Cannondale

Habit 4 Alloy Mountain Bike

What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:

"I’ve put the Habit 4 through its paces—jumps, rock gardens, and long climbs. It’s got the geometry and travel to keep things playful and fast without being overbuilt. Shimano’s 12-speed Deore is super reliable, and the dropper post is clutch when the trail points down."

The Cannondale Habit 4 Alloy Mountain Bike is a trail-focused, full-suspension platform designed for riders who want playful agility and dependable all-mountain performance. It begins with a SmartForm C1 Alloy frame, engineered with progressive trail geometry—long front-center, low bottom bracket, and a steep seat angle for stable descending and efficient climbing. The bike uses Cannondale’s Proportional Response suspension kinematics, which tunes suspension behavior by frame size, ensuring all riders get optimized traction and support.

This build is dialed for trail versatility. A 130mm RockShox Recon RL fork up front and Deluxe Select+ rear shock deliver a balanced, plush ride across rough and flowy terrain alike. The Shimano Deore 12-speed drivetrain with a wide-range 10–51T cassette offers smooth shifting and plenty of gears for big elevation days. The 1x setup simplifies the cockpit and adds reliability. Cannondale specs powerful hydraulic disc brakes and a TranzX dropper seatpost for confident braking and descending.

Rolling on 29-inch wheels wrapped in grippy, fast-rolling rubber, the Habit 4 tracks predictably and maintains momentum over rough sections. The frame is ISCG-05 compatible and ready for upgrades, while the integrated internal cable routing keeps the build clean. From daily trail rides to technical weekends, this bike delivers performance where it counts—without breaking the bank.

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