Cervantes is leaving GG - Who's next ?

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Just read this article from BeFurious at http://www.befurious.com/ivan-cervantes-abandona-gas-gas-y-cambia-de-equipo/

where they claim he had nice offers from several brands that have all the needed conditions to be a title contender next year.

Cervantes is a major Enduro icon and after last year's Nambotim departure (who will be this year's new E3 Champion with a 300 pumpkin...) I would say GG is missing something here...not a smart marketing move...what's going on ? Who will replace Cervantes ?
 
Cervantes is past his prime anyhow. I have heard from several people that he is a real head case. The littlest thing throws him off his game and that he is super high maintenance.

Those EWC guy bounce around from team to team like crazy.

The only issue that GG has is that the 300 2T is the only bike that seems to be competitive against the 4 strokes in EWC. The EWC courses are set up to favour the E1 and E2 4Ts. The guys who ride E3 like the 300 2Ts because the 500cc + 4Ts are such tanks to ride.
 
He did alright last year with the 250 2st but then again, like this year, mechanical problems removed him from the lead he achieved in the South American WEC rounds .
I agree with you that Cervantes might not be the strongest mentally but 4 enduro world titles speak for himself. I think he still has lot to give to the sport.
Nevertheless, GG should consider hiring a top rider for E2 , at least it would place the brand in the top 5

In these days, WEC is more suited and designed for MX riders than pure enduro riders. I think it kind'a sucks...
 
You would be surprised how little money these guys make so if someone were to offer him a bit more money they will leave in a heartbeat.
 
Maybe they should stop making replica bikes around these guys, seems to be the kiss of death.:confused:

They should think about spending some of that factory $$ here. Put a top rider on a full support contract for NEPG or GNCC.
 
Thats a bummer for sure. I like to see riders that have loyalty and can't be bought off. One reason I admire Destry Abbot, ok 2 reasons.
1. He is a super cool guy and great to his fans, plus he is local.
2. He was quoted saying that the reason he stayed with Kawa so long was that they where the first to give him his big chance and he felt a sense of loyalty towards Kawa even when other brands were trying to buy him away.

I was also bummed to see Cole be swayed away as well!
 
Would be sweet if DK came over and signed with GG..... as long as he doesn't trash talk them if it doesn't go well.:D
 
johnnyo said:
Would be sweet if DK came over and signed with GG..... as long as he doesn't trash talk them if it doesn't go well.:D
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No way that will happen! He Is setting up his own team, doesn't want to be told what to do anymore I suppose and is also probably thinking to the future..
 
Cberg said:
Too bad about Cervantes, but the future looks bright with Danny McCanney.
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Let's hope it doesn't turn out to be like Nambotim where he had to switch brands to become world champion . GG needs to be more professional on what concerns providing trusty equipment to the riders.
 
So, what's going on with GG ? There's a rumor that things are not looking too bright for the enduro team . Almost all other teams have presented their official squads but not GG. There's even the possibility of GG not entering the Spanish enduro championship !!!! Will Guillaume stay with the 300 ? What about Danny ?
I don't like the looks of it... :(:(
 
gasgasman said:
Dirt Bike's quote about Gas Gas' weight will cost more sales than Cervantes leaving.:(
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This statement is true FACT!! The fact that a 300 Gas Gas without electric start is so HEAVY scares me. I have no time on my bike but the little I do (12 300) I do not feel it. I am normally a top 20 overall enduro finisher and first to 3rd in my class (sen A) or Vet A (I'm 47) but we shall see next race season. I went from a Husky 150 to this Gasser. The little time I have on it I like it. But there is NO excuse why it is so heavy. It is pretty and has all high end parts so I undersatand some of the weight. A KTM is light because it is a POS and that is why a Husky or Gasser is a little heavier. Buy I am sure you are right ALOT of people will AVOID the bike just because of that........
 
The sand cast motor is heavy, thats why you see it on the scale and don't feel it on the trail. Its also why they are so bulletproof, and can tolerate abuse in extreme conditions. More mass there. When you weave through a bunch of steaming pumpkins and claw to the top of that long muddy hill you will be glad for that extra mass in the motor. Beleive me I see it in Hancock every year. Realistically this is a good thing for most amature racers, but it looks bad on paper. If they make a nice, tight die cast motor with thin light cases and water jackets, it will be no different than the POS KTMs you mentioned.
 
fletchman45 said:
This statement is true FACT!! The fact that a 300 Gas Gas without electric start is so HEAVY scares me. I have no time on my bike but the little I do (12 300) I do not feel it. I am normally a top 20 overall enduro finisher and first to 3rd in my class (sen A) or Vet A (I'm 47) but we shall see next race season. I went from a Husky 150 to this Gasser. The little time I have on it I like it. But there is NO excuse why it is so heavy. It is pretty and has all high end parts so I undersatand some of the weight. A KTM is light because it is a POS and that is why a Husky or Gasser is a little heavier. Buy I am sure you are right ALOT of people will AVOID the bike just because of that........
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It sounds like we have similar results and I ride VetA also. I am sure you will not have any problems..
 
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