I bought a used bike the other day - nothing special - a dual suspension mongoose appx 1998-2000 vintage (I'm an old runner looking to get into biking due to less impact on the joints). Anyway, the rear gears shift fine, but the front derailleur is very hard to move with direct pressure from my fingers, much less using the handlebar shifter (which won't move at all). I disassembled the shifter and verified that it will move just fine, along with the cabling system. The spring on the derailleur is rusted, and I'm guessing that extra friction is the cause of my trouble. Am I on the right track, and is there a way to "loosen it up" so I don't have to buy new parts for an economical starter bike? Thanks.