4Rank 04 of 10 · Bike Helmets
Sweet Protection Falconer 2Vi Mips
The second 'Bra val' helmet in Folksam's 2025 adult test, with a Virginia Tech score of 8.45 and five stars. Sweet Protection lists EN 1078:2012+A1:2012 and offers 40% off a replacement after a crash.
7.9BPR score
- €249Price
- 8.45 — 5 stars (Virginia Tech, rank 15 of 311)Virginia Tech STAR score and stars
- 4 of 10in Bike Helmets
- 7.9BPR score 0–10
Review
What this product is
Written after the analysis, from the same sources the score is built on: the manufacturer's documentation, available studies and verified owner feedback.
The Falconer 2Vi Mips shares the top of Folksam's 2025 adult test with the POC Cytal: grade 4, 'Bra val', better than the average helmet in every test. Virginia Tech lists it at 8.45 with five stars, rank 15 of 311. The Falconer Aero 2Vi Mips is a separate entry at 9.12, also five stars.
Sweet Protection's EU page gives a weight of 285 g for M/L (Folksam measured 300 g), three sizes (SM, ML, LXL) and the certificates by name: UKCA, EN1078:2012 + A1:2012 and CPSC 1203. The rotational system is Mips Air. The vent count is not stated.
The list price on sweetprotection.com is €249; bike-components.de showed the same model at €165.99 as a deal when we looked, with 4.5 out of 5 from three reviews. The crash replacement policy is the clearest of the brands we checked: 40% off the current recommended price if the helmet is no more than three years old. A road helmet for riders who want two independent test results and are willing to shop around for the price.
Technical data
Specification
Figures from the manufacturer's documentation, verified against available outside sources. Values we could not confirm are marked as declared.
- Virginia Tech STAR score
- 8.45
- Virginia Tech stars
- 5 of 5
- Virginia Tech rank
- 15 of 311
- Folksam grade
- 4 – Bra val (2025)
- Rotational system
- Mips Air
- Weight (manufacturer)
- 285 g (M/L)
- Weight (Folksam sample)
- 300 g
- Sizes
- SM, ML, LXL
- Certification
- EN1078:2012 + A1:2012, CPSC 1203, UKCA
- Crash replacement
- 40% off within 3 years of purchase
- Integrated light
- No
- Owner rating
- 4.5/5 (3 reviews, bike-components.de)
Component scores
Where the score
comes from.
Four components, equal weight, each on a 0–10 scale and each resting on a named source. The overall score is their mean — the full procedure is in the methodology.
What we liked
- Folksam grade 4 'Bra val' in the 2025 adult test
- Virginia Tech STAR score 8.45, five stars
- Certificates named: EN1078:2012 + A1:2012, CPSC 1203, UKCA
- Crash replacement: 40% off within three years
- Seen at €165.99 at bike-components.de
Worth knowing
- €249 list price
- Folksam measured 300 g against 285 g stated for M/L
- Vent count not published
- Only three retailer reviews visible
Comparison
How it compares
within the category
All values come from the same analysis and are comparable only within the category Bike Helmets.
| Product | Score | Virginia Tech STAR score and stars | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Align IITop score | 8.7 | 9.55 — 5 stars (Virginia Tech, rank 40 of 311) | €55 |
| Falconer 2Vi MipsThis product | 7.9 | 8.45 — 5 stars (Virginia Tech, rank 15 of 311) | €249 |
| Category average10 products analysed | 7.5 | — | — |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Did Folksam test the Falconer 2Vi Mips?
Yes. In Folksam's 2025 test of adult helmets it received grade 4 and the 'Bra val' label, together with the POC Cytal.
What is Sweet Protection's crash replacement offer?
Sweet Protection offers a 40% discount on the current recommended retail price of a replacement helmet if the crashed helmet was bought no more than three years earlier.
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