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Canyon Spectral 6 vs Cannondale Habit 3

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Canyon Spectral 6 is cheaper at $3099. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Canyon Spectral 6 or Cannondale Habit 3?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Canyon Spectral 6 is the cheaper at $3099.

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Full spec sheet

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Spec Canyon Spectral 6 Cannondale Habit 3
US price $3099 $3325
BrandCanyonCannondale
Released20252023
Frame material Aluminum (AL) SmartForm C1 Alloy
Wheel size 29" (mullet/27.5" rear compatible) 29" (27.5" for size XS)
Fork travel (mm) 150 140
Rear travel (mm) 140 130
Suspension type Proportional Response
Drivetrain speeds 12 12
Groupset Shimano SLX/Deore SRAM NX Eagle
Brake type Shimano SLX, 4-piston, 203mm rotors SRAM G2 R hydraulic disc, 180/180mm rotors
Weight (lb) 34.09

Sources — Canyon Spectral 6: canyon.com (verified 2026-08-01). Cannondale Habit 3: bikeexchange.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Canyon Spectral 6 and Cannondale Habit 3?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Frame material: Canyon Spectral 6 Aluminum (AL) vs Cannondale Habit 3 SmartForm C1 Alloy
  • Wheel size: Canyon Spectral 6 29" (mullet/27.5" rear compatible) vs Cannondale Habit 3 29" (27.5" for size XS)
  • Fork travel (mm): Canyon Spectral 6 150 vs Cannondale Habit 3 140
  • Rear travel (mm): Canyon Spectral 6 140 vs Cannondale Habit 3 130
  • Groupset: Canyon Spectral 6 Shimano SLX/Deore vs Cannondale Habit 3 SRAM NX Eagle
  • Brake type: Canyon Spectral 6 Shimano SLX, 4-piston, 203mm rotors vs Cannondale Habit 3 SRAM G2 R hydraulic disc, 180/180mm rotors

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