Originally Posted by
thumpism
Balloon tires? Middleweight? Post a pic and we might be able to help you out. "Cruiser" in CL parlance could mean anything with upright bars. Good luck!
The "Schwinn American" from the mid 1960's would be the closest match. There were several variations in the early 1970's with slight modifications of that model. 26" tires, middle weight, balloon tires.
Funny thing is I remember seeing them in bike shops in the mid 1970's priced in the $300 - $500 range back then!