Adding fuel to the fire, these 96 zaskars Le's do exist and I have one of them too which I got in June of 96. It was a nothing spared dream machine with Judy SL, Tioga Revolver cranks, Ringle stem, Velocity Deep V rims on White Industries & DT Hugi hubs, full XT and Onza HO brakes and Michelin green Wild grippers. I believe only 5 came in to the country and I got mine when I worked at Caratti in Bristol. I do remember Hans Rey having one too. I'm waiting to to do a full restore on the bike after I've completed the Bontrager race lite first. Pictures will follow shortly.