With up to 48% off, the Garmin Birthday Sale is a gift that keeps on giving - here are five of the best deals we've seen

The Edge 540 is our selection as the best bike computer for the budget-conscious, and now its solar version is a bargain buy with a huge $150 off. Outstanding battery performance is the highlight, with up to 60 hours in battery saver mode, which is boosted by solar charging. Of course, that depends on the sun playing its part. Elsewhere, the 540 delivers everything you need in a cycling computer, and its slim and compact size packs a punch, including ride-specific mapping and accurate multi-band GNSS technology. It does lack the touchscreen of its Garmin Edge 840 Solar sibling, but that costs a lot more, currently $485 at Amazon.

The Garmin Forerunner 970 is our top pick as the best cycling watch, but its 955 Solar sibling is on sale here with a massive $200 off, making that an even better option at this price. The solar charging offers a claimed up to 49 hours of battery life, and the full-colour, built-in maps and multi-band GPS are also real box tickers for cycling users. The touchscreen makes it easy to check out all the built-in Garmin Coach training plans, training metrics and the huge amount of performance and recovery data. The 955 is also available in a non-solar version with a $150 off, priced at $349.99.

I love the Garmin Varia RTL515 Radar Tail Light, it provides an extra level of safety when riding – providing visual and audible alerts of approaching traffic from behind. It works seamlessly with Garmin Edge bike computers or compatible smartphones, as well as selected Garmin wearables. As one of my all-time favorite cycling tech products, it comes highly recommended, especially at this price.

The Tacx Neo 3M Smart Trainer is one of the best smart trainers we've ever tested and impressed our tester as the most capable direct drive trainer on the market. Highlights include its virtual flywheel, which adjusts the inertia based on your weight and better simulates that real-ride feel. It has built-in motion plates for multi-directional movement, vibration for simulated rough roads, and can also work without mains power. If you want a smart trainer with top-tier spec, then you'll be hard pushed to get better than the Tacx Neo 3M, especially at this price.

If you're entering the indoor cycling market for the first time, then the Tacx Boost Trainer will be a wallet-friendly way to do just that. As one of the best wheel-on trainers, it's easy to set up; just click your bike into place, and it's good to go. It has a more basic ride feel compared to the Tacx Neo 3m above, but it's silent running and works without power, so plenty going for it as a beginner-friendly indoor trainer. This bundle comes with wheel supports and 1-month Tacx Premium software access.