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So it wouldn't be possible to swap between the stock Surly wheels and 650b Mtb wheels without swapping the mech?
No, it is 100% possible, @amey was being obscure.
Any MTB wheelset will be fine, as they share freehubs spindle as their road brethren (with the exception of the latest 11 speeds, as some MTB wheels can go up to 11 speed).
and you will need an MTB rear mech