Purpose Saddle
What is the purpose of the hole in the saddle for road bikes?
Like in the Selle Italia SLR saddles, some have a hole in the saddle, was wondering the purpose of this hole. Is it because of weight or for structural purposes? Or simply to look cool?
I actually use a Selle Italia SLR saddle now. As far as I know they do not have a hole or slot in them, mine doesn't. I know the types you talking about though. Yes, it's to relieve pressure like already stated. You don't have to have this if the saddle works well for you, like the SLR does for me. But it's certainly a design with merit. I tried a Sella San Marco Arrowhead saddle (with a hole cut in it) and didn't like it. Not because of the hole, but because it was ultra narrow, too narrow for me.
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