Tektro M280 disc brakes (mechanical) + STI Levers
02-18-21, 12:12 PM
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No, at least not well. The M280's are MTB-style calipers and require "linear pull", i.e. long pull levers. STIs are all short pull levers and won't have enough cable pull to operate the brakes properly. You need "road" calipers like the Tektro MD-310.
