obviously, I don't know why that person did that, but it seems to me to be a bad idea to carry or hoist a bike by the rack unless it is specifically referred to as a handle by the manufacturer. even then, I would be skeptical. racks are designed to carry downward load. I imagine what appears to be a handle is intended to prevent a load from sliding forward into the bike while braking. imagine the horror if you were near the top of a flight of stairs and the rack broke away from your bike. no way for me. I'm using the frame for most if not all of my bike lifting needs.