Habit HT

Cannondale

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.