This Birdy Standard 9 speed worth getting for $1,500? Also from looking at the specs, about what year was it released?

Frame: BIRDY Monocoque
Fork: BIRDY spring suspension
Color: Scotch Brite + Coating
Head Sets: AL-2 1-1/8" H:27.5mm A-head type
BB Parts: 68/113mm steel axle
Seat Post: BIRDY AL7075 34.9x570mm black anodized w/ laser scale
Tire: Maxxis BIRDY 18x1.5" 90psi kevlar inside w/reflective sidewall
Rim: Alex DA16 w/ ground side walls & indicator 24H
Hub: F- BIRDY 24H / R: Shimano Alivio 36H
Chainwheel: BIRDY 56T w/ double chainguard
Freewheel: Shimano CS-HG50 9speed 11~32T
Derailleur: Shimano Alivio 9 speed
Shifter: Shimano Alivio 9speed right only
Saddle: Velo VL-3023 black
Pedal: VP-197 silver cage w/BS reflectors
Handlebar: AL2014 520mm black anodized
Stem: BIRDY adjustable stme 10degree
Brake: Avid SD5 V-brake
Brake Lever: Avid FR5 for V-brake
Accessory: Bell
Suspension Unit: Red PU
Dimensions Folded (HxWxL): 23.6" x 15.4" x 28.3" (60cm x 39cm x 72cm)
Weight (w/o pedal): 24 lbs (10.9kg)