lz8028

My trusty TravelPro Crew 9 26" 2-wheeled upright is probably going to die on me soon so I'm thinking ahead for a replacement. To my shock and horror I couldn't find any decent 2-wheeler from any major brands larger than a 22", as most of them only carries spinners now (except B&R, they have some really pricy upright rollers.)

I've had horrible experiences with spinners before when they first came out. I was dragging a 26" hard side spinner (along with about 30kg of company brochures and clothes) over cobbled-stone paved streets on 2-wheels (just like you would a normal roller case) and one of the hind wheels snapped off during one of my first trips. I took it back for warranty repair, went on another trip, only for the other hind wheel to break. Since then I have avoided spinners like a plague, but my choices are running out. Shall I let go of my fears and embrace the future? Or shall i just suck it up and buy the B&R rolling upright?

MtlTourist

Amazon still sells TravelPro 26" 2-wheeled rollaboards such as this one:

Hoyaheel

Sierra Trading Post has lots of 2 wheel 26" options now - including Travelpro http://www.sierratradingpost.com/rol...uggage~d~4872/

(went through a panicked phase a couple years ago when I couldn't find any 20" 2 wheel carry-ons! But they're still out there too)

Ebags also has a ton listed, including my favorite Eagle Creek (well, they don't have the bag I have since I think it's discontinued now....I rarely use the 26" these days anyway, so it should last a while) http://www.ebags.com/category/luggag...rigin=left_nav

glennaa11

I'll second eBags. I have their 25" 2-wheeled bag and it's great. Served me well all over Asia and various places in Europe. http://www.ebags.com/product/ebags/t...uctid=10186875

They have other options in this class as well.

aktchi

Hardly. I see them all the time, both in use as well as in stores.

gobluetwo

OP is based in HKG, so the US-oriented recommendations may not necessarily be applicable. That having been said, many respectable brands (Briggs & Riley, Travelpro, Tumi, Samsonite, Victorinox) still have 2 wheel suitcases. Rimowa, however, has gone all 4-wheel.

lz8028

Yeah in HKG it's pretty much all 4 wheels (even Tumi). I saw that one on Amazon too but they won't ship to HKG. But I'll definitely look around shops my next trip to US, or at least look for someone whose address I can use for shipping.

Thanks for everyone's comments.

ctbarron

The title made me laugh. I just had to buy a "like new" bag off of eBay to find what I wanted.

Hoyaheel

Sorry, I rarely check the personal info. However - the OP just asked if the suitcases are extinct, not where to find them

If it's a geographical issue, it truly sucks - but hopefully you'll find what you want on your travels in the next year!

wendyg

Both Eagle Creek and LL Bean certainly have them. Pretty sure LL Bean will ship anywhere.

wg

GUWonder

A lot of the wheeled, duffel bag shaped bags have just two wheels.

BA Humbug

Here's an HK-oriented answer for you -- try the "old" department stores and lesser-mainlander frequented malls, such as Wing On, Sincere. They still carry a lot of the less popular and more practical models, which include 2-wheelers.

Intertraffic

My wife refuses to use spinner bags. We've had good luck on eBags and you can get great deals at places like Marshalls if you prefer to see it in person first.

Calliopeflyer

Definitely still around - My bags from LL Bean and MEC (Canadian rough equivalent to REI) both have 2 wheels only. I got tired of spinners rolling away on uneven surfaces.

Sakae

The same question I've asked Rimowa, and they advised me to contact resellers whether they still carry "old" stock, but, according to response I received, Rimowa stopped making 2-wheelers (which I prefer over a spinner version; don't ask). Perhaps sales were slow, I am not sure why that decision was taken, but Tumi seems to adopt similar philosophy. They still selling couple of models, but who knows for how long. To add insult to the injury, spinners on my location are also massively more expensive over 2 wheelers.