why do some dislike clutches?

[BrianG]

I think the Tekno setup has its strong points depending on the person.

For a nitro user who doesn't know "the BL ropes" yet and wants to try electric, this is a good path to go since it lets them use many of the parts they already have (the conversion is more painless) and also suits their nitro driving style. The clutch is probably a little easier on the drivetrain too since it does provide some "give".

For those who know exactly what they want and don't mind fabbing up parts (ex: new servo mounts, etc), the direct drive system may be better.