I went in to try the Ruby and the Ridley after not finding anything at the first shop at all. I liked the Ruby right away but then I liked the fit of the Liz even more. I wasn't even going to try the Amira, but he sent me out on it "on a hunch" he said and I just adore it. I can't tell you in technical terms why it felt different to me, and he had the same seat and height on it so it couldn't have been that. But it just felt like an extension on me, like I fit in it instead of on it if that makes sense. I had my mind pretty made up, but all the adjectives being used were confusing me. I'm pretty set on the Amira, I just have to decide if I want to wait and pay more for the SL4 or if the Elite will be just fine. I know I don't want to get another bike for a long long time, so part of me is being selfish and wanting to spend the extra $$ on it, but part of me keep thinking about the kids, and what I would be able to do for everyone else with that $1800 for the upgrade. I know in the end I'll probably go with the Elite and love it, but it's still fun to consider the SL4. :-)