Winter biking: locks & goggles

[aedifica]

This year I'm planning to bike farther into the winter than I've done before. One thing I'm thinking is that it might be convenient to get a different lock, one that's easier to open and close with gloved or mittened hands. (Right now I'm using a combination U-lock, one of the ones with four dials that each need to be turned to the right setting before it will open. I like not having to carry a key, but it's hard to turn individual dials with gloves on.) Do you have any suggestions for easy-to-work U-locks?

I'm also thinking of getting some goggles I can wear over my glasses--lately my eyes have been tearing up when I ride, and I don't want to have tears freezing on my face this winter. :-) Any advice you have there beyond "try some on at REI" (my current plan) is welcome.

Comments

[pinesandmaples]

I am also a Kryptonite key fan. The Knog locks look shiny, but I doubt they are as secure. (Then again, combo locks aren't as secure as key locks so you might get a vertical horizontal shift in security.)