Farley 9

In mountain-bike land, this is a pedaling-speed measure - how fast it rolls when you're working for it. As a result, it trades speed for comfort, durability, or practicality. The setup that matters most here is a heavier build, wheel momentum that helps it carry speed between pedal strokes, relatively narrow MTB tires that roll quickly, and mid-size wheels that balance agility and momentum.

On steep roads, it comes in at 8.3/10. Within Mountain bikes, it ranks above average. The easiest gear is very spin-friendly on hills. The easiest gear works out to about 16.5 gear inches. On the ‘easier low gear’ scale, it sits around ~90% versus similar bikes. We use “gear inches” as a shortcut for climbing gearing. Lower numbers mean you can spin more easily when it gets steep. Weight is around 18.3 kg — on steep, slow climbs that extra mass becomes more noticeable. You’ll be able to keep a steady spin even when it gets steep. Specs can vary by size and build, and some manufacturer details aren’t always published, so treat this as a strong guide rather than a guarantee.

Suspension effectiveness is 1/10. That aligns with “Minimal suspension”. It’s tuned for smooth routes rather than broken or technical terrain. There’s no active suspension here, so the wheels follow the surface directly. You’ll notice more vibration and sharp hits on broken surfaces. Over repeated bumps, the bike won’t stay as composed as setups with more suspension support.

Balanced fit - a middle ground between comfort and speed. It feels this way because the bar sits about 62 mm below the saddle (a moderate drop), and you'll be stretched forward about 577 mm in total (long). You'll likely be near 32 degrees of lean.

A modular front-end gives more freedom to change stem length or bar width, Because cables are routed internally, adjustments may take more work, From the seatpost text provided, there are no strong constraints or bonuses; A dropper makes it easier to shift between climbing and descending positions. That is why we tag it Moderately Adjustable.

Ride comfort is 7.5/10 — on a real ride it feels easygoing over rough patches. That’s why it’s labeled Comfortable. The posture is neutral (posture 6/10, torso ~32°), which gives a steady, predictable feel without pushing you too far forward.

The price looks hard to justify versus similar options. Value is scored 1–10: higher is better value, lower means you’re paying more than similar bikes. Uses MSRP as a baseline; real-world prices can be lower (discounts can change the value). On the spec comparison, it sits roughly 63% above what similar builds typically cost. In its peer group, it’s one of the pricier listings, beating only about 10% of them. Quick reference: €3.999 listed versus about €2.448 for a comparable build. Overall, you can likely find better value elsewhere.

This setup is designed to stay stable and grippy on softer surfaces. Tires around 4.5 in usually mean it’s more confident on loose, soft surfaces (for example sand or snow). Suspension type (Rigid) fits this kind of terrain.