I am based in the UK and I have a Cipollini 2021 Bond 2 carbon frame which uses a proprietary seat clamp which fits inside the frame. My clamp is now broken which means I need a replacement to be able to use my bike. I'm struggling to source one as the bike is a few years old. Does anyone have any idea where I could possibly source one from? I have contacted Cipollini direct but they don't sell parts. I have tried Chicken bikes who are a uk distributor but they can't source one. I have scoured eBay with no luck and I have tried 2 local bike shops but they can't help. I'm running out of options and it would be a shame to scrap the bike because of a broken clamp. The picture is the schematic Cipollini sent to me.
by Judethe
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Which part is broken, exactly? If it’s just one of the wedge pieces, that might be pretty easy for someone with some fabrication skills. The middle pieces look a bit more difficult, but still potentially within the realm of cost-feasibility.
Also, when Cipollini said they don’t sell parts, you verified that that includes selling to dealers? Because not selling direct to consumer is one thing, but if I have a part number and go to an official brand dealer, and that dealer can’t order that part for me, I’d personally never touch that brand again.