Cannondale’s punchy new 120mm travel Habit bike is staking bold claims to being a do-it-all machine that'll appeal to everyone from XC riders looking to spice up their descents, to downhillers who want to take in some climbing. BikeRadar took a trip out to the Bavarian Black Forest near Freiburg to figure out whether the fuss is justified.
Long single track descents, fire road climbs and epic views epitomise trail riding – so the initial signs were that this bike should be in its element. The weather was kind, the trails were dry and the Habit Carbon 1 was ready to shred.
- Highs: Turn-slapping, bump-popping ride with superb suspension
- Lows: Rear tyre very XC-orientated hindered the capable chassis.
- Buy if: You’re looking for a solidly climbing and descending bike with playful characteristics
The Habit range is a 10-model lineup of bikes including full carbon frames (using Cannondale’s BallisTec carbon layup), a mix of carbon front end and alloy rear end (as found on the longer travel SE model) and a full alloy bike.
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Every bike features the same Zero Pivot ’stays, with an amount of flex occurring on the effective seatstays as the suspension compresses. This eliminates the need for a pivot between the seat and chain stays, improving rigidity and reducing production costs.
The all-carbon lightweight frame is made of Cannondale's BallisTec layup
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