Cannondale Habit Carbon 3 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 RockShox Pike RC
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Groupset XT, SLX
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Suspension Full
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Drivetrain 1 × 11
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Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
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
RockShox Pike RC, 120mm, tapered steerer, Charger Damper, Solo Air, 15mm Maxle Ultimate, 42mm offset
Rear Shock
Fox Float DPS, 3-position lever, 120mm travel
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT, 11-speed
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX, 11-speed
Cassette
Shimano SLX, 11-42, 11-speed
Crank
Cannondale Si, BB30, SpideRing 30T
Bottom Bracket
Cannondale Alloy PressFit30
Chain
Shimano CN-HG601, 11-speed
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula with HG driver 142x12 rear
Rear Hub
Formula with HG driver 142x12 rear
Rims
WTB STP i23 TCS, 32 hole, Tubeless Ready
Spokes
DT Swiss Champion
Tires
Schwalbe Nobby Nic Performance 27.5x2.35 front, 2.25 rear, TwinSkin, tubeless ready
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore M615 hydraulic disc, 180/160mm
Brake Levers
Shimano Deore M615
Cockpit
Stem
Cannondale C3, 6061 Alloy, 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
TransX Dropper Post, 31.6, 120mm drop, internal routing
About this model
Habit Carbon 3 is a Cannondale Habit model. 86 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2017, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Cannondale Habit 6 2017 is the cheapest bike model and costs 1899$. Cannondale Habit Carbon 1 2017 is the most expensive one and costs 7999$.
Safety
When cycling always take safety very seriously. Wear a helmet, obey the traffic rules and wear hi-vis clothes. In short, take care of yourself so others can take care of you.
Trail bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Trail bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
This bike was released in 2017 and its price was 3799$. If we compare this with the average Trail bike cost we notice that the price is 37.55% higher.
Habit Carbon 3 components
Fork
The fork installed on this bike is the RockShox Pike RC model. The travel on this model is 120mm. Bike forks are perfect to absorb shocks and provide a great riding experience overall. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.
Rear Shock
From the factory, it comes with the Fox Float DPS rear shock model, which has a travel of 120mm. Bike rear shocks are a great way to increase comfort on the bike and give you more control when riding on technical trails. To sum up, get a full-suspension bike if you want the smoothest rides.
Wheels
As for the wheels, Cannondale Habit Carbon 3 2017, has a 27.5″ aluminum model. The 27.5″ wheels are a great choice for smaller riders. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. Cannondale Habit Carbon 3 has Hydraulic Disc brakes installed. These kinds of brakes are among the most popular models used on bikes. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
Cannondale Habit Carbon 3 2017 is available in one size only. In short, make sure you double-check if it fits you.
Dropper post
Cannondale Habit Carbon 3 comes with a dropper post. If used correctly, a dropper post gives you more faith, maneuverability, and greater control over your bike.
