How easy is it to put racks, fat tires and fenders on the Trek? Which bike are you more comfortable on? Do you prefer drop bars or straight bars? Can you fit panniers on the Trek without your heels hitting the panniers? Lots of people turn old steel framed, rigid (no suspension) mountain bikes into tourers and have a great time with them, it's all a question of which bike you would rather spend all day riding for a few days at a time.