After a year of almost daily use (8843 life time distance), I am very glad I spent the relatively high price for the Keiser m3i indoor cycle. The obvious efforts of Keiser to communicate with users is also appreciated. I was an active outdoor cyclist from age 5 to 79, when serious medical conditions made outdoor exercise of any kind impossible. The m3i in the gear settings of 12 and 15 I now use as my sole source of exercise is the most comfortable cycle of any variety I have ever used.
Assembly of the Keiser m3i was easy and quick (most time was spent removing shipping carton and part wrapping). A lower corner of the packaging was torn off when delivered, but the cycle components were not damaged.
The m3i makes no sound in use, is very comfortable to ride when properly adjusted, and has needed no maintenance since purchase. The supplied computer provides all the data I want to evaluate my exercise, including current and average ride rpm, accumulated ride kilo calories, ride time, and ride miles and lifetime distance. As I dislike the music and instructor yelled directions used in classes, I usually ride with my eyes closed and hearing aids not in my ears--so the I love the lack of a huge screen and music source in the basic m3i package. I do use a small separate fan during exercise.
Because of my orthopedic conditions which require my heels to be centered over cycle pedal axles, I can not use the supplied pedals. I replaced them with flat pedals installed following Keiser instructions for the original pedals. The the padded saddle supplied with the m3i developed cracks in its plastic cover in the first month of use. I replaced it with a less padded saddle (any normal saddle using a standard post saddle clamp can be used).
I live in Florida 90+ degree weather all year and am 80 years old with a variety of medical conditions which make outdoor exercise of any kind impossible. My physician has encouraged indoor cycling as a good alternative, after limited effects on aerobic performance of several rounds of physical therapy. My current exercise routine is riding the Keiser m3i in air conditioned space for an hour in gear 12 &15.
I have previously owned and used both fan resistance and friction resistance indoor cycles as well as rollers and standard bike exercise machines, but required significant repairs and part replacements over their long lives. All required adapted bicycle computers to provide objective exercise data, self made handle bars, seat attachment points to provide fit and comfort I needed, made significant noise noise in use. All were discarded after significant parts failures, along with other exercise devices (weight lifting and treadmill) when the need to restrict significant movement to air conditioned spaces without the need for balancing (I require crutches or other support to stand or walk).
| Package Weight | 130 Pounds |
|---|---|
| Brand Name | Keiser |
| Model Name | M3i |
| Color | Black - Fully Assembled |
| Manufacturer | Keiser |
| Part Number | Keiser-M3i |
