Which chain is on the Vado 5.0?

[GuruUno]

My head is exploding!
I went through this dilemma a month or so ago....and after posting photos and being told that my original chainring was unusually worn and was mounted incorrectly, I put the new one on as referenced (the right way?) and the markings/stencil/wording is facing the motor, not towards to outside/pedal. The point is I guess that these came from the factory this way?
Regardless, now mounted as directed (via here) and zero issues. Actually, I had zero issues with the previous one at 2500 miles, but I'd assume it was to ultimately occur if it was wearing incorrectly.....

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I have a gut feeling that this specific chain-ring is perfectly symmetrical...

 

[TS25]

I have a gut feeling that this specific chain-ring is perfectly symmetrical...

... and I'll meet you at the end of your trek in front of the monument.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

... and I'll meet you at the end of your trek in front of the monument.

You should have retained your old chainring (I should have done the same). When the time comes to replace the chainring (a year ahead maybe) then I take photos and exact measurements

 

[Igor M]

 

[Stefan Mikes]

OK...

 

[TS25]

You should have retained your old chainring

I did (see pic in #77)

 

[Igor M]

Morning,
I've been extremely busy these days, following the discussion, and I'm not sure what the conclusion is?
What is the correct position of chainring?

 

[TS25]

What is the correct position of chainring?

Your chainring ist mounted correctly, don't worry. Just compare it with the pictures I had linked in #79.

 

[TS25]

I inquired about the mounting of the 'newer' Praxis Wave chainring at two German online shops that sell them.

Got an answer of (only) one of them: mount it with icon/diagram and logos to the inner side, as before.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I inquired about the mounting of the 'newer' Praxis Wave chainring at two German online shops that sell them.

Got an answer of (only) one of them: mount it with icon/diagram and logos to the inner side, as before.

Which only proves the phrase "Ye goode ole Specialized" and the fact the ring is non directional

This is how the original Praxis chainring looked like when I took it off my Vado on 3rd of December 2020. The 48T engraving was on the opposite side, facing the frame. (I have found this photo in my archive accidentally).