Originally posted by Thulsadoom
Sure, it would be a lot easier getting up that hill if the 50 pounds were loaded in panniers.
I know-- 50 lbs is 50 lbs, and I probably have never had 50 lbs in my panniers. It may be just psychological, but it feels like I'm dragging the trailer up the hill. With panniers it feel like I'm riding it up the hill. It probably does not make any real difference. And to be fair, it is a really steep, but short pitch which is not fun even on a bare bike.