Should I replace my bike wheel(s)?

[Mrs. Syn Gates]

Hey, so I've had my Diamondback Mountain Bike for about two years and just recently one of the spokes of the back wheel has fell off, so now I have 35 spokes not 36. It's the one attached to the small light ( which is now chipped and turning around (without that spoke). Do you think I should replace my wheel? Both or just one?? I usually ride on paved roads but I also go on small jumps. So , what do you think? Thanks

 

[Bob A]

You only need to replace the spoke, take the wheel to the bike shop without the tire and tube on it.

 

[mtnbkdave]

I agree with Bob there is no need to replace the wheel unless there is other damage than that expressed in the question. Take it to a bike shop for spoke replacement and it shouldn't cost more than $15-$20 which is much cheaper than a new wheel or wheelset.