This week I noticed that REI has brought back the ADV 1.1, with a new list price of $1699. I haven't followed the market closely through the pandemic, but my wife is in the market for a touring bike and we are looking at this one, along with the Surly Disc Trucker and a couple of others.

Could those familiar with the "old" ADV 1.1 / Randonee / Safari comment on what has changed for the better, or worse? How does the value compare now vs five years ago? I realize inflation is a thing but I am finding the new prices a bit hard to stomach. If we can find a used LHT in the right size we might go for that instead.