Limited EditionSweet Protection Falconer 2Vi Mips in Silver Smoke

Matthias Borchers

 · 21.02.2026

Sweet Protection Falconer 2Vi road bike helmet
Photo: Sweet Protection

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Sweet Protection is launching the Falconer Aero 2Vi Mips and Falconer 2Vi Mips road bike helmets in the limited edition colour Silver Smoke. The metallic base with smoky overlay will be available from 17 February 2026. The Falconer Aero weighs 300 g and has removable magnetic Aerocovers. The lighter version without covers weighs 285 g. Both models utilise the 2Vi technology platform with Mips Air and the 360 Occigrip Fit System.

Both helmet models come in a metallic paint finish with a translucent finish. Sweet Protection produces the Silver Smoke colour as a limited edition. Both helmets will be available from 17 February 2026 at sweetprotection.com and at available from selected specialist dealers, e.g. here.

Two model variants with different weights

Sweet Protection Falconer 2Vi Mips road bike helmet
Photo: Sweet Protection

The Falconer Aero 2Vi Mips weighs 300 g in size M/L and has magnetic aerocovers. These can be attached or removed while riding to adjust aerodynamics and ventilation. The Falconer 2Vi Mips does without the covers and weighs 285 g. Instead, it has two additional ventilation openings for more air circulation on warm days.

Equipment and safety standards

Both helmets are based on the 2Vi technology platform and integrate Mips Air for protection against rotational forces. They exceed the bicycle standards of the EU, USA and UK. The 360 Occigrip Fit System allows height adjustment while riding. STACC ventilation cools the superficial temporal arteries. An Eyewear Gripper makes it easier to handle the goggles, while a magnetic Fidlock fastener closes the helmet. The replaceable front padding absorbs moisture. The helmets are designed for use with Sweet Protection goggles.

Matthias Borchers is an expert for clothing and accessories in the test department of TOUR. As an amateur cyclist, he has completed the TOUR-Transalp and the TOUR-Trans Austria. His reportage trips from San Francisco to Sakai and 17 trips to the Tour de France with around 30,000 motorhome kilometres are also formative.

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