MET Stradivarius v Bell Sweep

I am looking to buy a new XC helmet. Will be used for long XC rides and racing. I have cut it down to a MET Stradivarius or Bell Sweep which are both on sale at the moment. I am thinking for £30 more the MET Stradivarius is probably the best helmet to go for but wondered if anyone here had used either/both of these and could give a bit of guidance before I hand over the cash?

Thanks

Have got the Sweep and think its excellent, suppose it all comes down to which suits your bonce best

Received a sweep xc for christmas and have to say its a excellent helmet , superb fit etc …… usually wear met helmets,and this is easily as good as my met one

Tony

whichever fits best

OK, looking like the Bell so far, no one tried the Met?