The Online Bicycle Museum says Phillips was one of the makers that built bicycles to the government's Mk V military pattern. Its 1940s example is a Mk V*, with roller-lever brakes front and rear and the military-pattern rear carrier.
Known components
Listed exactly as our confirmed sources give them, with the year and source for each. A part listed for one year or version may not apply to every bike, so check against yours.
Gears and drivetrain
- heavy-duty pedals1940s · Mk.V* — Online Bicycle Museum
Brakes
- the Mk V* has roller-lever brakes front and rear1940s · Mk.V* — Online Bicycle Museum
Wheels and tyres
- 28in wheels1940s · Mk.V* — Online Bicycle Museum
Lighting and fittings
- standard military-pattern rear carrier1940s · Mk.V* — Online Bicycle Museum
What the sources say
| Year | Name · variant | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undated | Phillips Mk.V* Military Roadster · Mk.V* | Built to the government military pattern Mk V specification; the Mk V* has roller-lever brakes front and rear; standard military-pattern rear carrier; heavy-duty pedals; the museum's example has a 24in frame and 28in wheels (1940s) | Online Bicycle Museum |
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Sources
Last updated 19 October 2026. Every fact on this page comes from one of these.