Keiser M3i Spin Bike

With my City Sports Gym closed (due to the COVID-19 outbreak), I decided I needed a stationary spin bicycle to keep my cardiovascular fitness. Although I try mountain biking as frequently as possible, I don't always have 2 hours.

After much research, I settled on the Keiser M3i bicycle because the Keiser M3 bikes at my City Sports gym, and I was already familiar with this model and brand.

I ordered the following bundle:

• Keiser M3i Indoor Cycle
• Media Tray
• Stretch Pads
• Polar Heart Rate Monitor
• M-Series Assembly and Maintenance Kit
• M-Series Converter (to connect to Zwift, Peloton)
• Dumbell Holder

Except for the M-Series Converter, all the components arrived on May 11, 2020, and I assembled the bike in my garage, with Alex's help, in about two hours.

I installed the bike outdoors, in my backyard, as I did not want to use precious family space in our living room.

The first recording had some problems, but the Polar Heart Rate monitor worked well (and reliably). Since I still don't have my M-Series Converter, I used the Peloton app on my iPad Air 2 to follow a 60-minute Rock'n'Roll rid with Jen Sherman.

Once I receive the M-Series converter, I plan to try Zwift and Sufferfest. I plan to use the M3i spin bicycle to enhance my aerobic health.

Update on 9/1/2020

 

Due to smoke in the Bay Area, I moved the Keiser m3i bike upstairs so I could ride it indoors. Hot or cold, I can ride it anytime now.

I tried Peloton on my iPad, but it wasn't worth $10/month. I get the same results using the Keiser App built-in FTP test with Spotify playing my tunes. I suffer just as much, sweating like a piggie.