Reply from KingbullbikeSep 2, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your kind words about our customer service response time. We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you received a prompt response.
Regarding the throttle cable, this type of cable is considered a wear-and-tear component and can be affected by external pulling, bending, or other physical damage during use, so it is generally not covered under our standard warranty.
However, we also want to sincerely apologize for the way this was handled. Asking a customer to leave a positive review in exchange for a replacement part is not an appropriate practice and does not reflect our customer service standards. We take this matter seriously and will address it with the team to ensure this does not happen again.
Your feedback helps us identify areas where we need to do better. Thank you again for choosing Kingbull and for giving us the opportunity to improve. We hope we can provide you with a better experience going forward!
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Michelle,
Thank you for taking the time to update your review and explain your concerns. We are truly sorry that the communication surrounding your case left you feeling that you had to change your review in order to receive support. We understand your frustration and would like to clarify what happened as transparently as possible.
Regarding the throttle cable, based on the photos you provided, the damage was caused by pulling or physical force during use rather than a manufacturing defect. For this reason, it is outside the scope of our standard warranty. However, this never meant that we did not want to help you repair your bike.
Our customer service representative had an opportunity to make one exception to our normal policy each day, and she chose to use that opportunity for your case. Her intention was to provide you with a replacement throttle as a goodwill gesture. She hoped that, if you were satisfied with her service, you might consider leaving positive feedback to recognize her efforts. However, asking for or implying that a positive review was required in exchange for the replacement was inappropriate. We sincerely apologize for this misunderstanding and the negative experience it caused.
To be completely clear, you should not have to change your review or give a 5-star rating in order to receive assistance from us. We respect your right to share your honest experience.
We also want to clarify the bearing issue, which was a separate matter. The loose bearings were related to damage during transportation. Once you reported the problem, we took it seriously and immediately arranged replacement parts under warranty. Because the parts were shipped from different warehouses depending on inventory, international shipping unfortunately took much longer than expected. We understand how frustrating it was to wait approximately six weeks and then travel 45 miles to have the bike repaired.
We were glad to learn that you were eventually able to have the issue repaired locally, and we provided $75 toward your repair costs to help offset the inconvenience.
We have also addressed this case seriously with the customer service representative involved and required a clear explanation of what happened. We are treating this as an important lesson for our team. Even when a warranty decision is correct or an exception is being offered, clear and appropriate communication is essential.
We are genuinely sorry that your experience with your Hunter 2.0S has left you feeling that you would never purchase a Kingbull again. We understand that the transportation damage, long wait for parts, local repair, and especially the confusion over the throttle cable created a very disappointing experience.
We hope this clarification helps explain the situation honestly. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention and giving us the opportunity to address it.