New Rig: Update

I just got back from our maiden voyage to the grocery store, and what a smooth ride!  The trailer, no surprise, actually stabilizes the bike.  The drag does make the average speed of the bike about 30% less, but there is no noticeable increase in effort.  Again, even up hills, you just go slower, but it doesn't require much extra work, even under load.  The first trip included the following prioritized list of supplies:

1 six pack of beer

2 boxes of doggie snacks

1 lb butter

1 qt yogurt

1 pack cream cheese (for secret special thanksgiving breakfast)

1 can black beans

1 bottle laundry soap

1 bottle dish soap

1 bag fruit and nut granola

1 jar of chili garlic sauce (Sambal)

6 rolls of toilet paper

1 large bottle of olive oil

1 large bottle of balsamic vinegar 

1 small bag of jelly bellies

5 apples

2 lemons

2 limes

1 bunch green onions

1 red pepper

1 green pepper

1 bag of mushrooms

1 new hardback book (Stephen King short stories)

Not a bad haul for a guy on a bike!