I think the "where" of length matters. Very long chainstays are not something I like offroad as it prevents the front wheel to be lifted which can be problematic and unfun. My Jones plus LWB is a fantastic offroad bike with a long wheelbase, the front wheel can still easily be lifted. Taking a Cheviot or Clem on trails works too but not nearly as well due to the long stays that make lifting the front a chore at best. Long stays do indeed smooth out the ride but if they are so long that they make the bike suitable only for smoother trails where that smoothness is less needed then what is the point? Longer front center pkus puffy tires with short stem makes a lot more sense for offroad LWB bikes according to me.
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