Stryd users - worth buying?

Hi,

I have the Epix 2 and I run 5-6 times a week and enjoying all the data provided from the watch and I mostly follow the daily suggestions given me every day. I have seen a lot of commercial from Stryd and I am curious if this little tech thing will add some benefits to me or is it overkill when having the Epix 2 and the HRM-Pro?

Thanks,

Johannes

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AlbertoGaMo over 2 years ago in reply to AlbertoGaMo +2

Anyway the topic was about the Stryd and for me it's a big no.. it's better to use the footpod or running dynamic pod, HRM-pro( or plus) or just the watch with last alpha(native running from the wrist…
AlbertoGaMo over 2 years ago +1 suggested

I've been using Stryd for years till the change to a subscription model. For me, I'd tell you without any doubt..a big NO.

It's better for pace but only if it's a flat course. Using it in trails…
speedtriple99 over 2 years ago +1

If very serious about power/watt-training, it probably is the best. I am not that serious, did buy it mostly to get correct distance on the old F6 Pro. So with latest FW on Epix2, and also using HRM Pro…

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0 PallMe over 2 years ago

Don't know if hrm-pro gives distance on threadmill, but other than that I don't think you need it. Personally I mostly use my stryd to keep track on threadmill distance, without worrying about switching threadmill midway or threadmill reset, because you cannot pause more than a few seconds at my gym.

0 trux over 2 years ago in reply to PallMe

PallMe said:
Don't know if hrm-pro gives distance on threadmill,

It does

0 AlbertoGaMo over 2 years ago

I've been using Stryd for years till the change to a subscription model. For me, I'd tell you without any doubt..a big NO.

It's better for pace but only if it's a flat course. Using it in trails is useless ..if you do fast intervals. The same. And during windy conditions the same.

The worst part is that if you have any problem it's always your fault. Never from Stryd but they have just released a new one better and that their selling points are the issues people claimed with the other pod.

I've found that Garmin Footpod is great for pace and distance(not yet the HRM) or simply MultiGNSS for distance.

Anyway it's only my opinion..you can find many more info googleing it. F.ex. there was some great opinions in the5krunner web.

0 speedtriple99 over 2 years ago

If very serious about power/watt-training, it probably is the best. I am not that serious, did buy it mostly to get correct distance on the old F6 Pro. So with latest FW on Epix2, and also using HRM Pro, I have no real use for the Stryd anymore. Did some comparison runs, distance is same with or without Stryd on Epix2 - in "difficult GPS conditions" (Stryd did solve distance problems on F6 Pro, so for other watch users than Epix2- Stryd might still be a very good solution).

0 AlbertoGaMo over 2 years ago in reply to speedtriple99

I hope Garmin will continue polishing Running with Power related training and all suggests that.

I still cannot understand why Garmin has discontinued its footpod. I use it everyday and it's really great.

0 trux over 2 years ago in reply to AlbertoGaMo

AlbertoGaMo said:
I still cannot understand why Garmin has discontinued its footpod

Because they replaced it by the Running Dynamics Pod, which is even better. It is no more called "footpod" because you are no more supposed to wear it on the shoe. The RD Pod can collect data much better when positioned symmetrically on your waist.

0 AlbertoGaMo over 2 years ago in reply to trux

Yes, I know. I have one but it has the same problem as HRM-pro with distance on the treadmill or trail running. Footpod is more precise in distance. At least for me and I use it in combination with HRM-Pro to get the running dynamic metrics(but distance from the footpod)

0 trux over 2 years ago in reply to AlbertoGaMo

You just need to calibrate it properly with an outdoor activity. HRM-Pro works very accurately for the treadmill distance for me.

0 AlbertoGaMo over 2 years ago in reply to trux

I've tried i don't know how many times... Runs longer than 1 hour changing pace as Garmin says but always short.

0 AlbertoGaMo over 2 years ago in reply to AlbertoGaMo

Anyway the topic was about the Stryd and for me it's a big no.. it's better to use the footpod or running dynamic pod, HRM-pro( or plus) or just the watch with last alpha(native running from the wrist)