How does the V2 pant differ from the original version 1 design? The original was created by literally taking vintage Bates/Bill Walters/Hondaline leathers patterns, and revising them by contemporizing the cut and the materials. If you ride a mid-70's or older bike, the version 1 is definitely "era correct".
We do, however, have customers with another set of preferences. While all of our customers go for our clean, simple designs, many of those that ride late 70's - early 80's bikes wanted a less "time-specific" look: something that can span vintage, post-vintage, and even look great on a contemporary bike. So, the V2 pant is essentially a modern pant with retro design elements.
Some of the features of the V2 Stealth pant are:
- They're black, with minimal branding. That means these pants will go with anything! Of course, we can't leave well enough alone, so the pants do have cool, subtle, black-on-black rally stripes down the legs.
- In the boot pants with pockets! Three of them, in fact: two hidden front pockets and one hidden back pocket. Plenty of room for your keys, cash, phone, etc. for when you're between motos or doing trail riding.
- Buckled belt with 5 positions, and gathered back waist with gripper elastic to keep you comfortable and your jersey tucked in.
- Expanded knee and calf area to accommodate a wider range of knee braces
Available in size 32, 34, 36, 38, and 40
"I think he's right. There's something about this that's so black it's like: how much more black could this be? And the answer is none... none more black." Nigel Tufnel, Lead Guitar, Spinal Tap
All Reign MX pants utilize a five-notch belt, with the notches spaced one inch apart. The middle (3rd) notch is the "neutral" position, neither tightening the pants, nor allowing the side stretch panels to increase the waist size. Using the other notches, you can decrease or increase the waist size by 2 inches in either direction.
If you're between sizes, your general body shape will help you to determine what to choose. For example, let's say you're a person who wears either 36 or 38 in regular pants, depending on the cut, because your waist size is actually 37. You should choose the size 36 Reign pants, since the side stretch panels will let the waist size increase. On the other hand, if you also have fitment issues caused by large, muscular thighs/calves/buttocks, go with size 38. The belt will allow you to tighten down to a 37, but you'll get the extra room you need.