Originally Posted by
Barrettscv
I would use a CX frame or a sports/touring frame for the usage you describe. The Sportive will fit 700x25 tires, but wider tires will be needed for anything off-road. Also, the chain-stays are too short for loaded touring. The Sportive could allow about 20 lbs of load for Brevets or credit-card touring, but not loaded touring. I have a Cyclocross bike that is a better all-around bike that the Sportive.
According to Lynskey , the Sportive has "Clearance for 28c tire (25c when using mudguards)".
http://www.lynskeyperformance.com/store/sportive.html
Chainstays are 42.5 cm which is good touring bike length.
Ofcourse, everyone on BF knows that CX bikes cure cancer, athletes foot and baldness in all cases.