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Cannondale Habit Carbon 2 2017

2017 Mountain
Estimate price | 5,299$
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Cannondale Habit Carbon 2 2017

Bike details

Overview

Key information split into simple groups.

Bike summary

  • Category
  • Frame Carbon
  • Wheels 27.5"
  • Travel Front 120mm
  • Travel Rear 120mm
  • Fork Cannondale Lefty
  • Groupset XTR
  • Suspension Full
  • Drivetrain 1 × 11
  • Brakes Hydraulic Disc

Parts list

Components

Main components, grouped by system.

Bike components

Frame

Frame

Habit 27.5, 120mm, BallisTec Carbon, Carbon Link, SmartForm C1 Alloy swingarm, PF30, Flat Mount Brake, Pivoting Der Hanger, 1.5 Si headtube

Suspension Fork

Lefty 2.0 Alloy 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

Shimano XTR, 11-speed

Front Derailleur

N/A

Shift Levers

Shimano XT, 11-speed

Cassette

Shimano XT, 11-42, 11-speed

Crank

Cannondale HollowGram Si, hollow forged, BB30, 30t SpideRing

Bottom Bracket

Cannondale Alloy PressFit30

Chain

Shimano CN-HG601, 11-speed

Pedals

N/A

Wheels

Front Hub

Lefty 60 front, Formula with HG driver 142x12 rear

Rear Hub

Lefty 60 front, Formula with HG driver 142x12 rear

Rims

Stans Arch Ex MK3 32H, 26mm inner, 27.5 Tubeless ready

Spokes

DT Swiss Competition

Tires

Schwalbe Nobby Nic SnakeSkin 27.5x2.35 front, 2.25 rear tubeless ready

Brakes

Brakes

Shimano XT, 180/160mm, Ice Tech Rotors

Brake Levers

Shimano XT

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 Elite with Cromoly rails

Seatpost

Fox Transfer dropper, Internal Routing, 31.6, 125mm travel Sm/150mm M-XL

About this model

Habit Carbon 2 completes the Cannondale Habit model. Cannondale released 86 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Cannondale Habit bikes models from 2017, here.

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

Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.

Average price for Trail bikes

According to our calculations, the average cost of a Trail bike that is reliable is 2762$. However, paying less money than this amount doesn’t mean that you couldn’t get a great Trail bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.

When Cannondale released this model in 2017, its price was 5299$. Comparing this to the average Trail bike price, we see that the price is 91.85% more expensive.

Overview of components

Fork

Cannondale Habit Carbon 2 2017 bike is equipped with the Cannondale Lefty fork, and has 120mm travel. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.

Fork material

When it comes to the fork, this bike has an aluminum one, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.

Rear Shock

The shock that’s installed on this bike is RockShox Monarch DebonAir XX, with a travel distance of 120mm. Rear shocks offer better comfort, better traction, and better cornering. This allows for quicker riding on rough roads and trails. To sum up, get a full-suspension bike if you want the smoothest rides.

Wheels

When leaving the production line, the Habit Carbon 2 model has 27.5″ aluminum wheels. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, the overall traction of 27.5″ wheels is lower than 29″ wheels.

Brakes

Stopping the bike when needed, it’s essential for your safety. This bike has Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes are perfect for mountain biking, road cycling, and commuting. To sum up, you can ride your bike with confidence.

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

Cannondale Habit Carbon 2 comes with a dropper post. Therefore, climbing or descending will be a breeze.