I guess there’s not too much more you can say than that.
I would presume that the cost for the firmware upgrade would be more than the current $100 difference between STRYD and STRYD Live. I would guess in the short term there would not be too many takers for the upgrade but, maybe, as running with power grows it is a nice insurance policy to have in your bag. Well, on your foot.
STRYD vs. STRYD LIVE
| STRYD LIVE | STRYD | |
| Metrics | Pace, distance, cadence, vertical oscillation, ground time | Power, form power, leg stiffness, pace, distance, cadence, vertical oscillation, ground time |
| Charging | Wired | Wireless |
| Battery life | Excellent | Excellent |
| Zwift Compatibile | Yes | Yes |
| Stryd Insights | No | Yes |
| Buy | Buy Stryd Live on this page for $99 | Get STRYD here for $100 more |
| STRYD Live is limited edition pod specifically designed to be used on Zwift. STRYD is a running power pod designed for runners and triathletes. | ||
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I don‘t get why why they haven‘t made the live (like lite) version upgradable to the full version. The live version for 50.- bucks, to begin with. If you then like to get the full benefit of all features, you‘ll just pay the upgrade fee and install the new firmware.
? – see above 😉
Didn‘t see that one (tiny) line. 😞
i’ll change the font next time (and the title) 😉
I would believe that it would cost less than $100 for the firmware upgrade from STRYD LIVE to STRYD Power due to the lower build cost with no wireless charging and the charger itself. The cost of entry into the STRYD eco system with the Live version is $100 and to upgrade to power would be say $50. STRYD Power version costs $50 more for the wireless charging component. Thoughts?
That would then make the upgrade path cheaper in total than initially buying the full version. at least fro now
Is there a firmware update? I had one a few weeks ago and updated, went and checked after reading this and the app came back “up to date.” Is it phased?
STRYD Live, in the future, will be able to be updated by firmware to STRYD ‘normal’ for a fee.
Now with more metrics:
https://i.imgur.com/BujdDpP.png
?less metrics?
No, initially there was only pace, distance, cadence, but no VO and GT.
ah i see. i misunderstood.
it was a typo on the original “press release” that I copied. changes made, thank you.
Stryd live is a perfect alternative route for getting a full stryd with better charging characteristics and a 10 times lighter and smaller charger. The wireless charger is very bulky, and weighs 40 gram, the wired charger only 4 grams and is slightly larger than the Stryd shoe clip. Wired charging also charges the battery to 100% while wireless charging often stop around 90%. Additionally it is stuck to the charging platform, the Stryd (wireless Summit) has to be put horizontally and can fall of and even get lost.
So if you look for a Stryd that is more easy to take on multiday trails take the Stryd Live and upgrade it!
interesting suggestion (probably sensible too!)