The BA is pretty much the same bike as the SM as far as handling, ride, power, and brake feel. We have both here, Wendy has an 04 BA and me a 04 SM. I put the BA bars on mine with slightly taller risers than stock SM and they pull back closer to me 1 1/2". Wendy's bike I put slightly taller risers than original BA and pull back 2 1/2" or 3" can't remember for sure.

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