Bike recommendation for work commute

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I fancy a new bike for my commute to avoid public transport when the lockdown is over.

I used to ride a hybrid to my previous work but switched jobs a few years ago where I had to carry a suit, shirt, shoes, towel, laptops to the office. The long hours and having to carry all the gear made me opy for public transport instead.

I would like to know what people in my situation do to carry on with cycling. Do I need to get a bike rack and panniers, get a wingman backpack, etc? My current bike is not too heavy but I live on top of a hill so the ride home can be quite tough and i think a lighter bike or a fixie may be more enticing.

In short, what do people ride when they have to change for work and carry their work equipment with them?

 

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Hey thanks all for the advice.

I already have a pretty good sporty hybrid, so not convinced that a new hybrid will make a difference. I like the fixie and the bag option, so will investigate. Not keen on the e-bike, as isn't that cheating?