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Add to SafariWhen comparing Keiser M3i vs Schwinn MY16 130, the Slant community recommends Keiser M3i for most people. In the question“What are the best exercise bikes?” Keiser M3i is ranked 2nd while Schwinn MY16 130 is ranked 3rd. The most important reason people chose Keiser M3i is:
Seat and handlebars can be moved up, down, or horizontally to adjust them for your needs. Users from 4’0’’ to 6’5’’ have reported that they have no problem adjusting the bike for their comfort, with room to spare for taller or shorter people.
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Pros
Pro Easily adjustable to any size user
Seat and handlebars can be moved up, down, or horizontally to adjust them for your needs. Users from 4’0’’ to 6’5’’ have reported that they have no problem adjusting the bike for their comfort, with room to spare for taller or shorter people.
Pro Very quiet
The sound of heavy breathing during your workout will be louder than any noise that this bike makes.
Pro Great build quality
This bike is rust-resistant and made out of stainless steel. The flywheel is mounted on the rear to protect it from drops of sweat.
Pro High variety of resistance levels
The magnetic resistance on this bike offers 24 gears, giving you a lot of options for customizing the intensity of your workout.
Pro Requires very little maintenance
There’s no wear and tear on the magnets inside the flywheel and according to Keiser, the belt-drive requires no maintenance at all. You might have to tighten up a bolt or screw from time to time, but other than that, this bike doesn’t require any maintenance.
Pro The bike is very stable
The Keiser M3i weighs 140 lbs, which makes it stable. There won't be any wobbling while you are doing your exercise.
Pro Smooth performance
This bike uses magnetic resistance, which means there’s no friction between moving parts. This gives the bike a very smooth performance.
Pro Everything you need in an excercise bike for an affordable price
The feature list for this bike is impressive at this price. The MY16 has 22 preset workouts, a computer that tracks your stats, offers good versatility of resistance levels. It has a heart rate monitor, a fan, and a USB port for connecting to your mobile devices, and a water bottle holder.
Pro Offers multiple workout routines
The Schwinn 130 is equipped with DualTrack™ computer, it has many great features, that include 22 exercise programs and goal tracking that measures your progress and keeps you motivated.
Pro Wide range of resistance
There are 20 levels of resistance on this bike which can be adjusted with buttons on the console. Besides from elite athletes, anyone can find the level best suited their physical condition.
Pro USB port allows you to charge your phone or tablet during workout
This means that you can watch movies and videos or listen to music on your phone or tablet and not worry about the battery of your device.
Pro The monitor provides 13 different measurments of your workout
The two LCD screens show data about your current workout, like speed, time, distance, resistance level, revolutions per minute, heart rate, calories, intensity, your goal, and others.
Pro You can monitor your heart rate
This bike is equipped with grip heart rate sensors on the handlebars. There are 8 heart rate programs that allow you to work out on a specific heart rate.
Pro Easily replaceable seat
If you don't find the seat of this bike comfortable it can be easily replaced with any other biycycle seat.
Pro Adjustable seat
The height of the seat can be adjusted for your needs.
Pro Three-speed fan keeps you cool during workouts
There is a fan at the base of the console/monitor that blows air at you, and keeps you cool during workouts.
Cons
Con Not all assembly tools are included
To assemble this bike you’ll need a torque wrench, crowfoot, regular wrenches, and a screwdriver. If you do not own these tools, you’ll need to buy them or borrow from a friend.
Con No preset programs
The bike doesn't come with any preset workouts.
Con Does not integrate with most workout apps
The only app that works with the built-in Bluetooth is GoInd, which has been rated as a very poor app. If syncing your workout data with popular apps (such as Strava, HealthKit, etc) this is probably not the best option for you.
Con Not possible to adjust the position of handlebars
You can only adjust the angle of the handlebars.
Con Poor pedal design makes use difficult for people with large feet
There's not much space between pedals and the bike itself. Users with big feet (men's size 12) will probably have an issue with the heel of your foot hitting the side of the bike.
Con Not suitable for pedaling standing up
While it is possible, it's not comfortable to pedal standing up and if done regularly it shortens the lifespan of the bike.
