OMG that's funny! I never considered the Dutch to have deep pockets BTW but I've heard the stereotype.

I test rode a "telescoping" type bike a year ago. I actually liked it. I believe it was a 16" wheel model and had 6 speeds.

It was being displayed at an airshow and I believe they wanted about $350 Canadian for it. (bright yellow frame - other colours available) Rode it around the show for about 15 minutes... pavement, grass, taxiway, runway...oh my.

Seemed quite civil. Could have been the Giatex I've seen online. (looked like it...but it's been a year)

C