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Same ratio, different sized rings cogs, which to choose?

Are there any advantages, or disadvantages to running a large (53) vs a smaller (39) chainring given the same overall gear ratio? In other words, what's the difference between say a 53/20 vs. a 39/15 with all other variables being equal? You'd get more chainwrap with the larger ring, but I don't know if that's good, or bad.

Any help is GREATLY appreciated. ThanX!
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