Looks okay, I guess, but I would spend my money (and less of it) on another bike. I think bikes like these are designed for people who want to get into biking, they do not know anything about bikes (therefore they do not know any better), and the Trek name helps seal the deal. I would look at another bike but that is just me. Also, disc brakes are not going to give you any more stopping power. They are over prised and geared toward looks rather than real life benefit. Some will disagree with me on the disc breaks but I have ridden bikes with disc brakes and they do not stop any faster or better than any other breaking system. I think you would be just as happy with a $500.00 bike, purchase lights, frame pump, tire levers and extra tubes, a good lock and have some cash left over to go out and get something that isn't bike related or bike related if you want. That would be up to you. Just my opinion.