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the frame is a double-butted chromoly steel, so yes it's heavy, but very stiff, it's an entry levels track bike for those who are keen to try out and/or complete in a track event, but with the right compound (the drop bar that came with the Bianchi are heavy steel), it can be reasonably light.
even a heavier track bike would give a zippier performance, but the compromise is the long commute will be uncomfortable as you'll feel every piece of gravel on the road.
weight are usually moot since it's down to the rider, I found my Bianchi Pista to be heavier than my old Peugeot conversion (ironically enough), but the Bianchi felt lighter in term of riding.