Yeah, you get to pedal around corners that other folks have to coast around. I think if I ever ventured out on a "real road bike," I'd pedal strike in the first corner and end up on the pavement. I've honestly never noticed the high BB-- but my stork legs make for a 40.5" pedal-to-saddle measurement, so my CGH is crazy high anyway.

I think any uncertainty you're feeling in the corners comes from big, wide, heavy touring tires. Throw something thinner and lighter on there and I bet you'll rule out the high BB as well.