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Ceepo Shadow vs Storck Aero3
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Key differences
- Only the Storck Aero3 has integrated hydration.
- The Ceepo Shadow comes in 3 sizes, the Storck Aero3 in 5.
Ceepo Shadow
Storck Aero3
| CeepoShadow | StorckAero3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | Ceepo | Storck |
| Build | Shadow frameset | Aero3 SRAM Red AXS 1x12 |
| Build 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. | Base configuration of Storck's configurator (size XS shown, Zeitjaeger frame, black/red, Zeitjaeger Comp 55R wheels). Shimano Ultegra Di2 2x12, Dura-Ace Di2 2x12 and SRAM Red D1 AXS 2x12 groupsets and Zeitjaeger Pro 50 R wheels can be chosen at prices the page loads dynamically (not captured). Storck quotes 8.9 kg fully equipped without naming a size. |
| Price (MSRP) | $5,500$5,500$5,500 | €4,999€4,999€4,999 |
| Bike weight | — | 8.9 kg19.6 lb |
| Model year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Generation | 2024 update (integrated front-end cabling) | — |
| Discipline | Triathlon | Triathlon |
| UCI legal | No | Not stated |
| Verdict (out of 100) | ||
| Overall score | — | 72 |
| Aero | 74 | 72 |
| Frame | 64 | 70 |
| Components | — | 74 |
| Hydration & storage | 76 | 74 |
| Fit | 62 | 64 |
| Practicality | 86 | 64 |
| Price | — | 87 |
| Frame & fork | ||
| Frame material | Carbon (Toray T1000 and OSMC) | Carbon (CFR/UD) |
| Fork material | Carbon | 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 | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Colours | White/Black, Storm Grey, Hirro Fade | Black/red (complete bike); matt black / Frosted Chili (frameset) |
| Compatibility & standards | ||
| Brake type | Flat-mount hydraulic disc | Flat-mount disc |
| Max rotor size | 160 mm | — |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Max tire width | 28 mm | — |
| Bottom bracket standard | BB386EVO | BB30 (30x73 mm) |
| 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 or electronic |
| Mechanical shifting possible | Yes | 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 hydration | — | Yes |
| Hydration details | — | Aero3 drinking system included with the frameset (volume not stated). Storck points buyers to the DTU 2025 rules on drinking systems and attachments. |
| Integrated storage | Yes | 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 | Aero3 storage boxes included with the frameset |
| Top tube bento box | Yes | — |
| Fit & adjustability | ||
| Aerobar system | Compatible with industry-standard and custom aerobars | Storck Aero3 integrated bar/stem unit (31.8 mm) with integrated shifters in the extensions |
| Third-party aerobars possible | Yes | — |
| Seatpost type | Reversible Wide Range Seatpost (WRS) with double seat clamp | Storck Aero3 carbon seatpost |
| Effective seat angle range | — | 76-78° |
| 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) | Integrated 1-1/8" upper, 1-1/4" lower |
| Frame warranty | 3 years from purchase on the frameset, original owner with dated proof of purchase | — |
| Sold via | — | Direct from Storck (online and Storck stores) |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Groupset | — | SRAM Red eTap AXS D1 |
| Launched | — | 2019 · replaced by SRAM Red AXS E1 (2024) |
| Speeds | — | 12-speed |
| Electronic | — | Yes |
| Wireless | — | Yes |
| Drivetrain | — | 1x12 |
| Crankset | — | SRAM Red D1 |
| Chainrings | — | 50T |
| Bottom bracket | — | BB30 |
| Standard | — | BB30 (30x73 mm) |
| Rear derailleur | — | SRAM Red eTap AXS D1 |
| Cassette | — | SRAM Red |
| Range | — | 10-33 |
| Speeds | — | 12-speed |
| Chain | — | SRAM Red |
| Brakes | ||
| Brake calipers | — | SRAM Red hydraulic disc |
| Type | — | Hydraulic disc, flat mount |
| Notes | — | 160 mm rotors front and rear |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Wheelset | — | Storck Zeitjaeger Comp 55R |
| Tires | — | Continental Grand Prix SL |
| Tire width | — | 25 mm |
| Cockpit | ||
| Aerobar system | — | Storck Aero3 Unit 31.8 mm |
| Integrated with frame | — | Yes |
| Notes | — | Bar/stem unit with integrated shifter mounting in the extensions |
| Stem | Ceepo Included stem | — |
| Stem length | 90 (S), 100 (M), 110 (L) | — |
| Headset | — | Storck 1-1/8" - 1-1/4" integrated |
| Saddle & seatpost | ||
| Saddle | — | Fizik Transiro Mistica Kium Regular |
| Seatpost | Ceepo Wide Range Seatpost (reversible) | Storck Aero3 Carbon |
| Material | Carbon | Carbon |
| Included extras | ||
| Hydration system | — | Storck Aero3 drinking system |
| Storage / bento | — | Storck Aero3 storage boxes |
| Geometry (smallest – largest size) | ||
| Sizes | S, M, L | XS, S, M, L, XL |
| Rider height min | — | 160–188 cm5′3″–6′2″ |
| Rider height max | — | 172–203 cm5–6′8″ |
| Stack | 498–540 mm19.6–21.3″ | 479–558 mm18.9–22″ |
| Reach | 405–435 mm15.9–17.1″ | 372–447 mm14.6–17.6″ |
| Seat angle min | 78.5–79° | 76° |
| Seat angle max | 78.5–79° | 78° |
| Head tube angle | 71–71.5° | 72.5–72.8° |
| Head tube length | 80–122 mm3.1–4.8″ | 80–160 mm3.1–6.3″ |
| Effective top tube | 502–544.8 mm19.8–21.4″ | 500–580 mm19.7–22.8″ |
| Seat tube length | 440–564 mm17.3–22.2″ | — |
| Chainstay | 400 mm15.7″ | 387 mm15.2″ |
| Wheelbase | 989–1,029 mm38.9–40.5″ | — |
| BB drop | 75 mm3″ | — |
| Fork offset | 43 mm1.7″ | — |
| Front centre | 601–640 mm23.7–25.2″ | — |
| Standover | 707–825 mm27.8–32.5″ | — |
| Wheel size | 700c | 700c |
| Crank length | — | 170–175 mm6.7–6.9″ |
| Stem length | 90–110 mm3.5–4.3″ | — |
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