I've been periodically searching for any reviews of this jacket (here and elsewhere) and yours is the first I could find. Thank you for making it such a thorough review! My typical commute here in UT (yesterday's commute, for example) begins at about 50F at 8000feet, drops down the mountain down to about 70F for the interstate into the valley, and the day will hit mid-90s on the evening commute home in the valley before coming back up the mountain. This looks like one of the few jackets that can realistically provide a significant range of temp comfort while maintaining at least AA safety rating for 70+mph highway commuting.
@@cblais19 Keep it up! It's a valuable resource when no other reviews are available, and your reviews are thorough enough that I doubt any other reviews are necessary.
So far the only review I could find and it's a great one. Thank you! I'm curios if you find the ventilation sufficient since the lower part is laminated. And is there any chance you could strap up the top layer without removing the jacket? I'm about to buy the jacket, although I'm not sure about the fit, I'm a bit in between sizes at the moment.
I don't find it any worse than most of the "adventure" focused mesh suits, since pretty much every thing has big ass pockets down there. You can get the top layer zipped up & partially snapped in, but you're not going to be able to do the neck up without taking the jacket off I think. It's certainly less easy then throwing a full waterproof layer over top a mesh. I actually just switched over to the "R" model since it has a more durable waterproof layer for low speed off pavement drops. I think the "normal" model Is best suited for road focused touring.
Thanks for reviewing this very interesting jacket!Subscribed! Do you think it has enough ventilation for slow technical off road riding in very hot conditions? Thanks
I think if you anticipate harder slow technical riding, you’re better off with something like the Halo jacket or jersey over armor (the Bionic just got a revision as we go into the 2023 season!). The AMT is definitely on the adventure-touring or road biased side, but would be fine for long stretches of forest roads and some light trail use.
Thanks for doing the review and including fit info! I measure out to an XL but if I planned to add the thermal liner and tech air 5 do you suggest sizing up? Thanks!
Yeah, once all teh armor is in I don't have a ton of space in the Large, even if I find it a tad long on my torso (not unique to this jacket for sure).
Thanks for a very detailed review! Your point of view would be really helpful. Will this jacket be comfortable for urban everyday use? Will it be warm enough ( with it AMT thermal liner that is sold separately) for winter rides on a naked bike?
It should be! With the waterproof over top it'll be completely wind blocking, and the double-jacket nature means you should get a bit more of an air gap compared to a traditional laminated shell that'll help your insulated layer work better. Not sure I'd bother with the AMT thermal, I tend to just use the various excellent hiking mid layers I have. It's a comfortable jacket, but somewhat heavy for urban use - it's definitely designed for purposeful all day touring.
Do you know the difference between this one and the AMT-10R that Alpinestars also has for sale as a new product? The website doest give that much info. Cheer for the detailed review
Per the photos I’ve seen, the 10R has extra pockets; superfabric patches at the elbows/shoulders/knees on the waterproof layer; and a much smaller vent on the pants.
@@cblais19 thanks for the answer. More abrasive protection on tarmac slides with the superfabric I guess. Do you think your jacket is suitable for dual sport offroad riding or is it more of a touring one? Do the pants have enough room for knee braces? Cheers
@@sergia6513 actually I think the Sf is going to do very little on pavement, but save the waterproof shell from mild dirt offs or branches and the like. No room for braces, pants are a close fit and don’t incorporate much stretch at all.
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I've been periodically searching for any reviews of this jacket (here and elsewhere) and yours is the first I could find. Thank you for making it such a thorough review! My typical commute here in UT (yesterday's commute, for example) begins at about 50F at 8000feet, drops down the mountain down to about 70F for the interstate into the valley, and the day will hit mid-90s on the evening commute home in the valley before coming back up the mountain. This looks like one of the few jackets that can realistically provide a significant range of temp comfort while maintaining at least AA safety rating for 70+mph highway commuting.
It's a really cool combo, and I do these videos usually when I can't find any info on stuff myself!
@@cblais19 Keep it up! It's a valuable resource when no other reviews are available, and your reviews are thorough enough that I doubt any other reviews are necessary.
Cool shirt! and a great review
Nice looking and interesting jacket. I was already on checkout page purchasing S4, now you've got me thinking:) Thank you for the review. Subscribed.
So far the only review I could find and it's a great one. Thank you!
I'm curios if you find the ventilation sufficient since the lower part is laminated. And is there any chance you could strap up the top layer without removing the jacket?
I'm about to buy the jacket, although I'm not sure about the fit, I'm a bit in between sizes at the moment.
I don't find it any worse than most of the "adventure" focused mesh suits, since pretty much every thing has big ass pockets down there. You can get the top layer zipped up & partially snapped in, but you're not going to be able to do the neck up without taking the jacket off I think. It's certainly less easy then throwing a full waterproof layer over top a mesh.
I actually just switched over to the "R" model since it has a more durable waterproof layer for low speed off pavement drops. I think the "normal" model Is best suited for road focused touring.
Thanks for reviewing this very interesting jacket!Subscribed! Do you think it has enough ventilation for slow technical off road riding in very hot conditions? Thanks
I think if you anticipate harder slow technical riding, you’re better off with something like the Halo jacket or jersey over armor (the Bionic just got a revision as we go into the 2023 season!). The AMT is definitely on the adventure-touring or road biased side, but would be fine for long stretches of forest roads and some light trail use.
Thanks for doing the review and including fit info! I measure out to an XL but if I planned to add the thermal liner and tech air 5 do you suggest sizing up? Thanks!
Yeah, once all teh armor is in I don't have a ton of space in the Large, even if I find it a tad long on my torso (not unique to this jacket for sure).
Thanks for a very detailed review!
Your point of view would be really helpful.
Will this jacket be comfortable for urban everyday use?
Will it be warm enough ( with it AMT thermal liner that is sold separately) for winter rides on a naked bike?
It should be! With the waterproof over top it'll be completely wind blocking, and the double-jacket nature means you should get a bit more of an air gap compared to a traditional laminated shell that'll help your insulated layer work better. Not sure I'd bother with the AMT thermal, I tend to just use the various excellent hiking mid layers I have. It's a comfortable jacket, but somewhat heavy for urban use - it's definitely designed for purposeful all day touring.
Do you know the difference between this one and the AMT-10R that Alpinestars also has for sale as a new product? The website doest give that much info. Cheer for the detailed review
Per the photos I’ve seen, the 10R has extra pockets; superfabric patches at the elbows/shoulders/knees on the waterproof layer; and a much smaller vent on the pants.
@@cblais19 thanks for the answer. More abrasive protection on tarmac slides with the superfabric I guess.
Do you think your jacket is suitable for dual sport offroad riding or is it more of a touring one? Do the pants have enough room for knee braces? Cheers
@@sergia6513 actually I think the Sf is going to do very little on pavement, but save the waterproof shell from mild dirt offs or branches and the like.
No room for braces, pants are a close fit and don’t incorporate much stretch at all.