For what it's worth, it might be advisable to put up with the hard ride, and do the journey on RFT's. I'm happy I switched to non-RFT's (more grip, quieter ride, more comfortable), but I hit a pot hole at 110 km/h on the Pacific Highway last April, and bulged a sidewall. Toss-up really if the RFT's might have prevented that, or transmitted the energy through to the suspension and broken something there.
As for emergency kits, I have the Slime goo plus a foot pump. I got my foot pump from Big W ($25), and it is remarkably efficient. Don't buy the cheaper one, and don't buy the one from SuperCheap. Advantages of the foot pump:
- Cheap
- Always works (I use mine every week for adjusting our tyre pressures, including my MTB)
- No battery drain
- Doesn't overheat and stop during a long inflation
Enjoy the trip to BrisVegas!
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