A horizontal lift works if you install them on the ceiling or under the roof. These types of lifts are designed to save space in your garage or smaller spaces like apartments and shared living spaces. Hence, it is a common choice of many. To hang a bike on these lifts, you need to install the lift under the ceiling. You can either look for professional help to fix these lifts or can opt for DIY tutorials and a user manual for the model you are about to use for your bike lifting. There are many tutorial videos you can find online to use horizontal bicycle lifts correctly and efficiently.