Hip Hop Skid Bikes / Hipster Sleds / HHSB

I think you can also tell by eye - with my leaders it's very obvious they're a 44. The tifosi on your gara 'look' like 35s. I don't think you'll notice much difference in aesthetics or handling if you went to alpinas. They're pretty easy to pick up 2nd hand if you want to check them out without splashing out.

they're not, I have a wanted thread with no replies for almost a week now

easiest method to measure a rake : lay it flat on the table, and measure the distance from the ground to the middle of axle in the dropouts.