Cannondale Habit Configuration guide

CANNONDALE USA
Cycling Sports Group, Inc.
1 Cannondale Way,
Wilton CT, 06897, USA
1-800-726-BIKE (2453)
www.cannondale.com
CANNONDALE EUROPE
Cycling Sports Group Europe, B.V.
Hanzepoort 27, 7570 GC, Oldenzaal,
Netherlands [phone]
[e-mail]
CANNONDALE UK
Cycling Sports Group
Vantage Way, The Fulcrum,
Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NU
[phone]
[e-mail]
READ THIS SUPPLEMENT AND YOUR
CANNONDALE BICYCLE OWNER’S MANUAL.
Both contain important safety information.
Keep both for future reference.
WWW.CANNONDALE.COM
© 2018 Cycling Sports Group
Habit Owner’s Manual Supplement
134938 Rev. 1
Habit
Owner’s Manual Supplement

Safety Messages
In this supplement, particularly important information
is presented in the following ways:
Indicates a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in death or
serious injury.
NOTICE
Indicates special precautions that
must be taken to avoid damage.
The following symbols are used in this manual:
Symbol Name Description
NGLI-2
NGLI-2 synthetic grease Apply NGLI-2 synthetic grease.
CRB-GEL
Carbon gel Apply carbon gel (friction paste) KF115/
2
Medium-strength
removable thread lock Apply Loctite® 242 (blue) or equivalent.

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CONTENTS
Safety Information ............................2-6
Technical Information...................... 7-27
Replacement Parts ........................28-29
Tightening Torques ............................ 30
Maintenance....................................... 31
Notes.................................................. 32
Cannondale
Supplements
This manual is a “supplement” to your
Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual.
This supplement provides additional
and important model specic safety,
maintenance, and technical information.
It may be one of several important
manuals/supplements for your bike;
obtain and read all of them.
Please contact your Authorized
Cannondale Dealer immediately if you
need a manual or supplement, or have
a question about your bike. You may
also contact us using the appropriate
country/region/location information.
You can download Adobe Acrobat PDF
versions of any manual/supplement from
our website:
http://www.cannondale.com.
Contacting Cannondale
Cannondale USA
Cycling Sports Group, Inc.
1 Cannondale Way,
Wilton CT, 06897, USA
1-800-726-BIKE (2453)
Cycling Sports Group Europe B.V
Mail: Postbus 5100
Visits: Hanzepoort 27
7570 GC, OLDENZAAL, Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax:[phone]
Your Cannondale Dealer
To make sure your bike is serviced and
maintained correctly, and that you
protect applicable warranties, please
coordinate all service and maintenance
through your Authorized Cannondale
Dealer.
NOTICE
Unauthorized service, maintenance,
or repair parts can result in serious
damage and void your warranty.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Important Composites
Message
Your bike (frame and components) is
made from composite materials also
known as “carbon ber.”
All riders must understand a
fundamental reality of composites.
Composite materials constructed of
carbon bers are strong and light, but
when crashed or overloaded, carbon
bers do not bend, they break.
For your safety, as you own and use
the bike, you must follow proper
service, maintenance, and inspection
of all the composites (frame, stem,
fork, handlebar, seat post, etc.) Ask
your Cannondale Dealer for help.
We urge you to read PART II, Section
D. “Inspect For Safety” in your
Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual
BEFORE you ride.
You can be severely injured,
paralyzed or killed in an accident if
you ignore this warning.
Inspection & Crash
Damage Of Carbon
Frames/Forks
After A Crash Or Impact:
Inspect frame carefully for damage
(See PART II, Section D. Inspect For
Safety in your
Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual.
Do not ride your bike if you see any
sign of damage, such as broken,
splintered, or delaminated carbon
ber.
Any of the following may indicate a
delamination or damage:
· An unusual or strange feel to the
frame
· Carbon which has a soft feel or
altered shape
· Creaking or other unexplained
noises,
· Visible cracks, a white or milky
color present in carbon ber
section
Continuing to ride a damaged
frame increases the chances of
frame failure, with the possibility of
injury or death of the rider.

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Intended Use
The intended use of
all models is ASTM
CONDITION 4,
All-Mountain.
Understand your bike and its
intended use. Using your bike the
wrong way is dangerous.
Please read your Cannondale Bicycle
Owner’s Manual for more information
about Intended Use and Conditions
1-5.
Servicing
This supplement may include
procedures beyond the scope of
general mechanical aptitude.
Special tools, skills, and knowledge
may be required. Improper
mechanical work increases the risk
of an accident. Any bicycle accident
has risk of serious injury, paralysis or
death.
To minimize risk we strongly
recommend that owners always
have mechanical work done by an
Authorized Cannondale Dealer.

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Maximum Fork Length
Maximum Fork Length is an important frame safety testing specication for front
suspension mountain bikes. You must observe the measurement when installing headset
parts, headset adapters, installing and adjusting a fork, and selecting replacement forks.
To Center Of
The Fork Axle
From
Bottom Of Frame
Head Tube
Maximum
Fork
Length
You must select a replacement fork not only based on head tube diameter but the
critical factor of frame maximum fork length.
Do not exceed maximum fork length. Exceeding the MAXIMUM FORK LENGTH limit
can overload the frame causing it to break while riding.
Your retailer MUST follow and observe this specication for your bike. For Maximum
Fork Length specications for Cannondale bicycles, see www.cannondale.com.
You can be severely injured, paralyzed or killed in an accident if you ignore this
warning.
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Tire Size x Maximum Width
Observe the Tire Size x Maximum Width for your bike found in the “Specications”
page of this manual.
Mounting the wrong size tires can result in the tires hitting the fork or frame when
riding. If this happens, you can lose control of your bike and you can be thrown off, a
moving tire can be stopped because it touches the fork or frame.
Do not mount oversized tires, ones that rub or hit the fork or frame, ones that result in
too little clearance, or ones that can hit the fork or frame when the suspension is fully
compressed or when riding.
Take care that the tires you select are compatible with your bike’s fork or frame design.
Also, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s recommendations of your front fork and rear
shocks.
When you are considering tires for your bike consider...
The actual measured size of a tire may be different than its sidewall marking. Each
time you mount a new tire, take the time to inspect the actual clearance between the
rotating tire and all parts of the frame. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
(CPSC) requires at least 1/16” (1.6 mm) tire clearance from any part of the bike.
Allowing for lateral rim ex and a wheel or rim that is out-of-true will likely mean
choosing a rear tire that provides even more clearance than the CPSC recommends.
Ask your dealer for the right tires for your bike and its particular components!
You can be severely injured, paralyzed or killed in an accident if you ignore this
warning.
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Minimum Seat Post
Insert
Make sure at least 100 mm of the
seat post is inserted into the frame
at all times.
Failure to insert the seat post at least
100 mm can place a very high stress
on the seat tube top tube junction
causing the frame to fail while riding.
Remove the seat post. Measure 100
mm from the bottom of the seat post.
Use a permanent marker to mark the
post at 100 mm.
When adjusting the seat post height
in the seat tube, never adjust the
seat post so that the line you mark is
above the top edge of the seat tube.
You must also be aware that bicycle
seat posts are permanently marked
by the manufacturer with a “minimum
insert” line on the seat post itself.
You must not rely on this marking as
an indication of the proper minimum
seat post insertion depth.
You can be severely injured,
paralyzed or killed in an accident if
you ignore this warning.
Rear Shocks
Select only compatible shocks and
forks for your bike. Do not modify
your bike in any way to mount one.
Have your shock or fork installed by a
professional bike mechanic
Riding with the wrong rear shock can
damage the frame. You could have a
serious accident. Make sure the total
travel, eye-to-eye length, and stroke
length of the rear shock you select
meet the “Specications” listed in
this manual.
When selecting different shocks
or forks for your bike, make sure
that the shock or fork you select is
compatible with your bike’s design
and how you will use your bike.
You can be severely injured,
paralyzed or killed in an accident if
you ignore this warning.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Specications
Item Specication
Model Habit Bad Habit
Wheel Size
XS: 27.5 in
S-XL: 29 in
27.5+ in
Rear Travel XS: 120 mm,
S-XL: 130 mm 130 mm
Head Tube UPR: 1 -1/8 in, LWR: 1-1/2 in
Headset Integrated, 1-1/8 in - 1-1/2 in
Bottom Bracket: Type/ Width CRB: PF30 / 83 mm,
ALLY: BSA / 83 mm
Front Derailleur N/A
Seat Post: Dia./Binder 31.6 mm / 34.9 mm
Min. Seat Post Insert 100 mm
Tire Size x Max. Width
(measured)
XS: 27.5 in x 2.5 in
S-XL: 29 in x 2.5 in 27.5 in x 2.8 in
Max. Fork Length 551 mm
Rear Shock: Eye-To-Eye / Stroke / Bushing
Width
XS: 190 mm / 45 mm
S-XL: 210 mm / 50 mm
Recommended Sag (measured at shock) 25%, 11 mm
Chain Guide ISCG 05
Rear Brake: Mount Type /
Min/Max Rotor Dia. Post Mount / 180 mm
Rear Axle: Type/Length Maxle TA / 148 x 12 mm,
180 mm Length
Ai Offset:
Rear Wheel: 3mm Offset to NDS
SRAM Chainring: +6 mm Offset
Hollowgram SpideRing: Ai Offset
Intended Use ASTM CONDITION 4, All-Mountain
Max. Weight Limit
Total (rider+all equipment): 305 lbs / 138 kg

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Frame Size XS S M L XL
A Seat Tube Length 38 40 44 48 52
B Top Tube Horizontal 53.8 57.3 60.6 63.9 67.1
C Top Tube Actual 47.6 51 54.3 57.9 61.7
D Head Tube Angle 66° * * * *
E Seat Tube Angle 66.3° * * * *
E1Seat Tube Angle Effective 74.5° * * * *
F Stand Over 70 72 75 77 78
G Head Tube Length 9.5 10.5 11.5 12.5 13.5
H Wheel Base 110.3 114.4 117.6 121 124.4
I Front Center 67 71 74.3 77.8 81.1
J Chain Stay Length 43.5 * * * *
K Bottom Bracket Drop 2.8 3.8 * * *
L Bottom Bracket Height 33.1 33.9 * * *
M Fork Rake 4.4 5.1 * * *
N Trail 11.2 * * * *
O Stack 60 60.7 61.6 62.5 63.4
P Reach 36.6 40.0 43.0 46.0 49.0
Geometry - Habit
G
O
B
P
D
E
LJ
H
I
A
KM
F
N
E’
C
All Specifications subject to change without notice.
Dimensions = centimeter

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All Specifications subject to change without notice.
Frame Size S M L XL
A Seat Tube Length 40 44 48 52
B Top Tube Horizontal 57.3 60.6 63.9 67
C Top Tube Actual 74.5° * * *
D Head Tube Angle 66° * * *
E Seat Tube Angle 66.3° * * *
E1Seat Tube Angle Effective 74.5° * * *
F Stand Over 71.7 74.7 76.7 77.7
G Head Tube Length 10.5 11.5 12.5 13.5
H Wheel Base 114.6 118 121.4 124.7
I Front Center 71.3 74.7 78.2 81.4
J Chain Stay Length 43.4 * * *
K Bottom Bracket Drop 2.8 * * *
L Bottom Bracket Height 33.6 * * *
M Fork Rake 5.1 * * *
N Trail 10.6 * * *
O Stack 60.7 61.6 62.5 63.4
P Reach 40 43 46 49
Geometry - Bad Habit
G
O
B
P
D
E
LJ
H
I
A
KM
F
N
E’
C
Dimensions = centimeter

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To remove:
1. Un thread the guide bolt using a 2.5mm allen before pushing on the bolt head to
release the sliding part of the guide.
To install:
1. Route the housing or brake cable through the opening in the tube wall.
2. Slide the open cable guide over the exposed housing end.
3. Insert the cable guide into the frame. Use a 2.5mm allen key to push on the bolt head
to ease installation.
4. Pull the excess housing slack out of the frame.
5. Tightening the guide bolt until the cable no longer moves. Do not over-tighten.
Cable Guide - K32109
Guide BoltGuide
Housing / Cable

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To insert in frame opening, press
both inward on the guide bolt
with the tool end and on the
housing side.
NOTE: Pulling the slack from
the frame, before tightening
the guide bolt will reduce cable
rattle.

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To route shift housing through the alloy chainstay:
1. Form a loop of housing by the bottom bracket as shown A. This will help with pushing
the housing into the chainstay.
2. Using pliers, add a slight bend to the end of the housing to ease installation.
3. Insert the housing into the chainstay opening. Push the loop of cable until the housing
end exits the chainstay, shown B.
4. Continue pushing the housing until the housing enters the chainstay tube, shown C.
5. Remove the rear chainstay pivot hardware to access the rear opening of the chainstay.
6. While pushing the housing from the front of the chain stay, guide the housing up
through the routing hole using a pick. To ease installation, use pliers to give the end of
the housing a slight bend.
Cable Routing: Alloy Chainstay

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A
B
CD

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The carbon Habit Front triangle features internal tubing to ease cable routing. Please see
the below diagram to see entry/exit points and recommended uses. An internal tube is
not present in the lower head tube opening on the non-drive side, shown as SR below.
Cable Routing: Carbon Front Triangle
RDRD
RB
SP
SR
RD
RD
RB
SP
RB
RD - Rear Derailluer
RB - Rear Brake
SP - Seat Post Remote
SR - Shock Remote

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To route the shift housing:
1. Insert the housing into the chainstay routing port shown, A.
2. Remove the rear chainstay pivot hardware to access the rear of the chainstay.
3. While pushing the housing from the front of the chain stay, guide the housing up
through the routing hole using a pick. To ease installation, use pliers to give the end of
the housing a slight bend, shown B.
4. Secure the forward end of the housing using two zip ties, shown C.
Cable Routing: Carbon Chain Stay
A
B
C

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Size Specic Yokes
The Habit features size specic yoke lengths. Please see the table below to check the
proper yoke length for each frame size. Please check underneath the yoke for length
markings.
“100”
“120” “130”
Frame Size Yoke Length
XS 100 mm
S 100 mm
M 100 mm
L 120 mm
XL 130 mm

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NGLI-2
2
15 N·m
Yoke
Whenever a shock is installed in the yoke extension, ensure that darker shaded areas
shown below are clean and thoroughly greased with a high-quality bearing grease.
NOTE: When tightening, insert tool into and hold female bolt, turn bolt to
avoid scufng the female bolt.
(Female)
(male)

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Frame Assembly
IMPORTANT: During assembly of the rear suspension pivots on all frame sizes, tighten
the yoke to shock bolt last.
Use the following method to assemble the shock yoke on the XS size habit:
1. Assemble all components of the frame, leaving the shock and yoke extension unatta-
ched. Allow the suspension to rest under gravity.
2. Assemble the shock using the forward eyelet (frame side).
3. Assemble the shock yoke 90 from the side of the ST.
4. Rotate the yoke around the seat tube until it is inline with the rear shock eyelet and
install the shock-yoke bolt loosely.
5. Assemble the yoke to link hardware before tightening the shock-yoke bolt to torque.