Uruk,

Thank you for the update. The pics are great and the commentary is helpful in comparing to my experiences with the Trek Soho belt driven. As much as I've enjoyed the Soho, Its not been all roses with my bike and Ill be going in to give the hub a cleanout/ regrease in coordination with the LBS this week.

Hopefully the creaking issue will be solved with some adjusting by the ebb. Dont assume its the belt drive. It could be the hub (oil bath or regrease), the ebb, or even the seat. If ebb, there are some options you have if you check the internet including replacing it with a higher quality ebb.