Bummer. Not surprised about Alpine not being able to help* but thought the Hub lot would step up to the plate. Och weeel....
* Dashed into Alpine a few weeks ago after mislaying a seatclamp on way to uplift day at Innerleithen. Not only did they not have a clamp that would fit me VP Free, they did not have ANY seatclamps available to buy. Not one single one of any size. In a bike shop?

Mental. Shop in Glasgow's alright right enough.