hi everyone! i am a new bike fan. i don't know anything about them, and i would really really appreciate some advice. i have a pretty old mountain bike, give or take 10 years old. i really want to salvage it, and having no idea where to start and what to look for, i dismantled to whole thing. all thats left is the chassis, which is slightly rusted.
1. is it salvageble? or will it help if i post pictures of it?
2. it is a pretty old bike, so it does not have springs or dampers. can i install some?
3. is there any specific part to install or take away? i want to go touring with it one day and i want to make it as light as possible.
4. is it worth all the effort? or do i just buy a new bike?
5. anuthing else i must know?

that about it. thx a bunch! oh and i live in malaysia, where it's hot and humid. any specific bike caring tips?

-jing-
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