The Trek 7500fx is really more like a flat bar road bike than a hybrid/comfort bike. It is also a great bike for touring as well. A very versatile bike which can do road riding on 700x23 skinny tires or you can put on cushier tires (700x38, for example) for a little light trail riding. Suspension on the front is only going to add weight to the ride, if you're mostly on pavement or light trail. Go for the FX series if you plan to ride longer distances as a goal.