considering switch to nexus 8 instead of classic alivio

[federic000]

hi all, for my Giant explorer 2+, now equipped with a 1x9 Shimano Alivio/altus gearset (which i hate), i'm considering buying a full wheel with a nexus 8 hub like this one :
https://www.taylor-wheels.com/28inch-bike-rear-wheel-zac2000-with-nexus-inter-8-622-19-black#2CA6X
apart the improvement on the appearance factor (that is not irrelevant for me) i like the fact i can change gears even when stopped... do you think it's feasible? any other thing to consider?
thx

 

[federic000]

just for the records, i went for a shimano cues 10V (cassette + chain + derailleur + lever), a great improvement over the Alivio installed by default.