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@Smallfurry
The problem with that trek is the brakes.
As a commuter/utility bike it is brilliant. The gear range, geometry, and wheel strength (assumed), make it suitable for carrying small loads or maybe a child seat. The belt drive, hub gears, and non-rim brakes, make it great for hassle free winter commuting. But the weak brakes let it down, in terms of both of these uses (IMHP).
I agree its not the most aggressive of geometries, but then thats a matter of peronal preferance.