I think that bike looks fine. You would have to ride it and evaluate the fit and comfort for yourself. The seat doesn't look very comfy. Many people consider racks and fenders essential for commuter bikes, this bike has no mounts for attaching those, but it would be possible to attach them with clamping options if you wanted. The tires that are on there look maybe 28mm wide already, which is a good bit cushier than racing 23mm tires, and there is plenty room in the fork and chainstays for more if you wanted a softer ride for bad city streets. The gearing looks like it has a fairly wide range -- not like mountain bike wide though -- if you are reasonably young/light/fit that gearing should be able to get you up hills that are not too terribly steep.