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@Dutch_Cheese
No, not for lightness. If a full bike is approx 10 kg, it doesn't make any sense to start with drilling a saddle. Light wheels, fork, and some other stuff would make a much bigger contribution. Besides, that, taking my C64 saddle would be easier.
No, the reason was even more ridiculous. Some old CX bikes were pictured with drilled (punched?) saddles. I know the beautiful Assos and (cheaper) Arius saddles. What the idea was behind this? I guess this was a (silly) idea to shed mud and water from the rider's but/clothing/saddle.
I just like the idea and think it "belongs" a bit to this bike.
A year ago I had the chance to buy such an Assos saddle from a guy in Belgium. I let it go, because the saddle was looking bad and the seller wasn't willing to drop the price for another EUR 10 or so.
Yes, I know, I was stupid.
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