wow never seen it break from there..normaly closer to the down pivot bearings. well if it isent older then 2 years u get it warrantied, so no worry.. the newer rear swings are stronger.
intense boght the patent from santa cruz. santa cruz was the 1st one using this type of suspention linkage. on the same sticker on intense (PVP) is writen small''Santa Cruz bicycles INC USA..patent ********** ''