Would the Devinci Silverstone Sl 3 be an okay touring bike (credit card touring)?

[Cataboo]

Switching to a double will require - new cranks, new rear derailleur, and a new left shifter. And probably a new front derailleur. New cranks might require a new bottom bracket if it's not compatible with what's already on the bike.

[Triskeliongirl]

I don't know about these particular bikes, but these are the things I think you need to be looking at for a bike you want to use for touring:

1. Gearing. I tour with a 50/34 front, 11/34 rear, but can understand why some prefer a triple, especially for serious mountains and serious weight. Run the numbers through a gear calculator, and based on your abilities and the terrain make a choice.

2. Eyelets for racks and fenders if desired.

3. Accomodate wider tires for touring (28-32).

4. Comfort/fit.

[bikecanada]

Thanks for all the help! I decided to go for the Giant Avail 1 (green/white). It has eyelets on the back, a triple crankset and Shimano 105s. I went with an xs because the reach on the small felt a bit long. I haven't been able to take it out for a long ride though because it's snowing now!

[Grog]

Exciting stuff!

Can't wait to see pics of your touring trips!

[buddha_bellies]

Congrats! We want photos!!!

[Tri Girl]

Can't wait to see it all decked out for touring. I'm sure there will be many, many adventures to tell us all about...

[bikecanada]

Thanks! It will probably be a while before it's going to be loaded, but I like that it has rear eyelets I will post a pic of it soon!
I'm thinking of switching the bar tape to something fun. It's white right now and the bike is white/green right now (like grass/primary green), so I wonder if celeste would work for a colour to go with it. I like pink, but it would be too 'Easter' I think