distance of 120mm. Bike forks are great for shock absorption and provide you with a smooth ride. In short, you should always ensure you have a good fork when purchasing a bike.
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of aluminum, so there won’t be much extra weight added to the bike. However, they are not so stiff as carbon forks are.
Rear Shock
As for the rear shock, this bike has the RockShox Monarch RT w/ high volume eyelet model, with a travel of 120mm. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. To sum up, always consider getting a bike that has a rear shock as well.
Wheels
The wheels on Bad Habit 1 are the 27.5″ aluminum type. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
When you want to stop the bike in time, the brakes are vital. The Bad Habit 1 has Hydraulic Disc brakes. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.