Can someone help identifying this Carrera?

[Kousoulakos K]

that is the question, isn't it/
It did remind me of Viking's bikes, basic low budget bikes. (this was just from looking at the rear stays, but I can't even be sure it's a Viking either.

I have never heard this brand before. Do you have any specific model in mind? Please note that the bike was bought in Greece, from a Greek bike shop

 

[Black_puma]

I have never heard this brand before. Do you have any specific model in mind? Please note that the bike was bought in Greece, from a Greek bike shop

Viking is a brand more common in the UK, a low budget brand, can't think of any model names as I don't look for them, haha! But you can look it up on Google images

 

[Kousoulakos K]

Viking is a brand more common in the UK, a low budget brand, can't think of any model names as I don't look for them, haha! But you can look it up on Google images

Ok, thank you very much for the help and the information. If you come across any bike that is similar please send me. Maybe I'll find something in the future. We'll see.

 

[Kousoulakos K]

My guesses are: Ballistic,Decathlon,Bottecchia,Capriolo

 

[ishaw]

I'm afraid that I can't help with identification. Typically bikes with the kick stand mount between the chain stays or even just a flat bit of welded metal between them are not renowned to be anything other than low end frames.

I like what you've done with your build but the frame is unlikely to be anything special. But does it have to be? If you've enjoyed upgrading and riding it the frame doesn't really matter. Though you may enjoy riding even more on a better frame.

 

[Kousoulakos K]

I'm afraid that I can't help with identification. Typically bikes with the kick stand mount between the chain stays or even just a flat bit of welded metal between them are not renowned to be anything other than low end frames.

I like what you've done with your build but the frame is unlikely to be anything special. But does it have to be? If you've enjoyed upgrading and riding it the frame doesn't really matter. Though you may enjoy riding even more on a better frame.

Yes you are right. the important thing is that I enjoy the ride and the bike is going very well. And in the future maybe I will swap all the parts to a better frame

 

[trailstar82]

guys, have we ruled out post 2000 Univega as the brand on this? Serial UV? I’m thinking the name was sold off to another distributor for the Greek market? @Kousoulakos K what bike brands were popular in Greece around the 2000’s?

 

[Kousoulakos K]

guys, have we ruled out post 2000 Univega as the brand on this? Serial UV? I’m thinking the name was sold off to another distributor for the Greek market? @Kousoulakos K what bike brands were popular in Greece around the 2000’s?

I think the most popular were Ideal and Ballistic

 

[Kousoulakos K]

I think the most popular were Ideal and Ballistic

Also Clermont

 

[Kousoulakos K]

guys, have we ruled out post 2000 Univega as the brand on this? Serial UV? I’m thinking the name was sold off to another distributor for the Greek market? @Kousoulakos K what bike brands were popular in Greece around the 2000’s?

Do you think it’s a Univega?