One deal that caught our eye is this one, for the highly recommended Vitus Mythique suspension bike for less than £1k. With 38% off, that’s cheaper than the Calibre Line T2-27 that recently won our Hardtail of the Year test! Down from £1,599.99, the Vitus Mythique 27 VR gets a modern, hydroformed 6061 aluminium frame available in four sizes. Suspension travel is 130mm front and rear, making it perfect for a wide variety of trail riding, and there are 27.5in wheels front and rear to give excellent strength and agility. Those wheels are shod with excellent Maxxis High Roller II tyres, and driven by a single-ring drivetrain for maximum simplicity and weight saving. A wide-range 10 speed cassette provides high and low ratios for steep climbs and fast descents, while capable Shimano hydraulic disc brakes allow you to control that speed in total confidence.

Best of all, there’s a dropper post that lets you raise and lower your saddle depending on the terrain by just pushing a lever on the handlebars. When we tested the Vitus Mythique 29 VRX, we rated it 10/10 and said: “Speed, smiles, and style; the new Vitus Mythique VRX has all in equal measure. It’s a trail bike that covers a huge remit without the hefty price tag to match. And while every price-point bike is a compromise, Vitus has emphasised the things that matter most to ride quality, without leaving any glaring holes in the specification. The fact that the frame looks every bit as polished as high-end bikes, just adds to the overall appeal.”