Honestly, thank you all for taking the time to help me out! Everyone has brought up some great points against the good of commuting. I'll definitely think over everyone's inputs.

Though, I do have one other question. About the tires on the bike. How well would a 700x28c tire work out for commuting? Could it withstand a few rainstorms and bumps?

Thanks, again, guys! I really appreciate all the help!