Found an old link (thanks Google Images). This bike was named "Future Comfort". I'm curious as to how they would have defined "trekking" in 1999, but I don't think they meant "ride across a continent".

So, for 1999, the handlebars were rare, but they are more common now. Try the bike. See if you like it. If you do, get it and do some overnights, or some credit card trips.

Have fun!