By Kimatni D. Rawlins
With a new year comes newer opportunities to perform at your highest levels while meeting fitness goals, exceeding physical expectations, and checking off daily exercise accomplishments. One of the perfect tools is the Keiser M3i Studio indoor spin bike which keeps raising the bar. First experienced at LA Fitness spin classes, we ordered the latest model for our training center and have been pleased with its capabilities.
Keiser M Series indoor bikes revolutionized the world of group fitness when they came on the market over two decades ago. They have set the standard for the category ever since. The first bike to use eddy current magnetic resistance and an aluminum flywheel, the M Series offers users and owners innovations that improve the group cycling experience.
The M3i is a manifestation of refinement from the original M3, which has seen hundreds of changes over the years as the company evolved technologically. Enhancements include mastering sweat flow, improved corrosion resistance, and a power meter so precise that it was the first indoor cycling bike to pass the EN957-10 European Standard for accuracy and safety. The black V-shaped frame accommodates riders of all body shapes and sizes and features red contrasting outlining. The redesigned Keiser Bike Pedal is both clip-on (SPD cleats) and toe-caged. In addition, the bike features a media tray, stretch pads, water bottle holder, and an intuitive, simple-to-read console displaying cadence, power, Kcals, heart rate, ride time, odometer, trip distance, and gear. Lastly, the M3i introduces Keiser Integrated Technology and its ability to simultaneously transmit to multiple Bluetooth devices.
You may be wondering how Keiser compares to Peloton’s spin bike. We also have a Peloton at the office, which is impressive but equally sensitive. So please don’t put it in a garage where temperatures change drastically. Too much heat or moisture will inhibit the screen’s abilities since the setup is fragile. The M3i, on the other hand, will have no qualms in garage gyms. Moreover, I don’t always want a big screen in front of me; I usually enjoy riding to my music.
My only complaint is that Keiser does not include installation in its pricing. You can spend a few hours building it yourself while hoping everything is correct or pay $150 to $200 for a pro installer to come to your place to assemble it.
The Keiser M3i is the industry’s only indoor group cycling bike built entirely around the rider. Game-changing features include:
- Stainless steel hardware and rear flywheel
- Revolutionary, re-designed Keiser pedal
- Quiet and low-maintenance belt drive system
- Lightweight at 85 lbs. and easy to move with two front transport wheels
- Four-way adjustable handlebars tested for more than 30 million cycles
Expect to pay $3,320 for the Keiser M3i, which includes a floor mat, gel seat pad, Keiser M Series app, and a tool kit. For more details, visit Keiser.com/fitness.
