Where is the Cinelli Vigorelli?

canoas

The new Cinelli Vigorelli seems to be available in every country apart from the UK!!! I emailed Cinelli UK last year, they said not available in the UK, this time my most recent message to query the availability, they ignored me.

Is this a Brexit thing I wonder? or maybe Cinelli only imports certain frames they think they can sell. Very poor I must say! The Vigorelli's I see in the UK are the old models.................https://cinelli.it/en/prodotti/vigorelli-en/

arlowood

In my experience this is likely to be a growing problem. Shortly after Brexit became a reality, Rose the German online bike supplier ceased dealing with any UK customers. My take on was that the additional paperwork/ form filling/ VAT/Import Duty hassles made it economically unviable to continue to supply to the UK.

I think this may be an issue for those EU suppliers who might be slightly more niche with a much smaller share in the UK market. The returns are not there when factored against the increased admin costs.

sungod

have you tried the uk distributor?

https://www.chickencyclekit.co.uk/shop/frames/vigorelli-frameset-rainbow-grey/

canoas

Thanks Sungod! I know Chicken, use to get my Campy stuff from them 10 or so years ago, old 10 speed kit. Never thought Chicken would stock them.

canoas

Though they seem to be out of my size, there are issues with stock everywhere @moment.

sungod

try asking them, as the uk distributor they should be able to get info from cinelli, might even be able to order one for you

canoas

arlowood said:

In my experience this is likely to be a growing problem. Shortly after Brexit became a reality, Rose the German online bike supplier ceased dealing with any UK customers. My take on was that the additional paperwork/ form filling/ VAT/Import Duty hassles made it economically unviable to continue to supply to the UK.

I think this may be an issue for those EU suppliers who might be slightly more niche with a much smaller share in the UK market. The returns are not there when factored against the increased admin costs.

What a complete Shambles Brexit was/is! Makes cyclists really pis....d off trying get hold of kit, like myself. Say goodbye to the world's largest single free market 20 miles from your border, good/services efficiency, business opportunities, transportation neatness, complete madness.

canoas

sungod said:

try asking them, as the uk distributor they should be able to get info from cinelli, might even be able to order one for you

Probably have to order, worth the wait. At least CC can get the frame for me.

MattFalle

Why don't you just order one from Europe? Loads out there.