Using Strava with power meter
So I’m thinking of picking up a Stages single-leg power meter for my Emonda with Shimano 105 groupset. This seems like a reasonably priced and popular option based on my research; however, any other suggestions for a different power meter would be welcomed. My main goal is to get more data to better structure training and keep track of progress.
My main question is this: can I just use the free version of Strava to log/interpret my data? It’s hard to tell what exactly I’ll have access to, since Strava changes so frequently and old posts about functionality are quickly out of date. Ideally, I would just use my phone and not have to invest in a cycling computer to make use of the power meter. On the other hand, if I have to pay for Strava “premium” to really access the data and utilize the meter to its fullest, I think I would rather bite the bullet and invest in a computer.
What would be the benefits of using a dedicated cycling computer in lieu of Strava on my iPhone?