Luggage advice/info sought

My cheaper luggage pieces are coming to the end of their natural lives,
while good quality ones are being rendered out of date because they are
28"-29" meant for the 70 LB era and get easily overloaded in the new 50
LB age. I am therefore in the market for a couple of 26" pieces. Any
recommendations would be appreciated.

My eternal favorite is the Briggs Riley line. However, one doesn't buy
luggage everyday and I realize that the landscape might have changed
during the years I wasn't paying attention.

Some specifics:

Right now I can get discontinued BR 26" for $240---non-expanding kind,
but in light of my concern about weight I am not sure if I want
expandability.

I like Boyt too, but can't spot a decent sale. Tumi and Victorinox NXT
are always nice but too pricey.

Delsey Helium Pro is $175, Helium Breeze $110. But Delsey has so many
lines---fusion, breeze, 250GX or some such, Pro, Pilot, Elite,
Signature!---and I don't know where each stands.

Your experience and advice will be greatly appreciated.