Originally Posted by
chewa
Go leather if it feels right. As has been said, you may need a narrower design for being on the drops.
As for weight saving, it's more important to be comfy. If you are not your overall performance will suffer.
If leather is what you prefer try Selle Itilia Flite Classic. I know they don't make them any more, and are hard to find. It's the only saddle I ride. The Brooks are just too dang heavy for modern race bikes.
Cheers