Matt Phillips
Senior Test Editor, Bicycling
A gear editor for his entire career, Matt’s journey to becoming a leading cycling tech journalist started in 1995, and he’s been at it ever since; likely riding more cycling equipment than anyone on the planet along the way. Previous to his time with Bicycling, Matt worked in bike shops as a service manager, mechanic, and sales person. Based in Durango, Colorado, he enjoys riding and testing any and all kinds of bikes, so you’re just as likely to see him on a road bike dressed in Lycra at a Tuesday night worlds ride as you are to find him dressed in a full face helmet and pads riding a bike park on an enduro bike. He doesn’t race often, but he’s game for anything; having entered road races, criteriums, trials competitions, dual slalom, downhill races, enduros, stage races, short track, time trials, and gran fondos. Next up on his to-do list: a multi day bikepacking trip, and an e-bike race.
SRAM Debuts Refreshed Force AXS Group
Fundamentally, it is the same Force AXS group, but several refinements and updates significantly improve the group’s performance and the rider experience.
Pinarello Debuts X-Series Road Bikes
More road, less race.
Pinarello’s New F-Series: A More Affordable Italian Superbike
Pinarello’s F5 105 brings Dogma styling to the mid-range.
Marin Offers Buy One, Get One Free On Select Bikes
Get two new Marin bikes for (almost) the price of one; just read the fine print
The Officina Battaglin Portofino Gravel: Because Sometimes You Just Need to Admire a Stunning Bicycle
Custom, limited numbers, steel, lugs, internal routing, hidden binder, an eight-month wait, and oh so shiny.
Should I Invest in Expensive Aftermarket Derailleur Pulleys or Oversized Pulley Wheel Systems?
They look extremely cool, but the watt savings are tiny and they can degrade derailleur performance.
Air vs. Coil: Which Shock Will Serve You Best?
To help you understand the benefits of each and what’s right for you, we break down how the shocks differ in four key categories.
Are Certified Pre-Owned Bikes Worth It?
As prices on bikes continue to go up, finding one that’s used (and not abused) might make sense for a lot of buyers.
First Look: The Giro Aries Road Helmet
Giro's new top-of-the-line road helmet is lighter, better vented, more aerodynamic, and more protective.
The New Spot Ryve 115 Trail Bike: Still Very Fast but Better and More Capable
Lively, precise, and quick, the new Ryve 115 is one of the quickest trail bikes you can buy.
Spot Ryve 115 V2 Gallery
Spot Ryve 115 V2 Gallery
Spot’s Ryve 115 Is a Short-Travel Trail Slayer
It's light, it's quick, and it's short travel, but it's not an XC race
Is this the New Shimano 105 12-Speed Mechanical Group?
Although not announced by Shimano, the group’s existence was seemingly confirmed in published 2024 bike info.
The Ultimate e-Bike Accessory: Ford’s F-150 Lightning Reviewed
From day trips to road trips, the Lightning is an amazing vehicle for living the bike life.
When Shopping for Cycling Apparel Be Savvy, Buy Sustainable
Cycling clothing is at the forefront of our sport's sustainability efforts.
RockShox Announces Flight Attendant Aftermarket Upgrade Kits
For about three grand you can add wirelessly linked electronically controlled suspension to your bike. If you have the right bike. And a compatible crank.
Get Real with These Five Steel Road Bikes
It's okay to drool.
Yeti’s SB140 Is a Worthy Successor To A Brilliant Bicycle
This bike rips almost everywhere
Reviewed: Yeti's Brilliant New SB120
In a field of great trail bikes, the new SB120 arrives as one of the best.
Yeti SB120 Gallery
Yeti SB120 Gallery
Yeti SB120 Build Gallery
Yeti SB120 Build Gallery
Yeti’s New SB160 Doesn’t Mess With Success
The new SB160 builds on the winning legacy of the SB150 enduro race bike
The Five Best Bikes I've Ridden in 2022
I've ridden several great bikes, but these have stuck with me the most.
Canyon and Liteville Launch K.I.S. Steering Stabilizer
Sure it looks a bit goofy, but it seems to work. Will bicycles ever be the same?
The New Trek Domane: A Great Bike Made Better
The new Domane is everything great about the old bike, plus lighter and quicker.
The New Trek Fuel EX Puts On Weight, Punches Harder, and Expands Its Reach
Trek's new Fuel EX is bigger, more capable, and more adjustable
The 2020 Fuel EX 9.9 Is a World-Class Trail Bike
New geometry, more travel, and even better suspension improves Trek's mid-weight trail bike.
First Ride: Pivot’s Shuttle LT e-Bike
The Shuttle LT is the newest and biggest offering from the pioneering e-bike brand
The New Trek Émonda Is Faster Than Ever
Already one of the fiercest climbing bikes available, the new Émonda is even faster thanks to a dose of aero.
Big Performance for Little Riders: Chromag's Minor Threat
Born in Whistler's demanding terrain, the Minor Threat is a high-performance kid's mountain bike made to last.
Members’ Field Test: Specialized’s Torch 1.0 Shoes are Feature Packed and Reasonably Priced
Bicycling Members from across the U.S. logged hundreds of miles in Specialized’s Torch 1.0 Road Shoes. Here is what they had to say.
Evil Joins the E-bike Party with the Epocalypse Enduro Bike
Evil’s big bike gets a motor but loses none of its personality.