Launched in 2023, the Cannondale Habit LT 2 sits alongside the \u2018regular\u2019 Habit models. The LT denotes an extra 10mm of travel at either end of the bike, boosting it to 140mm at the back and 150mm at the front, and a build that’s more suited to the rugged end of the trail riding spectrum.<\/p>
In addition to the extra travel, you get enduro-ready forks, a piggyback shock and powerful brakes.<\/p>
This LT2 model has an alloy frame, a Shimano drivetrain and RockShox suspension.<\/p>
Cannondale also gives the Habit its Proportional Response Design, meaning the geometry and the suspension are size-specific \u2013 think differing kinematics and altered chainstay lengths.<\/p>
The LT retains the Habit\u2019s poppy and fun character while adding a hint of extra capability.<\/p>
The mid-stroke support gives it character on jumps and through berms, and ensures a stable pedalling platform. But when tracks get chunky, basic dampers in the suspension hold the bike back a touch.<\/p><\/div><\/div>
Cannondale Habit LT 2 frame and suspension<\/h2>A piggy-backed Super Deluxe shock sits in the middle of the bike. – Andy Lloyd \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>Cannondale uses its SmartFirm C1 Alloy to build the 140mm travel 29er frame (the XS size runs 27.5in wheels).<\/p>
The hydroformed tubes give arced lines, with the link that drives the shock<\/a> sat mid-way up the curved seat tube, placing the shock in the middle of the frame.<\/p>Despite this, the seat tube is straight enough to fit a long travel dropper post<\/a>.<\/p>The suspension is a Horst Linkage, with a chainstay located pivot there to help reduce the impact of pedalling and braking on the suspension.<\/p>
The frame features downtube and chainstay protection to keep the paint fresh and noise levels down, while there\u2019s also room for a bottle in the main triangle.<\/p>
Cables run internally, while there\u2019s a Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) and threaded bottom bracket to keep maintenance simple. ISCG05 mounts mean if you do want to go even burlier, you can mount a bash guard and chain guide<\/a>, too.<\/p><\/div><\/div>Cannondale Habit LT 2 geometry<\/h2>![\"Three](\"https:\/\/c02.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2024\/05\/Cannondale-Habit-LT-three-quarters.jpg\")
Cannondale’s longer travel trail bike, the Habit LT 2. – Laurence Crossman-Emms \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>Cannondale offers four sizes, from XS to XL. At 182cm tall, I tested the size Large.<\/p>
Angles and numbers are thoroughly modern – for example, the effective seat angle sits at 77.1 degrees – plenty steep enough to get the hips right over the saddle.<\/p>
The actual seat tube angle is slacker between 70.6 and 72.1 degrees depending on frame size, according to their geometry chart, so the higher the saddle, the slacker the effective seat height will be.<\/p>
At my 750mm saddle height, I measured the seat angle at 77.4 degrees.<\/p>
Cannondale uses its SmartFirm C1 Alloy to build the 140mm travel 29er frame (the XS size runs 27.5in wheels).<\/p>
The hydroformed tubes give arced lines, with the link that drives the shock<\/a> sat mid-way up the curved seat tube, placing the shock in the middle of the frame.<\/p> Despite this, the seat tube is straight enough to fit a long travel dropper post<\/a>.<\/p> The suspension is a Horst Linkage, with a chainstay located pivot there to help reduce the impact of pedalling and braking on the suspension.<\/p> The frame features downtube and chainstay protection to keep the paint fresh and noise levels down, while there\u2019s also room for a bottle in the main triangle.<\/p> Cables run internally, while there\u2019s a Universal Derailleur Hanger (UDH) and threaded bottom bracket to keep maintenance simple. ISCG05 mounts mean if you do want to go even burlier, you can mount a bash guard and chain guide<\/a>, too.<\/p><\/div><\/div> Cannondale offers four sizes, from XS to XL. At 182cm tall, I tested the size Large.<\/p> Angles and numbers are thoroughly modern – for example, the effective seat angle sits at 77.1 degrees – plenty steep enough to get the hips right over the saddle.<\/p> The actual seat tube angle is slacker between 70.6 and 72.1 degrees depending on frame size, according to their geometry chart, so the higher the saddle, the slacker the effective seat height will be.<\/p> At my 750mm saddle height, I measured the seat angle at 77.4 degrees.<\/p>Cannondale Habit LT 2 geometry<\/h2>