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Elevated chainstays actually decrease BB stiffness as you only have the down tube supporting the BB.
It's interesting that is is a length issue (presumably so the chainstays don't foul on the cranks/big ring) as I'd always thought it was a mud clearance (and to a less extent chain slap/jamming) thing.
I can consider myself educated now!