Yes, it was originally a 700c bike, but it was wearing 27" wheels in that photo because I had them on hand when I bought the bike. When I found it, it had a 26" rear wheel and the brake pads rubbed on the tire.
I'm now riding a battered '90 Rockhopper comp which I'm thinking about outfitting as my commuter. I just need to resist the urge to make it pretty