Originally Posted by
battles
nope.
they have been doing this for ages, and it makes no difference.
lacing really depends on your weight, most of us can just tighten the nut and be fine for the life of the saddle.
Whatever you say-- saddle physics must be different in your town. Laced flaps make for a tightened ride, without the longitudinal stretch the bolt adds. Brooks has been making the B-17 the same way for a long time; I'll trust their design.