Cannondale Habit LT 2

Cannondale Habit LT 2

  • Model: Cannondale Habit LT 2 Trail mountain bike.
  • Key Features: Proportional Response Suspension, SmartForm C1 Alloy Frame, Shimano XT/SLX 12-speed drivetrain.
  • Control: RockShox Pike Lyrik 150mm fork, Super Deluxe Select shock, and Shimano SLX 4-piston hydraulic discs.
  • Comfort: DownLow dropper post and size-specific frame geometry.
  • Riding Capability: Designed for challenging trails, built for rough and rowdy rides.

Our Verdict: For an adventurous ride and perfect control, the Cannondale Habit LT 2 serves as an excellent choice due to its advanced features tailored for rough terrains and challenging trails.

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Enter the Cannondale Habit LT 2, a progressive trail mountain bike that not only ascends with nimbleness but truly comes to life when you are bombing down gnarly singletracks. Constructed with the thrill-seeking mountain biker in mind, the Habit LT 2 stands tall in the otherwise crowded bike market for its innovative technology, meticulously thought-through design and its superior performance over challenging terrains.

Immersing into the detailing of Cannondale Habit LT 2 Mountain Bike

The Habit LT 2 is built using a SmartForm C1 Alloy Frame, a material known for its lightweight properties and durability, ensuring a snappy and responsive ride. It also incorporates Shimano's XT/SLX 12-speed drivetrain known for offering crisp shifting under demandingly rugged conditions. The frame further boasts an exceptional feature, the Proportional Response Technology. This design is size-specific, adjusting the suspension layout as per the size offering a balanced and composed ride to every rider irrespective of their stature thereby equipping every rider with maximum control over their steed.

Adding to the frame's unique architecture is the Rockshox Pike Lyrik 150mm fork and Super Deluxe Select shock, providing a plush, stable ride over harshest of terrains. These components combine to provide a whopping 140mm rear and 150mm front travel, preparing the Habit LT 2 to fearlessly take on any trail with sheer stability and confidence.

For those hardcore descents and precision braking, the bike is equipped with Shimano SLX 4-piston hydraulic discs. With a disc size of 203mm in the front and 180mm at the rear, these brakes guarantee assured stopping regardless of the weather or trail conditions, letting the rider descend with utter confidence.

Experience and Performance of the Cannondale Habit LT 2

Upon hitting the trails, the Habit LT 2 is keen to display its precise handling and smooth climbing abilities. Its unique design coupled with the 77-degree steep seat tube angle puts you in an optimal position for shredding ascents. However, where it truly shines is on the descents. The bike responds intuitively to the rider's inputs and the Proportional Response Suspension technique offers a balanced ride, keeping the rider centered and in full control of their steed, irrespective of the size of the bike.

The Habit LT 2 employs Shimano Deore 12-speed drivetrain offering crisp shifting capabilities and a wide range of gears assuring you to power over grueling climbs or hammering descents with maximum agility. The bike's performance on hardtail trails and tricky berms remains commendable, thanks to the Maxxis Minion DHF front and Maxxis Dissector rear tyres that provide ample grip and stability, letting you aggressively rail through corners and smoothly send it down the trails.

The Cannondale's DownLow dropper post, offers quick and seamless saddle height adjustments letting riders easily switch their riding stance from climbing to shredding downhills. The dropper employs internal routing, maintaining the bike's clean aesthetics while preventing any mechanical snag during those unpredictable, rough mountain rides.

Cannondale Habit LT 2: A Technical Overview

  • Frame: Habit SmartForm C1 Alloy, Proportional Response Tuned, Ai offset drivetrain, 140mm travel, Tapered Headtube, Post mount brake, ISCG05.
  • Fork: RockShox Lyrik Select, 150mm, DebonAir, 15x110mm thru-axle, tapered steered.
  • Rear Shock: RockShox Super Deluxe Select, DebonAir, adjustable rebound.
  • Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT, 12-speed.
  • Shifters: Shimano SLX, 12-speed.
  • Brakes: Shimano SLX disc, 203/180mm RT64 Rotors.
  • Tyres: Maxxis Minion DHF (front), Maxxis Dissector (rear), 2.5" EXO, tubeless-ready.

Reviews:

The Cannondale Habit LT 2 is a bike that doesn't belong in any category, rather it creates one of its own. The progressive features backed by revolutionary technology aims to offer a ride that's thrilling, self-assured and comfortable. From riders who have experienced the Habit LT 2, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive. They appreciated the bike for its balanced, nimble handling capabilities and the confidence it exudes when shredding down gnarly terrains.

For the rider who seeks the thrill of a lift-served downhill rush and the satisfaction of a climb-conquering excursion in the wilderness, the Cannondale Habit LT 2 offers the perfect package.