Cannondale Habit Waves Review

Cannondale Habit Waves Review

Cannondale Habit Waves Review

Price: 3399 €
category: All Mountain
Frame Material: Aluminium
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 140 mm
Travel Rear: 130 mm
Model Year: 2023 (carry over model from 2022)
  • Departure -oriented interpretation
  • 25 years warranty
  • up the hill, it´s not the fastest bike
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Cannondale Habit Waves in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (All Mountain up to 4500 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 3399 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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XS
SM
MD
LG
XL
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
29
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Stack
-
600
607
616
625
634
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Reach
-
366
400
430
460
490
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Top Tube Length
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538
573
606
639
671
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Seat Tube Length
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380
400
440
480
520
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Seat Tube Angle
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74,5
74,5
74,5
74,5
74,5
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Head Tube Length
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95
105
115
125
135
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Head Tube Angle
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66,3
66,3
66,3
66,3
66,3
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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28
38
38
38
38
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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331
339
339
339
339
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Chainstay Length
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435
435
435
435
435
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Wheelbase
-
1103
1142
1176
1210
1244
-
Standover Height
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700
720
750
770
780
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Specification
  • Frame 130mm travel. SmartForm C1 Alloy. Proportional Response Tuned. Ai offset drivetrain. ISCG05. BSA 83. post mount brake. tapered headtube
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork Rockshox Yari RC. 140mm. 15x110. 51mm offset
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Damper RockShox Deluxe Select. DebonAir. adjustable rebound
  • Gearrange 455%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever SRAM SX Eagle. 12-speed
  • Front Derailleur -
  • Rear Derailleur SRAM SX Eagle
  • Crank SRAM X1-1000 Eagle DUB. 30T. Ai offset
  • Cassette SRAM SX Eagle. 11-50. 12-speed
  • Chain SRAM SX Eagle. 12-speed
  • Brake Set SRAM G2 R hydraulic disc. 200/180mm CenterLine rotors
  • Brake Rotors 200/180
  • Rims WTB ST i29 TCS. 32h. tubeless ready
  • Front Hub Shimano MT400, 15x110mm thru-axle
  • Rear Hub Shimano MT400 12x148
  • Tires Front Maxxis Minion DHF. 29 x 2.5". EXO casing. tubeless ready
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Minion DHR II. 29 x 2.4". EXO casing. tubeless ready
  • Saddle Fabric Magic Saddle. steel rails
  • Seat Post Cannondale DownLow Dropper. internal routing. 31.6. 125mm (S). 150mm (M-XL)
  • Stem Cannondale 3. 6061 Alloy. 31.8. 0°
  • Handle Bar Cannondale 3 Riser. 6061 Alloy. 15mm rise. 8° sweep. 4° rise. 780mm
  • Handle Bar Width 780
  • Head Set Integrated Sealed Bearing. Tapered

Expirience with the Cannondale Habit Waves

Ludwig Döhl When ex-world cup rider Josh Bryceland is in full send mode, he usually relies on the Habit Waves . No surprises here, since the fully is an absolute joy machine. Thanks to a moderate 66,3 degree head tube angle, the handling is pleasantly balanced. In the saddle of the on demanding trails your bum will have a pleasant ride – and your back too. The way to the summit is not one of the strengths of this bike. For 3399 Euro , competitors usually deliver geometries with less fun potential. The guarantee of 25 years proves that Cannondale is behind its products.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.