To what extent can a summer bike be used in bad weather and remain a summer bike?

[snorri]

I only take my summer bike out in winter as I don't want the summer sun to fade the paintwork.

 

[jimboalee]

I only take my summer bike out in winter as I don't want the summer sun to fade the paintwork.

Whose cheap paintwork is that?

 

[jimboalee]

I think I might get the Spring bike out next week.

 

[Norm]

I only take my summer bike out in winter as I don't want the summer sun to fade the paintwork.

Excellent.