Can anyone recommend a decent thin windproof? For winter I've got a Gore Tool, but it's too warm for now through autumn. I ordered a Gore Xenon AS and Oxyen SO, and the Xenon is best, but the inside is like PU and looks like it won't last well. Roubaix-type l/s jerseys can be too warm if there's no wind.
The Paramo Fuera Ascent could be suitable, despite the hood, so opinions on use when cycling would be appreciated.
Thanks
I've been looking at the Paramo Fuera Smock in Go Outdoors for £50.
It's very thin so shouldn't be too warm.
It says its waterproof, but when I went in store to view it the labels didn't say anything to back it up. Just that it was windproof and breathable.
Just got this:
and would definitely recommend. It's thin but still warm, I reckon you could wear on walks in UK for most of the year. It's even helmet compatible!
http://www.fieldandtrek.com/nike-acg-superlight-composite-jacket-442242
I bought one of these and it has been great very light weight and super stretchy.
It says its waterproof, but when I went in store to view it the labels didn't say anything to back it up. Just that it was windproof and breathable.
Works well over a merino jersey, and the hood rolls away neatly enough not to be a problem. I also find the material far more comfortable and pleasant to wear than Pertex, for example.
I think the Fuera smock is just showerproof, but I read somewhere that these can run a bit warm as the material is not as breathable as some, and they come up quite large and baggy, I find most of the walking type windproofs do so if it's windy you'll sound like you're trying to erect a tent in a force 10, the running and cycle tops might be better?
I use a Endura Rebound Jacket which is quite thin and very breathable, drys really quick and doesn't flap about, but don't know if it would last long if you ride where there's lots of brambles?
Just got this for the road:
£68.95
rode it back last night (off road) in very warm weather with a std t-shirt underneath (to test its breathability) - I sweated but wasn't unbearable - not the weather to wear it but seemed nice - thin but very windproof 
Had my Paramo Fuera Smock for a couple of months. tony_m above is spot on. Lightweight and breatheable means not totally waterproof. I actually wanted a hood to stay warm when stopped for a snack high up. The hood is secured by a popper so does not flap when packed away
I think the Fuera smock is just showerproof, but I read somewhere that these can run a bit warm as the material is not as breathable as some, and they come up quite large and baggy
Actually the opposite. It is very thin and the Paramo/Nikwax material is reckoned to be about the most breatheable out there
I ordered a Gore Xenon AS, but as it was too small sent it back but ordered a Gore Countdown AS as a replacement, as like you thought the Xenon wouldn't last long (eventually found it is a roady windstopped).
Much more impressed with the Countdown as it has a liner layer.
what's wrong with a short sleeve jersey, a gilet and arm warmers if it gets a bit colder? Gilet's can be picked up pretty cheap too. They'll also fit easily into a pack or jersey pocket.
As CaptainMainwaring says; Paramo water resistance is down to the partnership with Nikwax. I've got the Fuera windproof smock and use it for walking, and also for cycling from time to time as it is more breathable than the Altura Attack Extreme jacket I've got.
Yup, it is baggy - but then it is not cycling specific. However the hood is great as I can pull it over my helmet if there's a sudden deluge. It dries very quickly, too.
Montane Featherlite is very good. I wear a flouro yellow one when the wind picks up. Packs down to the size of an apple. Weighs nowt
Breathes like mad and is water resistant to a point. Heavy rain will get thru but light rain or drizzle is no problem for it.
The fuera is heavyweight and thicker compared to this.
I have a gore Phantom II, when its to warm for this i use an Endura FS260 Jersey, Love it!
I also use one of the Montane Featherlite's and find it excellent. It's not particularily durable but is relatively cheap and very, very light.
I have just got back from Go Outdoors with a Montane Featherlight...They're £20 in the sale at the mo 
Any pertex windproof will work...regualr jersey underneath.
I wear a Marmot Ion jacket which is pertex. At 150g or so its weight is not an issue to carry all the time. Cost me £20 a few years back.
Thanks guys. I did start thinking of gilet, but they're almost as pricey as jackets. My main use is for daily commute, so I don't want to carry bits. Will have a look at the Montane stuff as well as the Paramo.
+1 on the Montane Featherlights.
Plus they've got brilliant customer service at Montane...
theres a few thin windproof/waterproof at 'Dales wear' at Ingleton in the yorkshire Dales... i picked a 'white rock' jacket up for 24 quid...not bad for wind/waterproof use for the next few months....
Another +1 for Montane; they really are a good company to deal with. I busted a zip on 5 year old jacket, and sent it back. They repaired it FOC and had it back to me within the week, no questions asked.
Also +1 for just about any Pertex windshirt; I was going to replace my Rab Microlite (which I virtually live in) with that Rab Alpine that SkillWill mentioned, but the old one just keeps on going...
id reccommend:
montane featherlight (as others have), or
Gore Ozone jersey (the short sleeve jersey with windproofing on the front)+/- arm warmers as necessary, or
Gore gilet (the meshed back one not sure of its name) +/- armwarmers
Montane Featherlite Velo
the velo has a dropped back for biking. I find them excellent. pack size is tiny. The Featherlite Velo, or Featherlite jacket have full front zips whereas that go outdoors deal is a smock, which I find a right faff.
+1 Montane featherlight here
+1 Montane featherlight here too.
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