Erik was 13 when he started ERIK'S BIKE SHOP. His first bike, a hand-me-down from an older family member, sparked his interest in bikes. With an entrepreneurial spirit, and the money he saved from his job (the only other job he's ever had) as a paperboy - Erik began his business. He bought 50 used bikes, fixed them up, and sold them.
Erik's original workshop was in his parent's backyard, inside one of the few remaining barns in the urban setting of Richfield, Minnesota. A homemade sign brought business to his doorstep.
By his senior year in 1982, the business (now stocking NEW bikes and accessories) began to take over storage space from his parents' basement... to the dining room... to the family room. So at 18, Erik moved his business out of his parents' barn and opened a store on 72nd & Chicago Avenue South in Richfield, Minnesota.
Today ERIK'S is the Midwest's leading bike, ski, and board retailer. A lot has changed, but Erik's core business principles remain - professional staff, unbeatable customer service, and remarkable product expertise - all in a friendly store environment. And Erik still enjoys working in the shops to help customers find their perfect ride.
Company Details
- Employees
- 224
- Founded
- -
- Address
- 550 Kasota Ave Se, Suite 1,united States
- Industry
- Retail
- NAICS
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Retail TradeMotor Vehicle and Parts DealersSporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, and Book StoresGeneral Merchandise StoresMiscellaneous Store RetailersNonstore RetailersProfessional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant WholesalersMiscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant WholesalersMiscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant WholesalersOther Motor Vehicle DealersAutomotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire StoresSporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument StoresDepartment StoresGeneral Merchandise Stores, including Warehouse Clubs and SupercentersOther Miscellaneous Store RetailersVending Machine OperatorsDirect Selling EstablishmentsRecreational Vehicle DealersMotorcycle, Boat, and Other Motor Vehicle DealersAutomotive Parts and Accessories StoresTire DealersSporting Goods StoresHobby, Toy, and Game StoresSewing, Needlework, and Piece Goods StoresPet and Pet Supplies StoresArt DealersManufactured (Mobile) Home DealersAll Other Miscellaneous Store RetailersFuel DealersOther Direct Selling EstablishmentsBoat DealersMotorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle DealersMusical Instrument and Supplies StoresWarehouse Clubs and SupercentersAll Other General Merchandise StoresTobacco StoresAll Other Miscellaneous Store Retailers (except Tobacco Stores)
- Website
- shoperiks.com
- Keywords
- Bicycle Sales, Same Day Bicycle Service, Snowboard Sales, Snowboard Service, Downhill Ski Sales, Downhill Ski Service, Professional Bicycle Fitting, Park Tool School, Event Support.
- HQ
- Minneapolis , MN
Erik's Bike Shop, Inc. Questions
Erik'S Bike Shop, Inc.'s website is shoperiks.com
Erik'S Bike Shop, Inc.'s LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/company/erik's-bike-shops
Erik'S Bike Shop, Inc. has
224 employees.
View email and phone details for 224
employees at Erik'S Bike Shop, Inc..
Erik'S Bike Shop, Inc.'s industry is
Retail
Erik'S Bike Shop, Inc.'s top competitors are
Trek Bicycle,
Quality Bicycle Products,
Bike Europe,
Conte's,
Ahooga Bike,
Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop,
Mike's Bikes,
Bike Barn,
Tenways E-Bike,
Specialized Bicycle Components.
Erik'S Bike Shop, Inc.'s categories are Retail
Erik'S Bike Shop, Inc.'s founding year is 1977
