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Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Alloy vs Cannondale Habit 3

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Alloy is cheaper at $3000. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Alloy or Cannondale Habit 3?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Alloy is the cheaper at $3000.

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Full spec sheet

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Spec Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Alloy Cannondale Habit 3
US price $3000 $3325
BrandSpecializedCannondale
Released20252023
Frame material M5 Alloy SmartForm C1 Alloy
Wheel size 29" (MX 27.5" rear compatible) 29" (27.5" for size XS)
Fork travel (mm) 150 140
Rear travel (mm) 145 130
Suspension type Horst-link (FSR) Proportional Response
Drivetrain speeds 12 12
Groupset Shimano Deore M6100 SRAM NX Eagle
Brake type Shimano BR-MT420, 4-piston hydraulic disc SRAM G2 R hydraulic disc, 180/180mm rotors
Weight (lb) 36.53

Sources — Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Alloy: bikeradar.com (verified 2026-08-01). Cannondale Habit 3: bikeexchange.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Alloy and Cannondale Habit 3?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Frame material: Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Alloy M5 Alloy vs Cannondale Habit 3 SmartForm C1 Alloy
  • Wheel size: Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Alloy 29" (MX 27.5" rear compatible) vs Cannondale Habit 3 29" (27.5" for size XS)
  • Fork travel (mm): Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Alloy 150 vs Cannondale Habit 3 140
  • Rear travel (mm): Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Alloy 145 vs Cannondale Habit 3 130
  • Suspension type: Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Alloy Horst-link (FSR) vs Cannondale Habit 3 Proportional Response
  • Groupset: Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Alloy Shimano Deore M6100 vs Cannondale Habit 3 SRAM NX Eagle
  • Brake type: Specialized Stumpjumper 15 Alloy Shimano BR-MT420, 4-piston hydraulic disc vs Cannondale Habit 3 SRAM G2 R hydraulic disc, 180/180mm rotors

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