I am strongly considering picking up an X2 for my gravel bike but am concerned about how the leather will do for this type of riding. I live in New England and our earliest season gravel events feature snow/slush/mud. During a ride here even in the nicer months, rain and mud is almost always a possibility. I have experienced all four seasons on a single ride on more than one occasion. That being said, I have no desire to have to worry about bringing along a rain cover (besides the fact it is ugly). I do take good care of my equipment after rides and would be happy to regularly apply a liberal coating of saddle sauce to the underside/edges. Is the saddle really very prone to damage due to the elements, or can this be alleviated with proper care? Is this the right saddle for this type of usage, or will I be likely to simply destroy the thing?