diff --git a/python-tox.spec b/python-tox.spec
index 0a5aa9c..f519d46 100644
--- a/python-tox.spec
+++ b/python-tox.spec
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
-# Many tests are enabled by default
-%bcond tests 1
+%bcond bootstrap 0
+# Many tests are enabled by default, unless bootstrapping
+%bcond tests %{without bootstrap}
 # However, some tests are disabled by default, becasue they require:
 #  a) tested tox to be installed and/or
 #  b) internet connection