Cannondale · Updated August 2026
Cannondale Habit 3: price, specs & release date
Cannondale Habit 3, released 2023. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: bikeexchange.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Cannondale Habit 3 is listed at $3325 on bikeexchange.com as of 2026-08-01, #5 cheapest of 11 mountain bikes (median $3499); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 60/100 pay-blind standing, #5 of 11 in class.
Verified Aug 1, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
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Is the Cannondale Habit 3 a good buy?
At $3325, the Cannondale Habit 3 is #5 cheapest of the 11 mountain bikes we track, where the median is $3499. On the spec sheet, its fork travel of 140 mm is below the median of the 12, its rear travel of 130 mm is below the median of the 12, and its drivetrain speeds of 12 is at the median of the 11.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $3325 US MSRP $3,325 for the Habit 3 (29", SmartForm C1 Alloy, SRAM NX Eagle), Cannondale's entry complete-bike tier for its current Habit platform, per BikeExchange's dealer listing (shown discounted to $1,999.99, with the $3,325 MSRP stated). |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cannondale |
| Released | 2023 |
| Frame material | SmartForm C1 Alloy |
| Wheel size | 29" (27.5" for size XS) |
| Fork travel (mm) | 140 |
| Rear travel (mm) | 130 |
| Suspension type | Proportional Response |
| Drivetrain speeds | 12 |
| Groupset | SRAM NX Eagle |
| Brake type | SRAM G2 R hydraulic disc, 180/180mm rotors |
| Weight (lb) | — |
Source: bikeexchange.com (verified 2026-08-01) · corroborated by cannondale.com. Cannondale's family-overview page for the Habit is JS-rendered and returned no build/price data to automated fetches, but the individual Habit 3 product page (model code C23301U) loaded directly and confirms: SmartForm C1 Alloy frame at 130mm travel, 140mm RockShox Pike fork, RockShox Deluxe Select+ DebonAir rear shock, SRAM NX Eagle 12-speed (30T/10-50t), SRAM G2 R brakes with 180/180mm CenterLine rotors, and Cannondale's own "Proportional Response Suspension" naming — but no price (listed "Out of Stock Online"). BikeExchange's dealer listing for the identical "Habit 3 (29") 2023" SKU independently corroborates every spec verbatim and additionally states the $3,325.00 MSRP (discounted to $1,999.99 at the dealer). The model code and generation are unchanged since 2023 and this remains Cannondale's current-catalog entry Habit build as of this research pass.
Is the Cannondale Habit 3 worth it vs cheaper mountain bikes?
Cannondale Habit 3 against its closest cheaper and pricier mountain bikes on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 11 ranked
| Product | Price | Frame material | Wheel size | Fork travel (mm) | Rear travel (mm) | Suspension type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cannondale Habit 3 this | $3325 | SmartForm C1 Alloy | 29" (27.5" for size XS) | 140 | 130 | Proportional Response |
| Canyon Spectral 6 | $3099 | Aluminum (AL) | 29" (mullet/27.5" rear compatible) | 150 | 140 | — |
| Norco Sight A3 MX | $3499 | Aluminum | 29"/27.5" mullet (MX) | 160 | 150 | High Pivot Horst-link |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Cannondale Habit 3 cost?
The Cannondale Habit 3 has a US price of $3325 (US MSRP $3,325 for the Habit 3 (29", SmartForm C1 Alloy, SRAM NX Eagle), Cannondale's entry complete-bike tier for its current Habit platform, per BikeExchange's dealer listing (shown discounted to $1,999.99, with the $3,325 MSRP stated).), as of 2026-08-01.
How does the Cannondale Habit 3 compare on price?
At $3325, the Cannondale Habit 3 is #5 cheapest of the 11 mountain bikes we track, where the median is $3499.
When was the Cannondale Habit 3 released?
The Cannondale Habit 3 was released 2023.
What are the Cannondale Habit 3's key specs?
Cannondale Habit 3 (Cannondale): frame material SmartForm C1 Alloy, wheel size 29" (27.5" for size XS), fork travel mm 140, rear travel mm 130, suspension type Proportional Response. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-01.
Price of record: $3325 at bikeexchange.com, 2026-08-01. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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