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BLUE Competition Cycles Triad Elite vs Ceepo Mamba-R Triathlon
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Key differences
- The Ceepo Mamba-R Triathlon starts $2,089 cheaper ($2,100 vs $4,189 for the BLUE Competition Cycles Triad Elite).
BLUE Competition Cycles Triad Elite
Ceepo Mamba-R Triathlon
| BLUE Competition CyclesTriad Elite | CeepoMamba-R Triathlon | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | BLUE Competition Cycles | Ceepo |
| Build | Triad Elite Shimano 105 | Mamba-R frameset |
| Build notes | BLUE web price. Mechanical Shimano 105 with bar-end shifters. | Sold as a frameset kit (frame, fork, reversible seatpost, FSA SMR stem and headset, plus thru-axles, seat clamp and Di2 battery adaptor). The USD price is from the 'Mamba-R Frameset Kit' listing in Ceepo's own online shop (excluding VAT and duties); the same frameset is sold as the road Mamba-R. That listing names older colours (Glossy Blue, Hirro Fade, White, Chameleon, Pink) and a 30-53T chainring range, so confirm the current version with a dealer. |
| Price (MSRP) | $4,189$4,189$4,189 | $2,100$2,100$2,100 |
| Model year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Generation | — | Mamba-R (fully integrated cabling, FSA SMR stem) |
| Discipline | Triathlon | Triathlon |
| UCI legal | Not stated | Yes |
| Verdict (out of 100) | ||
| Overall score | 65 | — |
| Aero | 56 | 62 |
| Frame | 58 | 78 |
| Components | 58 | — |
| Hydration & storage | 48 | 40 |
| Fit | 62 | 65 |
| Practicality | 76 | 85 |
| Price | 95 | — |
| Frame & fork | ||
| Frame material | BLUE-TECH high-modulus T-800 UD carbon fibre | Carbon (Toray, Optimized Strength Modulus Carbon) |
| Fork material | — | Carbon (one-piece fork) |
| Frame weight | — | 1,120 g2.47 lb |
| Fork weight | — | 450 g15.9 oz |
| Weight measured on | — | Frame size M unpainted; fork with uncut 300 mm steerer, unpainted (Ceepo) |
| Frame sizes | XS, SM, MD, ML, LG | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Colours | Black/Blue/Silver, Blue/Green, Red/White/Black, Black/Black, Black/Silver, Black/Yellow, Black/Blue, Red/Black/Silver | Chromatic Aberration, Dazzling Black |
| UCI frame approval | — | Approved 16 Jul 2018 as 'MAMBA R' (frame and fork; the entry also names 'STINGER R'), road category, sizes XS-XL (5), code CEEP-MAMB-RD (UCI list version 2026.10.02); the list does not say whether this covers the current SMR-stem version |
| UCI configuration | — | Ceepo states the Mamba-R is UCI certified |
| Compatibility & standards | ||
| Brake type | Rim brakes (FSA Vision aero centre-pull calipers) | Flat-mount disc |
| Max rotor size | — | 160 mm |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Max tire width | — | 35 mm |
| Bottom bracket standard | PF30 (86x46 mm) on complete bikes; the frameset page says BB386 | 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 | — | 54T |
| Cable routing | Internal, through the Aerus FA-Aero stem | Fully internal through the FSA SMR stem and headset |
| Hydration & storage | ||
| Integrated storage | — | No |
| Behind-saddle mount | Seatpost compatible with Richey rear hydration mounts | — |
| Fit & adjustability | ||
| Aerobar system | Standard stem with clamp-on base bar and extensions (FSA Vision, Vision TriMax or Zipp Vuka depending on build) | — |
| Seatpost type | Aerus aero carbon seatpost with sliding saddle-position adjustment | Reversible carbon Wide Range Seatpost |
| Effective seat angle range | 77° frame seat angle; saddle position adjustable on the post | — |
| Fit notes | — | Road geometry (seat angle 74-76 degrees depending on size); the reversible seatpost moves the saddle forward for a tri position. 2x chainrings from 50/34 to 54/40, 1x from 34T to 54T. FSA SMR stem 80 mm (XS, S), 90 mm (M), 100 mm (L) or 110 mm (XL). The SMR system allows up to 25 mm of stem spacers, using two-piece spacers that can be fitted or removed without re-cabling. |
| Aerodynamics | ||
| Manufacturer aero claims | — | Truncated, tapered airfoil tubes, lowered seatstays, a one-piece fork that blends into the frame and hidden cables (no figures published). |
| Testing method | None published | — |
| Tube profile | — | Truncated airfoil tubes |
| Travel, maintenance & warranty | ||
| Headset bearings | — | FSA No.55R 1.5" ACR headset |
| Proprietary parts | — | Seatpost; otherwise off-the-shelf parts (FSA headset and SMR stem) |
| Frame warranty | — | 3 years from purchase on the frameset, original owner with dated proof of purchase |
| Sold via | Direct from BLUE (rideblue.com) in the USA | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Groupset | Shimano 105 R7000 | — |
| Launched | 2018 · replaced by Shimano 105 R7100 (2023) | — |
| Speeds | 11-speed | — |
| Electronic | No | — |
| Drivetrain | 2x11 | — |
| Shifters | Shimano 105 TT bar-end shifters | — |
| Crankset | Vision Gossamer Pro | — |
| Bottom bracket | FSA PF30 | — |
| Standard | PF30 (86x46 mm) | — |
| Front derailleur | Shimano 105 R7000 | — |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano 105 R7000 | — |
| Cassette | Shimano 6800 | — |
| Range | 11-25 | — |
| Speeds | 11-speed | — |
| Chain | Shimano HG 11-speed | — |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake levers | FSA Aero TT | — |
| Brake calipers | FSA Vision Aero Center Pull | — |
| Type | Rim caliper (centre-pull) | — |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Wheelset | Vision Team 30 | — |
| Front rim depth | 30 mm | — |
| Rear rim depth | 30 mm | — |
| Material | Aluminium | — |
| Tubeless ready | Yes | — |
| Tires | Goodyear Eagle Sport | — |
| Cockpit | ||
| Aerobar system | FSA Vision Alloy Triathlon Base Bar | — |
| Material | Aluminium | — |
| Notes | Alloy adjustable J-bend extensions and arm rests with pads | — |
| Stem | Aerus FA-Aero | FSA SMR |
| Stem length | — | 80 (XS, S), 90 (M), 100 (L), 110 (XL) |
| Headset | — | FSA No.55R 1.5 in ACR |
| Saddle & seatpost | ||
| Saddle | BLUE Triathlon 2300 Center Groove | — |
| Seatpost | Aerus Aero Carbon | Ceepo Wide Range Seatpost (reversible) |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Notes | Sliding saddle-position adjustment; compatible with Richey rear hydration mounts | — |
| Geometry (smallest – largest size) | ||
| Sizes | XS, SM, MD, ML, LG | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Stack | 494–564 mm19.4–22.2″ | 493–582 mm19.4–22.9″ |
| Reach | 375–432 mm14.8–17″ | 378–402 mm14.9–15.8″ |
| Seat angle min | 77° | 74–76° |
| Seat angle max | 77° | 74–76° |
| Head tube angle | 71.5–72.5° | 71.5–72.5° |
| Head tube length | 85–155 mm3.3–6.1″ | 85–175 mm3.3–6.9″ |
| Effective top tube | 489–562 mm19.3–22.1″ | 500–580 mm19.7–22.8″ |
| Seat tube length | 523–594 mm20.6–23.4″ | 430–550 mm16.9–21.7″ |
| Chainstay | 408 mm16.1″ | 408 mm16.1″ |
| Wheelbase | 965–1,035 mm38–40.7″ | 965.4–1,010.4 mm38–39.8″ |
| BB drop | 75 mm3″ | 70 mm2.8″ |
| Fork offset | 45 mm1.8″ | 43 mm1.7″ |
| Front centre | — | 567.9–612.6 mm22.4–24.1″ |
| Standover | 740–840 mm29.1–33.1″ | 708–826 mm27.9–32.5″ |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Stem length | — | 80–110 mm3.1–4.3″ |
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