Congratulations on your new bike AlanK.
Took a while but you finally got one, happy for you.
in deed the specs on the 2020 and 2021 bikes are identical to the exception of the colour.
Mine is a 2021 model and has a darker green colour.
As for the breaks I was told by my LBS that the brakes will be bad for a bit while they break in.
I did got out for my first big ride, well for me anyway, on November first, did a 50 km or about 30 miles ride and the bike was great, no problem what so ever but the brakes are in deed not great for now so I was just more cautious and put on the brakes early.
Now, if winter can finish so I can ride some more I’ll be happy.