CeepoShadow
Ceepo's long-course superbike uses a non-double-diamond 'beam' layout with no seat tube leading edge, a wide one-piece fork and two built-in compartments: a lidded bento box in the top tube and a tool box low in the frame. The 2024 update added integrated front-end cable routing. The Shadow-R 'SideFork' version from Ceepo's 2021 catalogue is no longer listed on its site.
- From
- $5,500$5,500$5,500
- Builds
- 1
- Sizes
- 3
- Frame weight
- 2,330 g5.14 lb
Design sketch, generated from the manufacturer's photo
Our verdict
No overall score: there's no complete-bike price to rate
An unconventional beam-frame superbike for long-course athletes who want storage built in and the freedom to fit any aerobar. Standard parts and multitool-only assembly make it easy to travel with. The frame is heavy for the category, sizing runs to just three sizes and it is sold as a frameset only.
Scored Oct 2026
- + Easy to travel with and service
AI-drafted from the specs on this page and reviewed before publishing. Scores are relative to every bike in the catalog when they were given, so they drop as newer bikes and parts raise the bar.
- Aero
- 74/100
- Frame
- 64/100
- Hydration & storage
- 76/100
- Fit
- 62/100
- Practicality
- 86/100
Aero claims and front-end integration
Carbon grade, weight and warranty
Hydration and storage in the frame
Sizes and adjustment range
Travel, standard parts, servicing
Bike duel
Frame & platform
Frame & fork
- Frame material
- Carbon (Toray T1000 and OSMC)
- Fork material
- Carbon
- Frame weight
- 2,330 g5.14 lb
- Fork weight
- 500 g17.6 oz
- Weight measured on
- Frame size M unpainted; fork uncut (Ceepo)
- Frame sizes
- S, M, L
- Colours
- White/Black, Storm Grey, Hirro Fade
Compatibility & standards
- Brake type
- Flat-mount hydraulic disc
- Max rotor size
- 160 mm
- Wheel size
- 700c
- Max tire width
- 28 mm
- Bottom bracket standard
- BB386EVO
- Front axle
- 12x100 mm thru-axle (M12 x 1.5)
- Rear axle
- 12x142 mm thru-axle (M12 x 1.5)
- Drivetrain compatibility
- Shimano Di2 and mechanical, SRAM eTap AXS and mechanical, Campagnolo EPS and mechanical, Classified PowerShift, FSA K-Force WE
- Mechanical shifting possible
- Yes
- 1x compatible
- Yes
- Max chainring
- 60T
- Front derailleur mount
- Removable, high and low positions
- Cable routing
- Full or semi-integrated through the front end
Hydration & storage
- Integrated storage
- Yes
- Storage details
- Bento box in the top tube under a flexible rubber lid with magnetic closure; tool box with an internal bag low in the frame
- Top tube bento box
- Yes
Fit & adjustability
- Aerobar system
- Compatible with industry-standard and custom aerobars
- Third-party aerobars possible
- Yes
- Seatpost type
- Reversible Wide Range Seatpost (WRS) with double seat clamp
- Fit notes
- Mechanical shifting is limited to 1x. 2x chainrings from 50/34 to 54/40; 1x from 34T to 60T. Stem included with the frameset. Headset 1.5 in upper (EC44/28.6), 1 1/4 in lower (IS47/33).
Aerodynamics
- Tube profile
- Truncated airfoils; beam frame with no seat tube leading edge
Travel, maintenance & warranty
- Travel & packing
- Ceepo says it comes apart and goes back together with only a multitool and uses off-the-shelf parts
- Headset bearings
- Upper 1.5" (EC44/28.6); lower 1-1/4" (IS47/33)
- Frame warranty
- 3 years from purchase on the frameset, original owner with dated proof of purchase
Photos
Design sketches
Builds & components
Highlighted rows differ between builds. Green marks the best value.
Shadow frameset | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Price (MSRP) | $5,500$5,500$5,500 |
| Type | Frameset |
| Notes | Sold as a frameset with stem through Ceepo dealers. The USD price is from the 'Shadow Frameset Kit' listing in Ceepo's own online shop (the Shadow product page shows no price); that listing gives the older 450/490/520 mm seat tube lengths, so confirm the current frame with a dealer. |
| Cockpit | |
| Stem | Ceepo Included stem |
| Stem length | 90 (S), 100 (M), 110 (L) |
| Saddle & seatpost | |
| Seatpost | Ceepo Wide Range Seatpost (reversible) |
| Material | Carbon |
Shadow price & value
Building up the Shadow frameset
Included: Seatpost, Stem.
Still to buy: Groupset, Crankset, Cassette, Chain, Brake calipers, Wheelset, Tires, Aerobar system, Saddle, Pedals.
Spare & upgrade parts from Ceepo
| Part | Part number | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Seatpost, wide range, zero offset (Ritchey one-bolt head) | SP2159 | $120$120$120 |
| Seatpost clamp bolt and washers for SP1999 seatposts | — | $2$2$2 |
| Saddle clamp caps for 7x7 mm rails (SP1999 seatpost) | — | $18$18$18 |
| Shimano Di2 battery holder | — | $15$15$15 |
| BB386 adaptor for Shimano 24 mm cranks | — | $20$20$20 |
Ownership checklist
3 of 4 known checks pass, 3 not published by Ceepo. Why these checks
- ✕
Threaded bottom bracket
BB386EVO
- ?
UDH derailleur hanger
- ✓
Standard 12×142 mm rear axle
12x142 mm thru-axle (M12 x 1.5)
- ✓
Works with mechanical shifting
- ✓
Fits third-party aerobars
Compatible with industry-standard and custom aerobars
- ?
Rear disc wheel compatible
- ?
Fit kept when packed
Shadow geometry
| S | M | L | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stack | 498 mm19.6″ | 510 mm20.1″ | 540 mm21.3″ |
| Reach | 405 mm15.9″ | 420 mm16.5″ | 435 mm17.1″ |
| Seat angle min | 79° | 78.5° | 78.5° |
| Seat angle max | 79° | 78.5° | 78.5° |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 71° | 71.5° |
| Head tube length | 80 mm3.1″ | 93 mm3.7″ | 122 mm4.8″ |
| Effective top tube | 502 mm19.8″ | 523.7 mm20.6″ | 544.8 mm21.4″ |
| Seat tube length | 440 mm17.3″ | 537 mm21.1″ | 564 mm22.2″ |
| Chainstay | 400 mm15.7″ | 400 mm15.7″ | 400 mm15.7″ |
| Wheelbase | 989 mm38.9″ | 1,008 mm39.7″ | 1,029 mm40.5″ |
| BB drop | 75 mm3″ | 75 mm3″ | 75 mm3″ |
| Fork offset | 43 mm1.7″ | 43 mm1.7″ | 43 mm1.7″ |
| Front centre | 601 mm23.7″ | 620 mm24.4″ | 640 mm25.2″ |
| Standover | 707 mm27.8″ | 799 mm31.5″ | 825 mm32.5″ |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c | 700c |
| Stem length | 90 mm3.5″ | 100 mm3.9″ | 110 mm4.3″ |
Side view & pad range
Drawn to scale (how to read it).
How the geometry rides
The Shadow in size M against the middle size of 42 other bikes: tendencies from geometry, not a ride review (how to read this).
- Wheelbase1,008 mm39.7″
shortestlonger than 82% of 42 bikeslongest
Long wheelbase: tends to track straight and feel calm at speed.
- Front centre620 mm24.4″
shortestlonger than 95% of 29 bikeslongest
Long front centre: more weight on the rear wheel and more stable front end.
- Chainstay400 mm15.7″
shortestlonger than 25% of 53 bikeslongest
Short chainstays: a compact, responsive rear end.
Good to know
Design
The beam layout removes the leading edge of the seat tube, down tube and seatstays. Ceepo says it also damps vibration and adds stiffness for long-course racing.
SourceDesign
The fork blades are widely spaced to clear 28 mm tyres and are shaped to blend into the frame; Ceepo quotes a trail figure of 71 mm.
SourceFit
A double seat clamp with an anti-slip wedge lets you take the seatpost out without losing saddle height.
SourceFit
The current geometry chart's seat tube lengths (440/537/564 mm) differ from the 450/490/520 mm on the product page. Those product-page figures match the Shadow chart in Ceepo's 2021 catalogue, which also gives different head tube, stack and standover figures from the current chart. The current chart's values are used here.
SourceIntegration
A bento box is moulded into the top tube behind the stem under a magnetic rubber lid, and a tool box with an internal bag sits low in the Kammtail section above the bottom bracket.
SourceCompatibility
The front derailleur mount is removable and has high and low positions, and 1x setups take up to a 60T ring.
SourceHistory
Ceepo's 2021 catalogue listed both the Shadow and the Shadow-R. The Shadow-R had a 'SideFork' and was designed to keep standard components so it stayed easy to travel with.
SourceVersions
For 2024 the Shadow gained front-end cable integration (full or semi-integrated), which Ceepo says also makes aerobar hydration easier to fit.
Source
Shadow FAQ
Is the Ceepo Shadow UCI legal?+
No. The Ceepo Shadow is not UCI legal. That is fine for non-drafting triathlon, but it cannot be used in UCI-sanctioned time trials.
How much does the Ceepo Shadow cost?+
Manufacturer prices (MSRP): $5,500 across 1 listed build: Shadow frameset.
How much does the Ceepo Shadow weigh?+
The frame weighs 2,330 g (5.14 lb) (Frame size M unpainted; fork uncut (Ceepo)).
What sizes does the Ceepo Shadow come in?+
3 sizes: S, M and L.
What seat angle does the Ceepo Shadow have?+
The effective seat tube angle can be set between 78.5° and 79°.
Does the Ceepo Shadow have integrated storage?+
Yes. Bento box in the top tube under a flexible rubber lid with magnetic closure; tool box with an internal bag low in the frame A top tube bento box is integrated.
What is the tire clearance of the Ceepo Shadow?+
Up to 28 mm tires on 700c wheels.
Which groupsets are compatible with the Ceepo Shadow?+
Drivetrain compatibility: Shimano Di2 and mechanical, SRAM eTap AXS and mechanical, Campagnolo EPS and mechanical, Classified PowerShift, FSA K-Force WE. Mechanical shifting can be fitted. 1x drivetrains are supported. The largest chainring that fits is 60T. Bottom bracket: BB386EVO.
Can I fit my own aerobars on the Ceepo Shadow?+
Yes, third-party aerobars can be used on the Ceepo Shadow. Compatible with industry-standard and custom aerobars
Is the Ceepo Shadow easy to travel with?+
Ceepo says it comes apart and goes back together with only a multitool and uses off-the-shelf parts
What warranty does the Ceepo Shadow frame have?+
3 years from purchase on the frameset, original owner with dated proof of purchase
Sources
- https://www.ceepobike.com/shadow
- https://www.ceepobike.com/_files/ugd/93388b_1b2117598cb140ef98e80aadd3c7222e.pdf
- https://www.ceepobike.com/_files/ugd/d77e4c_323a4cd510174caeb273a680f0753f43.pdf
- https://www.ceepobike.com/_files/ugd/93388b_044539e0cba446aba6a378b005278d4d.pdf
- https://www.ceepobike.com/warranty
- https://www.ceepobike.com/product-page/shadow-frameset-kit
- https://www.ceepobike.com/product-page/wide-range-seat-post-matte-black-sp2159-zero-offset
- https://www.ceepobike.com/product-page/replacement-seat-post-clamp-bolt-for-ceepo-wide-range-seatposts-sp1999
- https://www.ceepobike.com/product-page/seatpost-clamp-caps-for-reguregular-raillar-rails
- https://www.ceepobike.com/product-page/shimano-battery-holder
- https://www.ceepobike.com/product-page/bb386-adaptor-shimano-24mm
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