By Dave Iltis — Hangar 15 Bicycles, a locally owned bike shop, has relocated its Lehi store to a new location in Lehi, Utah, within the Smith’s Marketplace Shopping Center. Manager Mark Miller shared insights about the new shop location.
Cycling West: Tell us about Hangar 15 Bicycles.
Mark Miller: Hangar 15 Bicycles was started by Mike Pratt in 1993 with one store in Draper. Since then, Mike has grown the business to 6 stores and one of the largest bicycle retailers in the United States. We have store in Draper, South Jordan, Millcreek, Lehi, Orem and Spanish Fork. We are a full-service shop, selling serval major brands.
I have been involved in cycling since 1983 in all aspects of the sport. As a company we have seen cycling evolve from steel frame road bikes to carbon fiber frames. E-bikes are one of the fastest growing and evolving segments in the cycling industry. E-bikes have allowed our customers to get into cycling. Many of our customers’ E-bikes have been a game changer for so many people that wanted to cycle but were afraid to get started.
CW: What prompted the move to the new building? What are the features of the new building?
MM: We opened our Lehi location in September of 2018. The size of the building at the original store was too small but it was a great way to get established in the community. Within a year we knew that we needed a larger service area so Service Tech would have a better workspace and help our Tech work efficiency. With the larger sales floors space, we can carry additional bikes and accessories and make the shopping experience better for our customers.
CW: What bike brands do you carry?
MM: We carry a full selection of Specialized, BMC, Scott, Cannondale, Santa Cruz, Cervelo and Fitco.
CW: What are some of the features nearby? Trails?
MM: Our store location is parallel to the Murdock Trail. We also have Lambert Park (Alpine), Valley Vista (Pleasant Grove), Sensei Trail (Lehi) and the top of Corner Canyon Trails just 2 miles away. Many times, our customers are going out on a ride or on their ride and their bike has a problem, so they will make a quick trip to our store for a repair. We do our best to get their repair done on the spot so they can finish up their ride. I think we are in a great spot for our customers!
CW: What new things are happening with road cycling in Lehi?
MM: Rider safety has improved now that the Murdock Canal Trail and Jordan River Trail connect with a dedicated bike path under I-15. The bike path will now keep cyclists out of the roadway and less stressful for the cyclist and motorist.
CW: What new things are happening with mountain biking in Lehi?
MM: Lehi, Highland and Alpine are continuing to expand the trails system. Lehi has opened the new Lehi Dream trail; Highland just opened the new Highland/Glenn bike park.
CW: Is there anything else you would like to add?
MM: We are going to have a spring Grand Opening TBD.
The staff and I that work at the Hangar 15 Bicycles-Lehi location have a passion for cycling. We are here to help our customers have the best experience while in our store and many adventures while they are out riding. Please stop by and say Hey!
Shop Info:
Hangar 15 Bicycles
1328 E 3500 N
Lehi, UT 84043
(801) 901-6370
hangar15bicycles.com
