I like the higher BB for my touring bike.....I can get on and off of curbs easier without bashing the big ring.

I found no noticable difference in handling between BB heights on my 2 touring bikes.1 old school type 27" tourer,the other a newer 26" disk mountain frame.

There's an 1 1/2" difference between bikes.........I like both of them.I'd ride either one anywhere.