Apparently, the current 2009 model is to be run until mid 2010 with the 2011 model being released early to cover the missing 2010.
Reason I believe is that in the US bmx bikes are considered toys and ave to conform to certain health and safety criteria. The paint that Kuwahara was using had too much lead content and they were required to have special testing, etc. Which they weren't prepared to pay for.
