I have an Electra Townie3, and I do sometimes use it to commute 7+ miles to work, one way. But if I were going to buy one bike for the purpose of commuting it would not be this one. The upright riding position is not at all aerodynamic. The seat is too big and soft to spend much time on the bike. Out of necessity for a 3 speed, the gears are too far apart. This is a good bike for short trips to run errands.