So I checked out the front end today...That steerer tube feels very rigid actually, but the forks are terribly sloppy. I really do need to find a better bike or at least swap out the forks....But I agree a steerer tube half that height would be a lot safer, WITH new forks.
That bike would probably be ok for a 90 pound kid, but I weigh in at about 185 pounds these days. The crank is pure trash too. I'll find a better bike to transfer everything over too.
But I do appreciate your guys concern, because I really don't know squat about bikes!!
I'm having fun learning about these new hobbies though....Good to stimulate my worn old mind!
And now fir a little more house cleaning!!