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Cannondale Habit HT 1 2024 | Cinnamon
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The Cannondale Habit Hardtail (HT) is an agile and versatile mountain bike designed for riders who love to explore a variety of trails, from smooth singletracks to more rugged, technical terrain. With a lightweight aluminum frame, this hardtail bike is built for durability and speed, offering a responsive ride that is both stable and fast. Its precise geometry ensures comfortable handling, while the front suspension fork soaks up bumps and roots to maintain control.
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Cannondale Habit Hardtail Mountain Bike Range
Pure Trail Capability. Zero Compromise.
Every Habit Hardtail is built around the same core DNA – playful handling, real trail geometry, and the ability to upgrade as your riding grows. Whether you’re after premium performance or affordable adventure, there’s a Habit HT to match your ambition.
The Cannondale Habit HT range blends the minimalist fun of a hardtail with modern trail geometry to offer a fast, flickable, and confidence-inspiring ride. Whether you’re a new rider looking for capability or an experienced shredder chasing raw terrain, there’s a Habit Hardtail to suit. Designed around SmartForm C2 alloy frames and 29” wheels, every Habit HT model delivers confident handling, maximum control and seriously good value.
Cannondale Habit HT 1 – Top-Tier Trail Performance
The Habit HT 1 is the flagship model in the range, built to take on aggressive trails with serious intent. It comes equipped with a RockShox 35 Silver R fork offering 130mm of smooth travel, a Shimano Deore 12-speed drivetrain, and hydraulic disc brakes for responsive stopping power. The wide-range gearing, trail-tuned geometry and TranzX dropper post round off a spec that punches well above its price.
- RockShox 35 Silver R, 130mm travel
- Shimano Deore M6100 12-speed drivetrain
- Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes
- TranzX dropper seatpost
- WTB Breakout 2.6” tyres
Ideal for: Serious trail riders seeking top-spec performance with hardtail simplicity.
Cannondale Habit HT 2 – Ready for Anything
Balancing performance and affordability, the Habit HT 2 is built around the same aggressive trail geometry but features a SR Suntour XCR34 fork with 130mm travel and a dependable microSHIFT Advent X 10-speed drivetrain. It’s a rock-solid mid-level option for trail enthusiasts wanting reliable performance with excellent component value.
- SR Suntour XCR34, 130mm travel
- microSHIFT Advent X 10-speed drivetrain
- Shimano MT200 hydraulic disc brakes
- TranzX dropper post
- 2.6” wide WTB tyres
Ideal for: Riders progressing on trails and looking for capable kit without a premium price.
Cannondale Habit HT 3 – Trail-Ready Essentials
The Habit HT 3 is your gateway to proper trail riding, featuring a SR Suntour XCM34 fork, wide-range microSHIFT 9-speed drivetrain, and powerful hydraulic brakes. It maintains the trail geometry and wide tyre clearance of the higher models, making it a confident choice for new trail riders or weekend adventurers.
- SR Suntour XCM34, 130mm travel
- microSHIFT Advent 9-speed drivetrain
- Tektro M275 hydraulic disc brakes
- Wide 2.6” tyres
- Internal dropper post routing (ready for upgrade)
Ideal for: New riders or casual trail riders looking to step up from entry-level MTB.
Cannondale Habit HT 4 – Trail-Ready on a Budget
The most affordable Habit in the line-up, the HT 4 doesn’t compromise on fun. It comes with a SR Suntour XCM fork, a reliable microSHIFT 8-speed drivetrain, and mechanical disc brakes. While it lacks a dropper post, the geometry is identical to higher-end models, giving you the same confident handling at a wallet-friendly price.
- SR Suntour XCM, 130mm travel
- microSHIFT 8-speed drivetrain
- Promax mechanical disc brakes
- 2.6” WTB Ranger tyres
- Modern alloy frame with slack head angle
Ideal for: Budget-conscious riders entering the world of trail riding.
Cannondale Habit Hardtail Range Comparison
| Feature | Habit HT 1 | Habit HT 2 | Habit HT 3 | Habit HT 4 |
| Fork | RockShox 35 Silver R, 130mm travel | SR Suntour XCR34, 130mm travel | SR Suntour XCM34, 130mm travel | SR Suntour XCM, 130mm travel |
| Drivetrain | Shimano Deore M6100, 12-speed | microSHIFT Advent X, 10-speed | microSHIFT Advent, 9-speed | microSHIFT 8-speed |
| Brakes | Shimano MT200 hydraulic | Shimano MT200 hydraulic | Tektro M275 hydraulic | Promax mechanical disc brakes |
| Dropper Post | TranzX dropper post included | TranzX dropper post included | Dropper ready (routing only) | Not included or routed |
| Tyres | WTB Breakout, 29 x 2.6″ | WTB Ranger, 29 x 2.6″ | WTB Ranger, 29 x 2.6″ | WTB Ranger, 29 x 2.6″ |
| Frame Material | SmartForm C2 Alloy | SmartForm C2 Alloy | SmartForm C2 Alloy | SmartForm C2 Alloy |
| Wheel Size | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ | 29″ |
| Best For | Confident, experienced trail riders | Ambitious riders upgrading gear | New trail riders or casual MTB riders | Entry-level mountain bikers on a budget |
Which Cannondale Habit HT is Right for You?
- Go for the HT 1 if you want the best trail performance in a hardtail package.
- Pick the HT 2 for solid mid-range spec and real value.
- Choose the HT 3 for a budget-friendly yet trail-ready setup.
- Start with the HT 4 if you’re new to MTB and want reliable gear without overspending.
*Specifications are subject to change. Please review product descriptions.