For rain and snow riding,discs work better than rim brakes,and do not abrade the rims. Hydros are nice in that they don't require the adjustments that cable discs do,and have better feel.
Of the bikes you listed,I'd prefer the Marin for the carbon fork and hydros.
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C'dale BBU('05 and '09)/Super Six/Hooligan8and 3,Kona Dew Deluxe,Novara Buzz/Safari,Surly Big Dummy,Marin Pt Reyes,Giant Defy 1,Schwinn DBX SuperSport,Dahon Speed Pro TT,Brompton S6L/S2E-X
