...because the intended buyer is someone who rides the bike on a track. It amazes me that people still get bent out of shape because a manufacturer making a budget level TRACK bike doesnt put pedals on it, when in all reality, the person riding it, presumeably a TRACK rider will have pedal preferances, and will PROBABLY not be riding platforms with clips and straps. Same deal with a brake, any local bike shop will be MORE than willing to put a brake on for you, as well as a decent set of pedals, in fact that same bike shop would probably suggest it. It's like saying "my lawn tractor doesnt come with a liscense plate cover."
/end rant
a bianchi pista is a solid bike for a decent price, and is a frame you wont be wasting your time building up.
Knowing a price range is super helpful, but some other options include:
A conversion, any of the IRO's, a steamroller, a kilo tt or another bikes direct bike or something used that can surely be found around here, though dont offer cash in the trade thread or someone will defecate a cinder block.
As well as price range it would help to know what you plan to do with the bike and how much riding experience you have etc.
There are many options out there, and some people here will help you find one.