A Salt Lake City-based e-bike company has upgraded to a new flagship store at Trolley Square in the city’s Central City neighborhood.
On Friday, Magnum E-Bikes cut the ribbon on its new location, found at Suite C102 in the shopping center, next to Whole Foods.
A certain fan of Magnum E-Bikes was on hand to help cut the ribbon — Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall. The mayor said that not only do Salt Lake City bike police officers ride Magnum E-Bikes, she’s been riding Magnum e-bikes for years.
“Magnum is growing with Salt Lake City,” Mendenhall said during the ribbon cutting Friday. “I met Magnum bikes at a small business visit years ago. I bought my first Magnum bike right after that, and I’ve had a second bike since then.”
Jim Kearns, CEO of Magnum E-Bikes, told Building Salt Lake that the company had a previous store on State Street, but jumped at the chance to open a larger space in Trolley Square.
“We’re very proud to be providing e-bikes across the country and beyond — and all done here from Utah,” Kearns said. “We’re very pleased to provide test rides, accessories, services, etcetera, for the local community here.”
Trolley Square is Magnum’s second store in Salt Lake City, as its other location is found near the city’s border with Millcreek at 1130 E Brickyard Road. The company also operates stores in Park City and St. George, as well as single stores in Arizona, California and Florida.
Mendenhall said it’s significant to see companies like Magnum choose Salt Lake City as its home base, adding that Magnum was a supporter of the city’s e-bike voucher program.
She said the growth of e-bikes means more commuters are opting for alternate transportation options to get around the city instead of using their cars, adding that Magnum’s expansion is an example of, “not only business growth, but of livability that we are embracing in tandem.”
“This is a business that’s showing up and growing their business alongside the values of Salt Lakers,” Mendenhall said.
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