The gauge of metal on these clamps is quite a bit thicker than my other spring clamps. Because of that, as others have said, they are slightly difficult to compress, however the amount you have to compress them to get them on the bar is significantly less than the thinner clamps because there's more tension, so if you have any forearm strength at all it shouldn't really be a problem. So far I've had them over a month and the rubber pieces haven't come off, even if they do it's not a big deal.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]