Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 40,863
Likes: 3,115
From: Sacramento, California, USA
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Canyon Exceed, Specialized Transition, Ellsworth Roots, Ridley Excalibur
Those early 90s steel MTBs make awesome commuters. I have a 90-ish Spec. Rock Hopper that I bought at a yard sale and have held onto just because it's just so damn bombproof.
Get some slicks and a rack/pannier and you've got a great commuter. (Assuming it fits)