Thanks all. I've used a B+R 26" checked 2-wheel owned by a friend about 10-12 years ago before I got the Travelpro and agree that they are a level above in quality and the warranty is good, though you do pay for it up front. I will consider it though it might be overkill for our needs.

My experience with Travelpro has been good with the Crew series of carry-ons. I used to fly 2-3 roundtrips (sometimes with multiple connections) monthly for work and vacations and these things have held up if I don't check them. Have a couple flightcrew buddies who tried these as well though they managed to destroy them after a year or so before they went over to Purdy Neat rollaboards and never turned back. Those things are the Toyota Land Cruiser of luggage - indestructible, repairable, and they never stop.