Bike Racks

[MrSmoofy]

I did a search and most of what I found was old threads and roof mount.

Those that have them let me see what you have.

I found this one https://www.etrailer.com/Trunk-Bike-Racks/Kia/Stinger/2019/Y02634.html?VehicleID=20191835993 seems nice and not on the roof so wouldn't be hard lifting a bike up. I bought a bike to see if I like biking for some exercise which I really could use but I'm unable to lift and squeeze it into the hatch with the seats folded down.

 

[Ulikefishsticks]

How big is your bike? I can manage to fit mine in there, it's pretty big. Take off the front wheel. If not, I have seen some mounts that are just massive suction cups that hold on to the rear of the car. Not sure how safe that is. If it is a lighter bike, maybe a roof rack?

 

[Stratofied]

Take off the front wheel and stick it in the hatch, or get a seasucker.

 

[Hamburger1971]

I installed this: https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/Kia/Stinger/2018/24974.html

While it takes a few hours, it's not difficult to install and totally worth it. I swap my hitch-mounted rack between cars, so this was a no-brainer for me.

 

[MerlintheMad]

Front wheel off, seat off. With two people lifting (one from the folded seats area), two bikes can be laid on top of each other (blanket between, of course). I know this is possible because of the vertical space available. Here's my Giant 2 (frame size):

 

[kotto]

@Hamburger1971 Did this one require you to cut anything? I've read about some that require modifications to the diffuser to fit.

 

[Hamburger1971]

@Hamburger1971 Did this one require you to cut anything? I've read about some that require modifications to the diffuser to fit.

You have to make a small cut (think 1.5" x 1.5") to the underside of the diffuser, so the slot for the hitch is exposed. If I took the mount off the car you'd never see it; with the rack off you can see the hitch mount but it's pretty unobtrusive. I usually have an M-dot (Ironman) hitch cover on it but when I don't it doesn't look bad at all.

If you look closely you can see the hitch and cover under the diffuser in this pic:

 

[Kurt2112]

I installed this: https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/Kia/Stinger/2018/24974.html

While it takes a few hours, it's not difficult to install and totally worth it. I swap my hitch-mounted rack between cars, so this was a no-brainer for me.

That is cool! Did you have to cut any part of the rear bumper off? The photos on the website make it look like its a very tight fit up against the lower edge of the bumper/diffuser. Did that kit come with instructions for installation on the Stinger? Thanks!

 

[Kurt2112]

Sorry I just watched the whole video and saw where the diffuser has to be cut. So, what do you think Kia's stance on the warranty would be with this modification to the car? Could they void parts or all of your warranty after those heat shields are cut, and the holes drilled into the frame? That would be only worry in doing this trailer hitch modification. Thanks for the great info guys.

 

[Hamburger1971]

Shouldn't be any warranty issues, they'd have to prove that adding a hitch caused whatever failure happened, and I can't imagine what would fail as a result of this. Hitch mounts are super common additions to all kinds of cars, I've put them on several cars without issues. I've never had any problems after many cumulative years of using them.

The diffuser cut is pretty small, though I kept the piece on the off chance that I'd ever want/need it.

 

[apexphoenix]

can you silence the reverse warnings with the bike rack?

 

[Devin]

I'd go roof or hitch. I had a trunk mounted bike rack on my Impala for a while and it messed up the paint.

 

[RM7]

Trunk mounted will destroy the car over time, dust in the air is ground into the paint by the supports, clips and mounts warp panels over time, etc., a “quality” trunk mount like a saris bones is not cheap, cheaper ones are less secure. They even make trunk mounts with tray style attachments now, except this puts a tremendous amount of leverage on your rear panels.

I have a hitch receiver and modern tray style hitch rack. Roof racks are a 1990s solution and/or for if you need to carry kayaks or something. Lifting your bike over your head to put it on top of a vehicle is not a great idea for several reasons.

 

[NYBIOMED]

I’d imagine someone makes a 1.25” hitch for a bike rack for our cars…hitches aren’t generally hard to install or costly, especially when wiring isn’t necessary and the 1.25 isn’t as unsightly as the more standard 2”. It just takes a bit more time to find a 1.25 bike rack hitch and there’s less “quality” options. Allen makes a pretty cheap one that, while not highend, it’s built well enough.

 

[Hamburger1971]

Pretty much every company makes a 1.25" hitch. I have a Kuat and it's great.

 

[NYBIOMED]

Pretty much every company makes a 1.25" hitch. I have a Kuat and it's great.

The Kuat is a nice one…I got this one at $178.00 but that was on sale 18 months ago, I see it’s up to $400, that’s still cheaper than a Kuat, but not a great deal for the 2-bike version. The 1 bike version is certainly the better deal at $199

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B083WNPPBC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This one is a lot cheaper if your a part-timer and using it only a few times a year. If your an avid biker, get the better one that clamps down on the front wheel IMO

https://www.amazon.com/Allen-Sports-Locking-Release-Carrier-dp-B078YNXL26/dp/B078YNXL26/ref=dp_ob_title_auto

 

[RM7]

can you silence the reverse warnings with the bike rack?

Yes, shift out of reverse.

 

[D.J.]

You have to make a small cut (think 1.5" x 1.5") to the underside of the diffuser, so the slot for the hitch is exposed. If I took the mount off the car you'd never see it; with the rack off you can see the hitch mount but it's pretty unobtrusive. I usually have an M-dot (Ironman) hitch cover on it but when I don't it doesn't look bad at all.

If you look closely you can see the hitch and cover under the diffuser in this pic:

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Beautiful car - tow hitch and all

Here's mine - also with tow hitch!

Towing...anyone done it?

I’m curious how much the GT2 AWD can tow? I’m thinking about a small travel trailer.

stingerforum.org

 

[RM7]

It was like a 10/10 install for difficulty and time, but went slow and it went fine. Worth it in the end for sure.

 

[AlbyVaz]

From my experience, a rack works well if you play a bit of bike Tetris and I highly recommend buying some foam pipe lagging to clip around the frames and forks in areas where they might run to save any tears. I’ve also got the 4th bike adaptor too. For my kids' bikes. Have used the adapter on long trips to France as well as lots of local trips, and to transport a BBQ. The only downside is it’s quite bulky and heavy when off the car.