I can only take just so much techno. Or disco for that matter. Beat or no beat, in the long run I find it boring. Luckily, my spin instructor is a musical omnivore. Something different every time, even classics if the rhythm is what she needs for that class. I suggest you go browse at CDbaby.com. You can download sample tracks for free, and they pay 2c per track to the artist so you don't even have to feel guilty about it. Then if the samples grab you, you can buy the whole cd. I've gone out an bought one after hearing it in spin class -- Paul Simon, Rhythm of the Saints. It has some really motivating beats, and also lyrics and melodies that keep your mind entertained so it's not listening to your muscles complaining.