Silver King Unchained: BELT DRIVE....What a ride~!

[OddJob]

Beautiful day for a photo shoot in our capitol city! Lots of fun, old, brick and stone buildings in Lowertown area of St Paul. Cruising the alleys and streets on a quiet Tuesday morning.

Looking for input on a Final Photo for the Voting thread. Let me hear ya on which one you like best!

#1

#2

#3

#4

And some other fun shots from the morning.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

I like #4

 

[MattiThundrrr]

This one illustrates that it should be up against a dark background

look how that silver pops on the steps. Sparkles!!

 

[kingfish254]

Looking great. Have you tried taking any pics at less of an angle? It shows off the front of the bike well, but it doesn't do much at all to show of the unique drivetrain. Maybe even an angle pic from the rear?
Also, with those silver frames, it helps if the backdrop is a bit darker.

 

[kingfish254]

 

[Son of Kradus]

WOW, holy shmacko's I didnt even know you could get a belt drive on a pushy!,, are the sprokets hard to come by!

 

[OddJob]

WOW, holy shmacko's I didnt even know you could get a belt drive on a pushy!,, are the sprokets hard to come by!

The rear cog, and the front crank ring are Trek Bicycle products from their District model series around 2008-2010. The belt is a Gates timing belt, which is what they originally ran with their production bikes. Now you have to buy the belts from a supplier that carries the Gates or similar brand.

 

[OddJob]

Ex

This one illustrates that it should be up against a dark background View attachment 206946look how that silver pops on the steps. Sparkles!

Except of course the black belt and other 'dark parts' disappear on a very dark background.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

I like the second pic.

Unfortunately no matter which picture you choose, I'm afraid that the belt drive will go unnoticed in the full voting picture. Without prior knowledge it blends in like any other chain drive bike.

I would suggest that you make a last minute name change by adding in all caps BELT DRIVE to the title.

 

[OddJob]

I like the second pic.

Unfortunately no matter which picture you choose, I'm afraid that the belt drive will go unnoticed in the full voting picture. Without prior knowledge it blends in like any other chain drive bike.

I would suggest that you make a last minute name change by adding in all caps BELT DRIVE to the title.

Excellent idea! DONE!

 

[Chad T]

Second pic looks good. How do you like the belt drive? Always wanted to try one. Assume it's smooth/quiet?

 

[late for dinner]

This image might be worth a quick ride thru the editing bay. IMHO

 

[OddJob]

Second pic looks good. How do you like the belt drive? Always wanted to try one. Assume it's smooth/quiet?

Hey Chad! Thanks for checking in. It is very quiet and seems to be holding up well. Took a bit to get it at the right tension, much tighter than any chain would ever be. This Silver King was the perfect opportunity to try it!

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

#1

 

[SwissGuy]

#2 it shows the most of the bike without distraction in the background.

 

[OddJob]

You guys didn't think I'd stop at just 4 choices, didja?

Found a couple cool new places on my ride in Lowertown today. And the revisited the steps to the coffee shop...Ding! Round 2!

#5

#6

#7

#8

#9

....and...GO!

 

[The Renaissance Man]

#1 but cropped a little tighter.

 

[OddJob]

#1 but cropped a little tighter.

Do you mean the first of these new photos? So, actually #5 , as labeled?

Don't think I want it much tighter than this ^ ? Took some off from the original.

 

[kingfish254]

#5 or #7

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Oops, yes #5.

Looks better with the crop too.