I would say yes also get it. If you are going the route of MTB with front suspension to commute on, the benefit is of course you can take it off road if you wish. Unlike a road or a hybrid, or even a comfort bike, it will handle better off road. Sure it does not ride as well as a road or touring bike on pavement, but there are downsides to every bike in certain applications. However if this is strictly a commuter, and nothing more you might want to think of a hybrid. I still think a good MTB would be better for if you need to go off the pavement real fast and it is rough doing so a MTB would suit the task better.