[JeanCoutu]

I've been using a cable/chain with fair combination padlock to lock my icebikes, the main reason being that I can un-freeze such a lock by clamping it in my hands for a minute. I'd love to use my Kryptonite U lock but if that freezes up I'd be screwed. Do good locks that won't really freeze even exist?

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[tsl]

Never had a lick of trouble with my Kryptonite U-lock last winter. I just kept it well-oiled with "wet" chain lube.

[jakub.ner]

+1 for kryptonite. But I do spray the inside with a biodegradable wd40 alternative (ReleaseAll it's called).

I always think my bikes are a lot safer in winter. For the same reason I think my house is safer. Less kids are willing to loiter around in bitter cold :).

[Bushman]

JEAN, clean your lock out with liberal amounts of silicone spray, then wipe dry. You will NEVER have issues in cold temps with the mechanism sticking.

[Ziemas]

Whatever you do don't use an OnGuard/Magnum lock! Between my wife and I we've had three of them freeze up on us so they couldn't be opened. I even oiled them regularly. Grrrrr....