Video: Dean Tennant - Growing Pains

May 4, 2015 at 21:07
by Max Berkowitz  
Views: 99,714    Faves: 1,458    Comments: 67


bigquotesEverything has to start somewhere and for me, my love of riding started a long time ago. Back in 2000, I was riding a hardtail on sketchy ladder bridges made out of pallets, and looked up to legends like Wade Simmons, Tyler Klassen, Dan Cowan, and many others. Riding styles, trails, and bikes have sure changed a lot since then. 15 years have passed since those early days, but every time I get back on my bike I still get that stoke like I'm riding my bike for the first time again. - Dean Tennant



Thanks to Transition Bikes // @TransitionBikeCompany and Dunbar Cycles // @dunbarcycles
Video by Max Berkowitz
Words and Riding by Dean Tennant // @dean




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57 Comments
  • 88 2
 Hey Dean I think he was filming...
  • 42 2
 for all joeys: look there's hope!
  • 9 0
 When I read "Dean Tennant", it means time for a great video. So, I use the bathroom first, then clean all clutter, and immerse myself in the cinematography.
  • 63 3
 Ummm...that was one of the best vids I've seen! Seriously well done. The harking back to the old freeride days, the skinnies, being a kid and watching those vids...and then just straight shredding. Good song choice...awww man! you got me! Thank you...
  • 6 0
 I love all bike videos. But every time I see a new one with Dean or Chris Akrigg I get real excited.
  • 34 0
 one does not simply scroll past a Max Berkowitz film
  • 12 0
 Especially when Tennant is the athlete. Sick!
  • 30 1
 Wow that was real good.
  • 13 1
 www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfB7vF7nCdA

...the pinkbike comment section evereytime, when there is a good edit without metal Big Grin
  • 8 3
 Pink bike should have a turbo metal button for when videos have lame songs, to pump up the metaaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll !
  • 3 1
 But with even more eyeliner.
  • 6 0
 Sweet edit! Let's see more of dads home videos. Great intro, gotta know where your from to know where your going! Sick trail!
  • 5 1
 Awesome riding, trails and video, but I always find terms like 'slaughter more fresh corners' really painful, especially when ironically Dean rode with a lot of finesse and with minimal impact to the trails. Maybe I'm just an old fart, but it seems like every other edit refers to destroying the trails in one form or another and it's just ammunition to the haterz like M0nica Cr@ver, M1ke Vandertwat etc....
  • 6 0
 I can write the same thing but can't ride the same thing. Nice video.
  • 4 1
 I was just getting stoked on Dean yesterday! I love this vid: www.pinkbike.com/video/301566
...and after seeing "Growing Pains", I'm even more of a fan. Great work all around (including song)! You too, Berkowitz!
  • 2 0
 You have to watch Fortitude V1 and V2!
  • 6 0
 Step Up to Wall Ride SICK! Great Video Great riding!
  • 6 0
 Song is "Begin Again" by Purity Ring for those interested.
  • 5 0
 Great work guys. Killer work in front and behind the lens.
  • 5 0
 The step up to wall ride looked sooooo fun.
  • 6 3
 It looks like he forgot how to ride skinnies. The vid started with so much promise, too!

#skinnies4life
  • 3 0
 that handlebar shine during the no hander jump was one of the nicest things lately. nice edit Smile
  • 3 0
 Brilliant riding. Brilliant trails. Brilliant camerawork and editing. Thanks for another inspiring video.
  • 3 0
 That is a great display of raw talent. Fantastic cinematography, great composure.
  • 5 2
 Can you say smooth as f$#@?
  • 2 0
 Great video, I just can't connect the title to it? Anyone here to explain? Smile
  • 4 0
 Hey man, glad you liked the video Smile . We chose the title “Growing Pains” because it shows the difficult (sometimes awkward) years that I went through in the early stages of riding. Not that those years are any less fun of course, but it’s cool to look back and see how far you've come.
  • 2 0
 Ok, makes sense! Wink Thanks for the reply and keep up the good videos! I'm still watching 'Higher Calling' at least once every month... Wink
  • 3 0
 I was waiting for a moment when he ask cameraman: "Are u filmming?"
  • 3 0
 I love me a Dean Tennant edit.
  • 3 0
 Nice video....what is song? thanks.
  • 3 0
 Yeah Dean and Max!!! Killing it like usual.
  • 1 0
 Such a talented rider! Style points are bonus!!! One of the best vids I've seen in a long time. BTW, what's his bike?
  • 3 0
 Transition TR500
  • 1 0
 Thanks!
  • 2 0
 sweet edit for sure
song??
  • 2 0
 purity ring - begin again
  • 2 0
 I liked this video so much I bought his bike! Literally...
  • 2 1
 legen WAIT FOR IT dary!!!!
  • 2 0
 Yooo! Killing it guys!
  • 2 0
 all about dat bike mic
  • 2 0
 Power wheelie!
  • 1 0
 Transition TR500
  • 1 0
 awesome video!!
  • 1 0
 SOOOOO MUCH AIR
  • 1 0
 Pnw or bc?
  • 2 0
 BC is the PNW Smile
  • 1 0
 so good
  • 1 0
 Sooo sick!!
  • 1 3
 air jordan who?
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