Cannondale Bad Habit: suspension setup & specs
The Cannondale Bad Habit is an enduro bike with 160 mm of fork travel and 155 mm at the rear. Below you will find all 2 current builds with fork, shock and shock size, plus SAG values in millimetres and a tyre pressure table.
Calculate the setup for your Cannondale Bad Habit →
All builds
Fork, shock, shock size (eye-to-eye length × stroke) and rear travel, weight and price according to the manufacturer. Wheel size: 29.
| Build | Fork | Shock | Shock size | Rear travel | Weight | RRP | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 SMU | RockShox Lyrik Ultimate (160 mm) | RockShox Vivid Ultimate | 210x55 | 155 mm | – | – | Setup → |
| 2 SMU | RockShox Lyrik Select + (160 mm) | RockShox Vivid Select + | 210x55 | 155 mm | – | – | Setup → |
How it compares
At 160 mm, fork travel is 10 mm shorter than the median of the “enduro bike” category (170 mm, 41 bikes). The fork has 5 mm more travel than the rear end with 155 mm – a common layout that takes load off the front on steep terrain. Among Cannondale’s mountain bikes, the Cannondale Bad Habit is the model with the most fork travel. The frame is made of carbon.
Fork and shock come from RockShox on every build. The fork line-up ranges from the RockShox Lyrik Ultimate to the RockShox Lyrik Select +.
Setup notes for this spec
- Fork (RockShox Lyrik Ultimate): air goes in through the valve on top of the left leg. After every change, compress the fork firmly a few times before measuring SAG.
- Rebound: turn the red RockShox adjuster fully closed first and count clicks from there – that way you can note settings and restore them later.
- Shock (RockShox Vivid Ultimate): get on the bike in your normal riding position, step off carefully and read the O-ring. Always cycle the shock a few times after pumping.
Target SAG for the Cannondale Bad Habit
The table converts the recommended SAG percentages into millimetres, so you can check them with the O-ring directly on the stanchion and on the shock shaft. Adjust the air pressure until the value is right. If Cannondale specifies its own target SAG for your model, that takes priority.
160 mm fork, 55.0 mm shock stroke (all builds)
| Riding style | Fork SAG | Shock SAG |
|---|---|---|
| XC / touring | 17 % = 27 mm | 24 % = 13.2 mm on the shock shaft |
| Trail | 20 % = 32 mm | 28 % = 15.4 mm on the shock shaft |
| Enduro / rough | 22 % = 35 mm | 30 % = 16.5 mm on the shock shaft |
| Bike park | 20 % = 32 mm | 27 % = 14.9 mm on the shock shaft |
How to measure SAG is explained in our guide SAG setup.
Tyre pressure starting values
For 2.40″ wide tyres, tubeless with a trail casing. With an inner tube about 0.2 bar (2.9 psi) more, with an insert about 0.1 bar (1.5 psi) less. Stock tyres: (F) Continental Kryptotal-F, 29x2.4", Enduro Soft Black / (R) Continental Kryptotal-R, 27.5x2.4", Enduro Soft Black.
| Ready-to-ride weight | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|
| 60 kg | 1.43 bar (21 psi) | 1.63 bar (24 psi) |
| 70 kg | 1.55 bar (22 psi) | 1.75 bar (25 psi) |
| 80 kg | 1.67 bar (24 psi) | 1.87 bar (27 psi) |
| 90 kg | 1.79 bar (26 psi) | 1.99 bar (29 psi) |
| 100 kg | 1.91 bar (28 psi) | 2.11 bar (31 psi) |
| 110 kg | 2.03 bar (29 psi) | 2.23 bar (32 psi) |
| 120 kg | 2.15 bar (31 psi) | 2.35 bar (34 psi) |
Air pressure in the fork and shock
You will find a suitable starting pressure on the sticker on the fork stanchion (or on the shock) or in the suspension manufacturers’ setup charts. Our calculator gives you a starting value including rebound for your weight and riding style. What matters afterwards is the measured SAG from the table above.