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Habit 3
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Habit 3

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  • Last seen at $2,398.95 at Mike's Bikes on Nov 11.

Our take on the Habit 3

The Cannondale Habit 3 is an alloy trail mountain bike with 130mm of rear travel, built for riders who want one bike for climbing, flowing trails and rough descents. Its standout feature is Proportional Response: frame geometry, chainstay length and suspension layout change by size, so each rider sits centered between the wheels for traction and control. A rubber downtube guard protects the frame from rock strikes. Against carbon trail bikes it gives up some weight, but the size-specific suspension and geometry are features usually found on pricier bikes.

Best forTrail riders who want one do-it-all mountain bikeRiders on alloy frames who prefer durability over carbon weightClimbers who also want confident descendingRiders who value size-specific geometry and suspension
Pros
  • Size-specific geometry and suspension layout (Proportional Response)
  • 130mm rear travel suits climbs, flats and descents
  • Rubber downtube guard protects the frame
  • Alloy frame is durable and shrugs off trail abuse
  • Balanced trail spec for real mountain biking
Cons
  • Alloy frame is heavier than carbon rivals
  • 130mm travel is less forgiving on big drops and bike-park terrain
  • No lockout or climb-switch detail given for the rear shock
  • Suspension setup by size adds complexity for home mechanics

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    $2,398.95Checked Nov 11
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About the Habit 3

The Cannondale Habit 3 is a trail mountain bike built for climbing, flat sections and descents. It has modern trail geometry and a 130mm-travel aluminum frame with Proportional Response Suspension and Geo.

Proportional Response changes the frame geometry and suspension design for each frame size, down to the chainstay lengths. This keeps the rider centered between the wheels for traction and handling. A rubber guard protects the downtube.

It uses a RockShox Pike Select fork with 140mm of travel and a RockShox Deluxe Select+ rear shock. Drivetrain is a SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed with SRAM G2 R hydraulic disc brakes. Pedals are sold separately.

Frame
Habit SmartForm C1 Alloy, 130mm travel, Proportional Response Suspension and Geo, 55mm chainline, ISCG05, BSA threaded BB, post mount brake, tapered headtube, DirectLine internal cable routing, UDH ha
Fork
RockShox Pike Select, 140mm travel, DebonAir, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steerer, 42mm offset
Rear shock
RockShox Deluxe Select+, DebonAir, 2-position mode adjust, adjustable rebound
Rims
Stan's NoTubes Crest D, 32h, tubeless ready
Hubs
Front: Shimano MT400, 15x110mm thru-axle. Rear: Shimano MT410, 12x148mm thru-axle
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14g
Tires
Front: Maxxis Dissector, 29x2.4" (27.5x2.4" on XS), EXO, tubeless ready. Rear: Maxxis Rekon, 29x2.4" (27.5x2.4" on XS), EXO, tubeless ready
Crankset
SRAM NX Eagle DUB, 55mm chainline
Chainring
30T
Bottom bracket
SRAM DUB BSA MTB73 Wide
Chain
SRAM SX Eagle, 12-speed
Front derailleur
None
Rear derailleur
SRAM NX Eagle
Cassette
SRAM NX Eagle, 11-50, 12-speed
Shifters
SRAM NX Eagle, 12-speed
Handlebars
Cannondale 3 Riser, 6061 alloy, 15mm rise, 8° sweep, 4° rise, 780mm
Grips
Cannondale TrailShroom
Stem
Cannondale 3, 6061 alloy, 31.8, 0°
Brakes
SRAM G2 R hydraulic disc, 180/180mm CenterLine rotors
Pedals
Sold separately
Saddle
Cannondale Scoop Shallow Sport, steel rails
Seat post
TranzX dropper, internal routing, 31.6, 130mm (XS-S), 150mm (M-XL)

Questions and answers

What kind of riding is the Habit 3 built for?
Trail riding: grinding climbs, mashing flats and ripping descents. It is not a downhill or enduro bike, and 130mm of rear travel is aimed at all-round trail use.
What is Proportional Response?
Cannondale changes frame geometry, chainstay length and suspension layout by frame size. Each rider sits centered between the wheels, which the brand says improves traction and handling.
How does it compare with the carbon Habit?
The Habit 3 uses a SmartForm C1 alloy frame. The carbon version is lighter, while the alloy frame is more durable and less expensive.
Does it have a downtube guard?
Yes. A rugged rubber guard on the downtube protects the frame from rock strikes and shuttle damage.
How much rear travel does it have?
130mm at the rear. That is trail-bike territory: efficient on climbs and capable on descents, but not a long-travel enduro setup.
Where is the Habit 3 cheapest?
At Mike's Bikes, for $2,398.95, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Habit 3?
Rated 5 out of 5 from 5 ratings.

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