FX 2 is shown with hydraulic brakes * ride it a while,
then if you wish, maybe another companies after market pads will make you happier ..
work with your Local bike shop, they can upgrade the wheel , say in back to 36 spokes if it is not as such from the factory.
and give you credit for the otherwise new wheel you exchange ..
* My LBS is carrying Trek bikes ... but not Giant ...
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