Grog, Denise, and mommelisa, I can't thank you enough for your informative responses to my post. I have read and re-read your comments, and they are helping me toward making a decision. I do like the Trico hard case and would end up sending it via UPS or the like. Am also glad that it has rollers. That's a very reasonable price you found at ColoradoCyclists, mommelisa.

You all have made very good points that I must consider before going full steam ahead with any decision. Thanks very much !