spambait11- I do want a Roo EL. I think they are pretty cool. I guess I will just have to settle for a Bion-X Swift or maybe Birdy (but the 18" wheels would kill me with no tire choices). I thought like you did about the Roo. Finally good batts, improved range and BAM!!! Its gone. This is the stuff that just kills me about Dahon. I'll have to see what I can do about importing one. Everytime I heard the name I cracked up though. I couldn't figure if it was related to kangaroo or it was a relative of Superman. Was Roo El related to Jor-El or Kal-El?

I wouldn't mind have a Ciao either. Could have been a cool bike to invite a girl out on a date too. Something about a girl riding a bike in a skirt that reminds me of when I was living in Europe and dating this hot Austrian mädchen. She had a stepover bike with a wicker basket. Anyway I digrress. It would be great for inexperienced riders too with that easy step over. Ditto for the seasoned citizens that are quite so flexible. I love hub dynamos for lights.

OP the Ciao could be a cool bike if available in the US.