Third Hand Bicycle Co-op

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Third Hand Bicycle Co-op Member Shops: Sales of bikes and new & used parts. Workshop open to Members. Open Shops: Sales, workshop, and tools open to the public.

Volunteers can help guide you. More about how we operate:

Safety
Safety first! THBC encourages the physical safety of everyone in the shop. Please address unsafe conditions or behaviors directly or, if you prefer, report them to a Coordinator. Anti-Oppression
THBC will not tolerate any oppressive behavior. Oppressive behavior is defined as any conduct that demeans, marginalizes, rejects, threatens or harms any living being on the basis of ability, experience, age, class/income level, cultural background, education, ethnicity, gender, immigration status, language, nationality, physical appearance, race, religion, self-expression, sexual orientation, status as a parent or other such factors. No Personal Storage
We have zero personal storage at Third Hand. All bikes and parts in the shop are for sale, so if you leave your stuff it is liable to get sold. Youth
People under 18 years old are welcome to utilize and participate in Third Hand, as long as they are accompanied by an adult at all times while in the back of shop. Disabilities
There are a wide variety of abilities among all people at Third Hand. We aim to reasonably accommodate folks with disabilities so that they may utilize the shop and participate in the organization. If significant accommodations need to be made, please contact us.

Save the date for the annual Third Hand Halloween Bash on Friday, October 30th!We kick things off with our friends Colum...
10/04/2026

Save the date for the annual Third Hand Halloween Bash on Friday, October 30th!

We kick things off with our friends Columbus Friday Night Ride
Meet at the Topiary Park (480 E Town St) at 6:30p, 7pm takeoff, to ride the spooky streets of Columbus.

At 9pm, the ride arrives to Third Hand Bicycle Co-op (979 E 5th Ave) and the party begins at the shop.

We’ll provide the pizza, snacks, and drinks! Join us for music, a campfire, and bike games all night.

Costumes are encouraged! 👻🎃🧙🏽

"Let's make a zine! Thirdhand is seeking contributions from members and non-members for an all-things-bike related zine....
09/05/2026

"Let's make a zine! Thirdhand is seeking contributions from members and non-members for an all-things-bike related zine. Whether it's a drawing, photo, poem, article, essay, comic, etc., anything related to biking, the co-op or adjacent topics is welcome for submission.

Are you a member but don't feel like coming to work on bikes? You can get volunteer hours for working on zine related material. Come during any regular volunteer hours (M 6-9pm, W 6-9pm, Sat 1-4pm) to craft, write, and hang out. Limited art supplies available or bring your own.

You can submit works to [email protected]

Excited to see what we can create together!

Wrench-a-thon 41 this Friday!  At a Wrench-a-thon, volunteers focus on completing refurbishing on shop bikes.  No experi...
08/23/2026

Wrench-a-thon 41 this Friday! At a Wrench-a-thon, volunteers focus on completing refurbishing on shop bikes. No experience needed, come sort parts, harvest components from scrap, or help other volunteers and learn. All are welcome. Attend for whatever amount of time you can. Pizza, drinks, and snacks provided.

Friday 8/28/26, 3pm-9pm

Join Third Hand Bike Co-op next Sunday for our 40th Wrench-a-Thon!!!We'll be getting as many bikes ready to ride as we c...
07/13/2026

Join Third Hand Bike Co-op next Sunday for our 40th Wrench-a-Thon!!!

We'll be getting as many bikes ready to ride as we can between 9am and 4pm. Come help us get through our backlog of donations!

Don't quite know how to wrench? No worries! Come sort parts, harvest components from scrap, or help other volunteers and learn!

Donuts, pizza, jamz, and great company will be available for all volunteers that show up!

July 19th, 2026
9am - 4pm
979 E. 5th Ave, CBUS

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR OUR BOOTH AT COMFEST!Are you trying to enjoy the festival, engage with your community, and earn vo...
06/22/2026

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR OUR BOOTH AT COMFEST!

Are you trying to enjoy the festival, engage with your community, and earn volunteer credit? Then volunteer with THBC this coming weekend at Comfest!

Scan the QR code or follow the link in our bio to sign up!

Our booth will be:
- Open 11-8pm each day
- introducing people to THBC
- accept donations
- help people with flats
- have snacks, water, and Gatorade available for volunteers

You can also support Third Hand by volunteering for the safety or recycling groups for Comfest directly and donating your hours to the shop!

At a Wrench-a-thon, volunteers focus on completing refurbishing on shop bikes.  All are welcome.  Attend for whatever am...
03/10/2026

At a Wrench-a-thon, volunteers focus on completing refurbishing on shop bikes. All are welcome. Attend for whatever amount of time you can. Pizza, drinks, and snacks provided.

A lot of people have questions about W&T night, and Ricky and Reda are here to answer them! WHAT IS WOMYN & TRANS NIGHT?...
02/26/2026

A lot of people have questions about W&T night, and Ricky and Reda are here to answer them!

WHAT IS WOMYN & TRANS NIGHT?

Womyn and Trans Night is a dedicated community shop night designed to provide a supportive, DIY shop space for individuals from marginalized gender groups.

Who Is This Space For?

This night is exclusively for those who identify as:

• Cis-women (assigned female at birth and identify as women)
• Trans individuals
• Non-binary, Genderqueer, and Agender individuals
• Any other marginalized gender identities

*Note to Allies: We ask that cis-men (assigned male at birth and identify as men) support our mission by respecting this exclusive space and sharing details about the event with friends who may benefit from it.

Why an Exclusive Night?

The bicycle industry and mechanical trades are often overwhelmingly dominated by cis-men. This environment can foster intimidation or systemic discrimination, making it difficult for other genders to gain experience and participate while feeling supported and comfortable.

Womyn & Trans Night creates a welcoming environment where you can:

• Learn: Work with skilled volunteers to understand how your bike functions.
• Repair: Access tools and parts to fix your own ride or learn to wrench on shop bikes and volunteer.
• Shop: Purchase used bikes and components in a low-pressure setting.
• Hang Out: We are building the community we want to see!

Bicycle maintenance is a powerful tool for independence.

Regardless of your current skill level, we invite you to join us or help us share this and spread the word!💜

Share your ideas to make Franklin County roads safer! There's a map to pin location-specific ideas or concerns, and a sh...
12/09/2025

Share your ideas to make Franklin County roads safer! There's a map to pin location-specific ideas or concerns, and a short survey linked below. Please feel free to share.

Provide your input!

Third Hand will be closed Wednesday 11/26 through Saturday 11/29.   Open again on Monday 12/1.  Happy Thanksgiving!
11/19/2025

Third Hand will be closed Wednesday 11/26 through Saturday 11/29. Open again on Monday 12/1. Happy Thanksgiving!

Address

979 E 5th Avenue
Columbus, OH
43201

Opening Hours

Monday 6pm - 9pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+16142992984

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