Cannondale Habit HT 3

The 2024 Cannondale Habit HT 3 is a mountain bike designed for demanding trails and versatile off-road adventures. With a price tag of EUR 1199, this model offers an impressive combination of technology and performance. The frame is made of SmartForm C2 aluminium, which is known for its stability and lightness. It has a tapered head tube, a post-mount disc brake mount, StraightShot internal cable routing and is compatible with a Vario seatpost and a BSA 73 bottom bracket.

The braking system relies on hydraulic disc brakes from Shimano MT200 with 180 mm RT10 rotors at the front and rear, which are reliable even in adverse conditions. Shifting is handled by the microSHIFT Advent X system with 10 gears, which is controlled by the microSHIFT Advent X shift lever. The drive is provided by a KMC X10 chain, which is combined with a Prowheel crankset with 30 teeth and a microSHIFT Advent X cassette with a gradation of 11-48 teeth.

The SR Suntour XCR LO Boost 29 fork offers 130 mm of travel and provides sufficient damping on uneven terrain. This fork is equipped with a 15 mm thru-axle and a tapered aluminium steerer tube. The bike is supplied without pedals, giving the rider the option of fitting their favourite pedals.

The handlebar of the Habit HT 3 is a Cannondale 3 Riser made of 6061 aluminium with a width of 780 mm, a rise of 15 mm and a backsweep of 8 degrees, which ensures optimum control and comfort. The grips are Cannondale Locking Grips, which offer a firm hold. The stem is also made of 6061 aluminium and has a diameter of 31.8 mm and an angle of 0 degrees.

The wheels consist of WTB STX i25 TCS rims with 32 spokes, which are tubeless ready. These are fitted with WTB Breakout tyres in size 29 x 2.3", which are mounted both front and rear. The hubs come from Shimano MT400 and are designed as thru axles (front 15x110 mm, rear 12x148 mm).

The saddle is a Cannondale Ergo XC, which is mounted on a TranzX Vario seatpost that is internally routed and offers different adjustment travel depending on the frame size (100 mm for S, 120 mm for M and 130 mm for L-XL).

With a gross weight of 40kg and geometry that includes a 455mm reach, 632mm stack, 400mm seat tube length, 590mm top tube length, 66 degree head tube angle, 78 degree seat tube angle, 120mm head tube length, 435mm chainstay length, 44mm fork rake, 738mm standover height and 1203mm wheelbase, the Cannondale Habit HT 3 offers a balanced mix of stability and agility. This model is ideal for riders looking for a reliable and capable mountain bike for a wide range of terrain types.