Salsa has redesigned the Casseroll, and in some ways the new model is more suitable for touring. That is, it has canti brakes and clearance for larger tires (up to 38 mm w/ fenders). It also has a taller head tube. However, Salsa still describes the Casseroll as a sporter tourer suitable for light touring and commuting but not intended for heavy, loaded touring. Better choices for loaded touring in the same price range would include the LHT, Soma Saga, Bruce Gordon BLT or Bob Jackson World Tour.