Power meter or footpod?

I just noticed Garmin Fenix has an option (in Sensors & Accessories) to pair an external ANT+ device as a power meter or a footpod. In my case I use Stryd (https://www.stryd.com). Should I pair it as a power meter, a footpod, or both?

As per my understanding the footpod measures pace and distance while a power meter registers the the power output of the rider/runner. Stryd seems to combine both, hence my question.

0 bjornhellstrom over 6 years ago

You register it as a footpod (powermeter is for cycling powermeters).

Remeber that you also need to download one of the Stryd datafields and also add that to one of the datapages.

You have the complete instructions here:
https://support.stryd.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000949733-FR-645-w-and-w-o-music-FR935-Fenix-5X-Fenix-5-Fenix-5S-with-Stryd

0 AllanOlesen67 over 6 years ago

If you connect it as a power meter, it will also calculate power during cycling. And it will have absolutely no relation to your real cycling power.

So as Björn says, only connect it as a foot pod, and install the Stryd Power data field to get the power information without connecting it as a power meter.

Also remember to configure the Stryd Power data field with the ID number of your Stryd. You do that in the Garmin Connect app on your phone. This will give you a more stable connection to the pod (because it allows the connection to be initiated from the watch, I guess).

0 Cyberwiz over 6 years ago

You register it as a footpod (powermeter is for cycling powermeters).

Remeber that you also need to download one of the Stryd datafields and also add that to one of the datapages.

You have the complete instructions here:
https://support.stryd.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000949733-FR-645-w-and-w-o-music-FR935-Fenix-5X-Fenix-5-Fenix-5S-with-Stryd

Thank you both Bjorn and Allan!

0 ic3cold over 6 years ago

Hi there. I just got a Fenix 5 (on sale from Amazon) and am interested in getting Stryd. Any issues with connectivity? I read on the Stryd site they do not fully support the Fenix 5 due to the ANT+ issue. My Wahoo heart rate and cadence sensors pair well enough, but my Kickr Powermeter does not...connects/disconnects every 5-10s). Bluetooth seems to work well though... Any how just curious.

0 Paul.Stevens over 6 years ago

My Stryd is connected as both, it allows power to be recorded by 3rd party apps and supplies accurate footed data, it does not impact cycling power or anything else since you won't be wearing it while cycling

0 AllanOlesen67 over 6 years ago

it does not impact cycling power or anything else since you won't be wearing it while cycling

Why do you think you know what I wear while cycling?

I have had the pod report power during a cycling activity because i wore the same shoes.

0 Former Member over 6 years ago

Ic3cold - I have a Fenix 5 connected to Stryd with no issues. I believe there were connectivity issues in the past - I spoke to them and they told me they have been resolved. That's the trouble with old posts and forums.

They do list it as a supported watch on the home page now.

0 ic3cold over 6 years ago

Thanks on the Stryd front. I don’t see it listed as supported and just wnat things to work :) https://support.stryd.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003966373-Fenix-5-Fenix-5S. Am thinking I will return my F5 in favor of the upcoming F5+.