Cannondale 29 M Habit Crb 1

The 2021 "29 M Habit Crb 1" model from Cannondale is a high-quality mountain bike designed for challenging trails and versatile use. The price for this model is 5,599 EUR.

The bike’s frame is made from BallisTec carbon – used for both the main frame and the swingarm – and offers 130 mm of travel. It is Proportional Response Tuned and features an Ai-Offset drive unit, ISCG05 mounts, a PF30 bottom bracket, a post-mount brake mount and a tapered head tube.

The brakes are SRAM G2 RSC hydraulic disc brakes, fitted with 180 mm CentreLine discs at the front and rear. The drivetrain consists of the SRAM GX Eagle 12-speed system, which also includes the shift lever.

Front suspension is provided by a RockShox Pike Select+ fork with 140 mm of travel and DebonAir technology, featuring a 15x110 mm thru-axle and a tapered steerer tube. The rear shock is a RockShox Super Deluxe Select+ with DebonAir and 2-position adjustment modes, as well as adjustable rebound and 130 mm of travel.

The bike is supplied without pedals and is fitted with a SRAM DUB PF30 MTB83 bottom bracket. The crankset consists of the Truvativ Stylo 7K Eagle DUB with a 30T chainring and Ai-Offset. The cassette is an SRAM XG-1275 Eagle with a 10–52-tooth range.

The handlebars are Cannondale 3 Riser made from 6061 aluminium, with a width of 780 mm, a rise of 15 mm, a sweep of 8° and a rise of 4°. The grips are Fabric FunGuy. The stem is also made from 6061 aluminium and has a clamp diameter of 31.8 mm and an angle of 0°. The headset is an integrated, sealed bearing with a tapered design.

The rims are WTB KOM Trail i29 TCS with 32 spoke holes. The tyres are Maxxis Minion DHF at the front, size 29x2.5", with an EXO casing and tubeless-ready, and Maxxis Dissector at the rear, size 29x2.4", also with an EXO casing and tubeless-ready. The front hub is a Formula with a 15x110 mm thru-axle and the rear hub is a DT Swiss with a 12x148 mm thru-axle. The spokes are DT Swiss Competition Straight Pull.

The saddle is a Fabric Scoop Shallow Elite with Cro-Mo rails, and the seatpost is a Cannondale DownLow Dropper with internal cable routing, a diameter of 31.6 mm and a travel of 125 mm in size S, or 150 mm in sizes M to XL.

In summary, the 2021 Cannondale “29 M Habit Crb 1” offers a well-thought-out combination of high-quality components and innovative technology, making it suitable for both challenging trails and a wide range of uses.