Any tips for puncture prevention?

I know it is partly to do with the onset of wet weather but i am plagued by a series of punctures. Even with a new supposedly puncture resistant tyre (Specialized Armadillo Elite) and high pressures (120psi), I get a lot of rear wheel flats. Often 'slow' ones where at least I finish the ride and only notice the soft tyre later, or worse the next day. I'm pretty lightweight but do a lot of riding on urban roads. Anyone got any tips or advice that might help?
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Otherwise ride further out, float over debris.
Carbon 456
456 lefty
Pompino
White Inbred
Be more vigilant!
If you still want to go out, then be prepared to fix a puncture. 100 PSI better than 120 and if it's wet I would go even lower, 90 PSI, to get a bit more grip.
SLow punctures are a bit of a myth (especially at 120 PSI!), check out for flaws on your rim surface and/or defects in your rim tape
Check out your tyres before every ride for flints working their way in
First, don't ride in the gutter - keep a metre or so out.
Second at this time of year keep an eye out for evidence of the dreaded hedge flail that scatters thorns all over the road - you can sometimes even smell the freshly cut hawthorn. I have in extreme cases picked my bike and carried it a 100 metres or so on the reasoning it's quicker and less hassle than mending a puncture.
Unfortunately, punctures are part of cycling so be prepared with spare tubes and a pump whenever you go out. My wife had a huge blow out a couple of weeks ago that wrecked the tyre. Fortunately someone had a folder and we were able to fix it and be on our way in 10/15 minutes - so if you're going a very long way it could be a good idea to carry a folding spare tyre.
Geoff
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Also make sure you are not mending the same puncture several times over. Get that thorn (or glass) out.
Lithions in black/blue, done over 3000 miles and only one puncture, top tyre for the money.
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