Road triple vs. Mtn. triple

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Are modern road triples tough enough for touring, of is best to use tough, "heavy duty" mtn. triples.

Are modern road triples tough enough for touring, of is best to use tough, "heavy duty" mtn. triples.On the front, I have a Shimano 105 triple with a 105 derailleur. Very sturdy and good quality. They work great for touring.

The rear is where mtb components may be better for touring because they have a broader range of gears. I use a Shimano 12-32 nine-speed cassette with a Shimano Deore LX rear derailleur. The chain is a Shimano 9 speed chain.

It all works great together.

More the question is whether a road triple offers enough low end gears for a fully laden touring bike on that mountain pass climb.