2026 Cannondale Bad Habit Frameset vs 2025 GT Force Carbon Elite
The GT Force Carbon Elite size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the GT Force Carbon Elite
Compared with the Cannondale Bad Habit Frameset in M, the GT Force Carbon Elite in L places the top of the head tube 4 mm higher and 25 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 46 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +4 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +25 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +46 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +5 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale Bad Habit Frameset, MGT Force Carbon Elite, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Bad Habit Frameset M | GT Force Carbon Elite L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455 | 480mm | +25 mm |
| Stack | 641 | 645 | +4 mm |
| Head tube angle | 64 | 63.5 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.7 | 78 | +0.3° |
| Effective top tube | 592 | 617 | +25 mm |
| Chainstay length | 430 | 435 | +5 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1224 | 1270 | +46 mm |
| BB drop | 25 | 30 | +5 mm |
| BB height | 342 | not listed | |
| Standover | 737 | 740 | +3 mm |
| Seat tube length | 380 | 445 | +65 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 130 | +10 mm |
Differences are the GT Force Carbon Elite minus the Cannondale Bad Habit Frameset. Full charts: 2026 Cannondale Bad Habit Frameset, 2025 GT Force Carbon Elite.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale Bad Habit FramesetGT Force Carbon Elite
Each bike is ranked against the other enduro bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Cannondale Bad Habit FramesetFrameset | GT Force Carbon EliteCarbon Elite |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Cannondale Bad Habit | GT Force Carbon |
| Rear shock | RockShox Vivid Ultimate | RockShox Super Deluxe Select |
| Fork | not listed | RockShox Yari |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM XX Eagle AXS |
| Derailleur | not listed | SRAM XX1 Eagle |
| Cassette | not listed | SRAM PG |
| Chain | not listed | SRAM SX Eagle |
| Crankset | not listed | TruVativ Descendant GX |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | TruVativ Powerspline |
| Wheelset | not listed | WTB ST |
| Tire | not listed | Continental Kryptotal |
| Brake | not listed | TRP Slate T4 |
| Handlebar | not listed | GT Alloy Riser Bar |
| Grips | not listed | GT Mushroom |
| Headset | not listed | FSA 57 |
| Seatpost | not listed | GT DropKick |
| Saddle | not listed | GT Scoop Shallow Sport |
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