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The Alfine hub and shifter weighs much the same as say a 3x9 SLX set-up. Except all the weight is low down and directly over the rear tyre's contact patch. So its actually a good option for MTB'ing. Wever or not this translates to CX I dont know. I would say the spread of the gearing is what makes it less race worthy.
Also if the rear caliper mount is positioned correctly. The rear wheel should just pop in and out without need to move the claiper. I dont think unhooking the Alfine is much of a task either.