Wow! What a great idea, a place to grab to help yourself up. This hand-rail could save your life if you accidentally back up over the access hole. This could help prevent you from taking a fast and hard fall down the stairs.
This lift is extremely easy to use. Less chance for back injury and there is other attachments available to lift more than just bikes like a canoe, golf bags, large bag of miscellaneous stuff, car top carrier Etc. 14 feet maximum, 8 feet minimum mounting height and is rated for 80Lbs.