I was wondering if anyone could tell me how the length of chainstays would effect the handling of a bike other than traction (shorter = more climbing traction) and shorter being better for acceleration.
chainstays/geometry
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theoretically, shorter can be stiffer, which can affect the handling/tracking of the rear of the bike
How would they affect cornering?Or would they?
Longer wheelbase -- more stable -- slower cornering
Absolutely they affect cornering; wheelbase is probably going to be the most noticeable thing. The longer a wheelbase, the more it resists turning.
What kind of bike are we talking about, btw?
Shorter = generally easier to manual and otherwise control on the back wheel.
No cerain frame in particular just geometry in general.