2024 Cannondale Habit vs 2025 Santa Cruz 5010
The Santa Cruz 5010 size closest to your M is the M. Compare the M instead
What changes on the Santa Cruz 5010
Compared with the Cannondale Habit in M, the Santa Cruz 5010 in XXL places the top of the head tube 32 mm higher and 66 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 105 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- +32 mm
- Higher front end
- Frame reach
- +66 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +105 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +7 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Cannondale Habit, MSanta Cruz 5010, XXLDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Cannondale Habit M | Santa Cruz 5010 XXL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 455 | 521 | +66 mm |
| Stack | 632 | 664 | +32 mm |
| Head tube angle | 65.6 | 65.1 | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 77.5 | 77.3 | −0.2° |
| Chainstay length | 435 | 442 | +7 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1200 | 1305 | +105 mm |
| BB drop | 38 | 35 | −3 mm |
| BB height | 341 | 338 | −3 mm |
| Standover | 738 | 717 | −21 mm |
| Seat tube length | 400 | 500 | +100 mm |
| Head tube length | 120 | 160 | +40 mm |
| Effective top tube | not listed | 673 |
Differences are the Santa Cruz 5010 minus the Cannondale Habit. Full charts: 2024 Cannondale Habit, 2025 Santa Cruz 5010.
Where each sits in its class
Cannondale HabitSanta Cruz 5010
Each bike is ranked against the other trail 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 Habit | Santa Cruz 50105010 Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Rear shock | not listed | RockShox Super Deluxe Ultimate |
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