diff --git a/python-dask.spec b/python-dask.spec
index 5fdedf6..5693474 100644
--- a/python-dask.spec
+++ b/python-dask.spec
@@ -127,6 +127,8 @@ Documentation for dask.
 %autosetup -n %{srcname}-%{version} -p1
 cp -p '%{SOURCE1}' dask/array/
 cp -p '%{SOURCE2}' ./
+# we don't use pre-commit when running tests
+sed -i '/"pre-commit"/d' setup.py
 
 
 %generate_buildrequires