Sixar race team

Does anyone know anything about the Sixar team? And the frames that were built for the team?

Good luck Jase, I tried finding some info on them and didn't get anywhere. Still guttted about mine getting nicked.

I know mate. It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack! Absolutely fuck-all. I think since I've had the frame I've pretty much covered every nook and cranny on the tinterwob. Hey ho:(

have you emailed:
Vinicio Magni?
he apparently managed the team in the seventies and currently builds bikes out of wood.
Maybe able to help?
they were an amateur team.

this woman might know how to contact him:
http://www.ottavia.com/help.html

Do you mean the Italian team or are you refering to the shop in Upminster Essex? If the shop in Upminster I worked there for 18 months so know a little about who supplied their frames.

I just spotted this thread. I knew the owners of Sixar cycles quite well. They were Brian Moran and Peter Payne. If anyone is interested I can fill in a few gaps.

I'd be intrested in some more info about sixar thats for sure. I have been trying with luck for ages I know they had a shop just down the road to me in St Marys Lane in Upminster about 20 (ish) years ago, but have no idea where they come form or where they went ... or how the hell to get my hands on a sixar frame either

I knew the owners of Sixar quite well. Peter Payne and Brian Moran were members of Becontree Wheelers. They had their own frame builder, George Stenhouse (his frames had a GS on the downtube sticker) but also imported from Tommassini of Italy ( I have one of the imports) and had a few made by Terry Dolan when he was at Cougar in Liverpool.

I remember the shop and i bought a beautiful Ciocc from them....must be early 80s...they were very friendly and helpful.

i bought one of these from a guy out in the sticks in suffolk a couple of years back and it is still in my shed. It's got 130 rear spacing and a couple of minor dings, but is light as and can't help thinking worth converting. It's still got the sixar stem which looks pretty good too. Does anyone know what the tubing is?

I have a Sixar in very good condition which a kind neighbour gave me. Was his sons and had been in his loft for 30+ years. Hardly a mark on it.
Looking forward to stripping it down, new tyres etc.

I completed the restoration. Biggest job was replacing the tubular rims with clinchers. She looks great and rides well.

Much appreciate any more information on the SIxar bike shop in Upminister (TeeCee, Prato...) which may help me know more about the history of my recently restored Sixar "BBB" bike.

I intended to use her as a winter trainer but she is a little small for me so I am going to sell. Any ideas on how much she may be worth? Guess it must be something as she is in great condition with good original vintage components (Regina Corsa freewheel, Campy parts etc.)

leslamb@hotmail.co.uk

Thanks.

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thats super cute! I have a track sixar, bought it off Flowmont who started this thread actually, not sure if i have ever seen another one.
rides like a dream

Update ...a vintage bike expert thinks my bike is not actually a Sixar but
Likely to be a much earlier Dawes which has at some time been resprayed and Sixar decals applied.