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.
Fox Upends the Wireless Dropper Market with Its Superb Transfer Neo
With superb performance, an excellent remote, and many sizes and drops, Fox's Transfer Neo is the new leader of the wireless dropper category.
Trek’s New Checkpoint and Checkmate Illustrate the Evolution of Gravel Bikes
One gravel bike for all gravel riders will no longer do, so Trek now makes two. Plus a review of the new Checkmate race bike.
The 10 Best Mountain Bikes You Can Buy Right Now
These stellar electric, hardtail. cross country, trail, and all-mountain bikes can go anywhere and do almost anything.
Zipp 303 XPLR SW Wheels Are Ideal for Fast Gravel Riding on Smooth Surfaces
With a 32mm internal width, the rims on Zipp’s new 303 XPLRs are wider than most mountain bike wheels.
SRAM’s Red XPLR AXS 1x13 Is the Best Gravel Group
Comfort, control, excellent shifting, great braking, and enhanced durability—Red XPLR 1x13 provides it all.
The 6 Best Mountain Bike Shorts, According to Our Testing
Let it rip on the trails—you can trust that these shorts won’t.
Trek’s Fourth Generation Top Fuel Is the Pinnacle of Fast Trail Balance.
A mountain bike that does it all; yet may leave some riders asking for a bit more.
Does the Specialized’s New Stumpjumper and Its Genie Shock Change Trail Bikes Forever?
The 15th generation of the iconic Stumpjumper mountain bike is the best trail bike you can buy today.
The 10 Best Bike Saddles for More Comfortable Miles
Different styles of riding call for purpose-built bike seats. These expert-approved saddles for road cycling, mountain biking, commuting, and endurance efforts have earned our recommendation.
BMC's Fourstroke LT is XC and Trail in One Bike
This 120mm travel mountain bike offers nearly faultless performance on the trail but at a premium price.
Scor’s 2030 Is a Brilliant Blend of Speed, Capability, and Playfulness
If riding the 2030 doesn't make you smile, you might be dead inside.
The 8 Best Cycling Shoes for a More Efficient Pedal Stroke
Squeeze some extra energy out of the same effort with these responsive kicks.
The 19 Best Bike Helmets of 2024, According to Our Test Editors
Protecting your brain—on the road or on the trail—has never felt, fit, or looked so good.
Easton’s EC90 ALX Are a Solid High-Performance All-Road and Gravel-Lite Wheelset
With their good price, low weight, and excellent warranty, these carbon wheels check all the right boxes.
Kona Is Back in Loving Arms and Facing an Uncertain Future
In 2022, Kona's founders sold the brand to Kent Outdoors. They just bought it back.
SRAM Launches its New Red AXS Road Group
The brand’s flagship road component groupset is lighter, faster, and overall better than its predecessor.
SRAM Red AXS 2024—What's New and What's Not
26 new things about SRAM’s Red AXS group—and 26 things that carry forward from Red 2019
SRAM Red AXS 2024—Should You Upgrade?
There's a shiny new top-of-the-line road group from SRAM. We dive into whether you upgrade or keep riding what you own.
There’s Nothing Quite Like 3T’s Strada Italia
With its unique blend of smoothness, aerodynamics, tire clearance, and made-in-Italy cache, the 3T Strada Italia is a road bike that stands out in a crowded category.
3T Strada Italia Gallery
3T Strada Italia Gallery
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The Hottest Road and Gravel Bikes and Gear for Spring
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2024’s Best and Most Exciting Bikes!
Bike Awards 2024
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2024’s Best Mountain Bikes
11 Superb Bikes for Trail Riding, Slaying Singletrack, and Ripping Bikeparks.
2024’s Best Road Bikes
15 Fabulous Bicycles for Riding or Racing on the Road
2024’s Best Commuter and Urban Bikes
8 Amazing Bikes for Commuting, Hauling Cargo, and Riding Around Town
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A little boost can make mountain biking even better.
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The 115mm travel ASR embraces simplicity and modern mountain bike geometry.
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The electronically controlled mountain bike suspension automatically switches modes as you ride.