Hi Dar
I'm sure TE'ers with personal experience will pitch in here... I've not done this yet on my mixte but I just did it with my Surly Cross Check. Since a triple crankset is wider than a double, you'll also need to replace the bottom bracket (for a longer one) and the front derailleur (for a longer one). Does your bike shop have the right ones to fit your mixte's frame, or can they get them?
Best of luck!
Rebecca
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