I put more miles on my first cannondale than my first three cars combined. Still have that road bike, bought new in 1992. Rides harder than a rock and probably doesn't handle corners nearly as well as the bikes with the SAVE rear end, but it feels more like a purpose built track car than a street car with wider tires and Eibach's, and rolls for days with little effort. Wouldn't trade it for anything new. It's a different experience and will always be in my stable.
I've got four years on my F5, which has been a wonderful experience. She has taken a beating and given no complaints. A fast, controllable XC bike that doesn't cost an arm and three legs. I'm told Cannondale has much better XC bikes... holy crap is what I must say to that. Will have to try one if I can ever afford.
That's awesome bigflamingtac. I have had many C-Dales and loved them all, especially the Rush! But I am looking for feed back on the new model the Habit.
the specs are for Small / Medium / Large / Extra Large
A SEAT TUBE LENGTH (CM/IN) 40.0/15.7 44.0/17.3 48.0/18.9 52.0/20.5
B TOP TUBE HORIZONTAL (CM/IN) 56.2/22.1 59.4/23.4 62.0/24.4 65.0/25.6
C TOP TUBE ACTUAL (CM/IN) 54/21.3 57/22.4 59.6/23.5 62.9/24.8
D HEAD TUBE ANGLE 68.0° H H H
E SEAT TUBE ANGLE EFFECTIVE 74.0° H H H
E' SEAT TUBE ANGLE ACTUAL 72.2° H H H
F STANDOVER (CM/IN) 72.2/28.4 74.1/29.2 74.3/29.3 75.3/29.6
G HEAD TUBE LENGTH (CM/IN) 9.7/3.8 11.0/4.3 12.2/4.8 13.4/5.3
H WHEELBASE (CM/IN) 110.1/43.3 113.4/44.7 116.1/45.7 119.3/47.0
I FRONT CENTER (CM/IN) 67.0/26.4 70.3/27.7 73.0/28.7 76.1/30.0
J CHAIN STAY LENGTH (CM/IN) 42.9/16.9 H H H
K BOTTOM BRACKET DROP (CM/IN) 1.9/0.7 H H H
L BOTTOM BRACKET HEIGHT (CM/IN) 33.4/13.1 H H H
M FORK RAKE (CM/IN) 5.0/2.0 H H H
N TRAIL (CM/IN) 8.5/3.4 H H H
O STACK (CM/IN) 57.0/22.4 58.2/22.9 59.4/23.4 60.5/23.8
P REACH (CM/IN) 39.9/15.7 42.7/16.8 45.0/17.7 47.7/18.8
There is a HABIT SE with a different specs here they are
A SEAT TUBE LENGTH (CM/IN) 40.0/15.7 44.0/17.3 48.0/18.9 52.0/20.5
B TOP TUBE HORIZONTAL (CM/IN) 56.2/22.1 59.4/23.4 62.0/24.4 65.0/25.6
C TOP TUBE ACTUAL (CM/IN) 54/21.3 57/22.4 59.6/23.5 62.9/24.8
D HEAD TUBE ANGLE 67.5° H H H
E SEAT TUBE ANGLE EFFECTIVE 74° H H H
E' SEAT TUBE ANGLE ACTUAL 72.2° H H H
F STANDOVER (CM/IN) 72.7/28.6 74.6/29.4 74.8/29.4 75.8/29.8
G HEAD TUBE LENGTH (CM/IN) 9.7/3.8 11.0/4.3 12.2/4.8 13.4/5.3
H WHEELBASE (CM/IN) 110.2/43.4 113.5/44.7 116.3/45.8 119.4/47.0
I FRONT CENTER (CM/IN) 67.1/26.4 70.4/27.7 73.1/28.8 76.2/30.0
J CHAIN STAY LENGTH (CM/IN) 42.9/16.9 H H H
K BOTTOM BRACKET DROP (CM/IN) 1.9/0.7 H H H
L BOTTOM BRACKET HEIGHT (CM/IN) 33.4/13.1 H H H
M FORK RAKE (CM/IN) 5.0/2.0 H H H
N TRAIL (CM/IN) 8.9/3.5 H H H
O STACK (CM/IN) 57.7/22.7 58.9/23.2 60.1/23.6 61.2/24.1
P REACH (CM/IN) 39.1/15.4 42.0/16.5 44.2/17.4 46.9/18.5
Weird. I thought this was gonna replace the Trigger 29. With the Trigger 27.5 still around they seem to step on each other's toes and C-dale could use a more "trail" version of the Scalpel. I'm a big 27.5 fan (and will probably never own a 29) but I think they screwed up the wheel size on this bike. I guess if you want a 27.5 XC bike this would be a good option which is kinda popular where I live but I assumed in most places XC guys want 29s.
there are three depending on the habit model
for the carbon's up to carbon 2
RockShox Monarch De bonAir XX, 120mm travel , Fullsprint Xloc
for the carbon se
RockShox Monarch De bonAir RT, 120mm trave l,
the rest of the habit models (carbon 3, the aluminum 4 and 5)
RockShox Monarch RL w/ high volume ey el et, 120mm travel
I managed to snag a copy of the dealer book, before the links were taken down. That info is not in the book so I wouldn't know. I am not an industry insider or anything. sorry can't be of more help.
Being slow to adopt it doesn't mean they swore anything against it.
Hell, look at the bikes they have this year. Slate (650bx42), Habit and Bad Habit (probably the reason they chose this name, dietz31864), Trigger is dropping 29" wheels, and probably more (Beast of the East if you include 27.5+).
I'm really intrigued with this bike but just wished it was a 29er..... not sure I'm a 27.5 guy.... at 6'4" I'm just too comfortable on the bigger hoops
I ordered my Habit Carbon 1 this afternoon, I'm also in the UK and was told 12th October, either way, I'm happy enough as in fully intending this being the bike I mainly ride in 2016. It's my first Cannondale, always fancied giving the brand a try, so I can't wait! [emoji4]
I had the chance to demo the Habit Carbon 1 for about 3 hrs this past weekend. It was an amazing ride. I am currently on a Scalpel 3 29er and the Habit out performed it. It climbs and accelerates incredibly well. On the decents, it rips. I am now going to sell my Scalpel and upgrade to the Habit! I absolutely loved the bike!
That makes sense. I will report back here, of course, with my "findings" haha.
already have the 32 tooth RaceFace Narrow-Wide chainring and will be using a 150mm command post dropper post on it, but i'll weigh it before all that stuff goes on.
I can't wait to get mine, I hope it's my new TwoNiner replacement too!!
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